Joseph P. Thomas
Partner
Co-Chair, Litigation Department
Chair, Pharmaceutical Industry Practice
Chair, Life Sciences Group
Class Actions
Product Liability
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Mass Tort
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Cincinnati Office
p 513.698.5004
f 513.698.5005
jthomas@ulmer.com
Overview 
At a Glance
Chair of the Life Sciences Group, Joe has extensive experience in scientifically complex litigation. He holds undergraduate and doctorate degrees in pharmacy, has conducted clinical research and has published in scientific literature. He also is a member of the patent bar. Recent national counsel engagements have included the fen/phen, PPA, ephedra, antidepressant and hormone-replacement-therapy litigations, among others. His experience includes class actions, MDL litigation, mass torts and catastrophic-injury litigation.
Education
Washington State University (B. Pharm., 1980)

University of Cincinnati (Pharm. D., 1982)

Northern Kentucky University (J.D., cum laude, 1988)