Deborah K. St. Lawrence Thompson

Employment Law - Management

3.0 (1 reviews)

Baltimore, Maryland

28+ years experience

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

443-392-9400

https://www.nelsonmullins.com/professionals/deborah-thompson

100 South Charles Street, Suite 1600, Baltimore, MD 21201

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Bio

Deborah K. St. Lawrence Thompson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.Deborah K. St. Lawrence, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah K. St. Lawrence is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Deborah K.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Maryland

State Capital

Annapolis

Highest Court

Maryland Supreme Court

Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Labor Law - Management
Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation
Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020

Education

University of Maryland, JD, graduated 1997

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Reviews

Matthew Diaz

3 months ago

A competent attorney with strong litigation expertise

I engaged Deborah Thompson at Nelson Mullins for a complex commercial dispute involving a former business partner. Her deep experience in commercial litigation, backed by her 28-year career and recognition from Best Lawyers, was evident in her strategic approach and command of the courtroom. She is clearly a knowledgeable and formidable attorney. However, the experience was not without its frustrations. Communication was sometimes delayed, with responses taking several days, which added to my stress during critical phases. While the legal outcome was ultimately satisfactory, the process felt somewhat impersonal and the billing structure was not as transparent as I would have liked. For straightforward, high-stakes litigation, her expertise is solid, but client management could be more attentive.