Michelle Edens

Michelle Edens is an intake attorney with Thompson Law, where she works closely with injured individuals and their families during the earliest stages of the legal process. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Michelle brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach to personal injury cases, helping clients navigate difficult circumstances with compassion, clear communication, and practical guidance.

Michelle began her legal career in civil litigation, handling matters involving liability disputes, case strategy, and resolution. Over the course of her career, she has worked in private practice, litigation support, and in-house counsel roles, developing extensive experience analyzing complex factual records, evaluating legal exposure, and managing disputes involving multiple parties and stakeholders. Her background in litigation, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment allows her to quickly identify key legal issues while providing clients with straightforward, realistic guidance about their cases.

Before joining Thompson Law, Michelle served as in-house counsel for a Dallas-based company, advising leadership on operational legal matters, contractual risk, and dispute management. She also spent several years working in healthcare and research compliance environments, conducting investigations, reviewing regulatory issues, and helping organizations navigate highly regulated systems. This diverse professional background gives Michelle a unique ability to understand complex cases, communicate effectively with clients, and advocate for individuals facing challenging situations.

Michelle earned her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of South Carolina. She is licensed to practice law in Texas, South Carolina, and Washington, D.C.