Thompson J. Hangen

Thompson J. Hangen is Weiner, Spivey & Miller’s newest associate. Prior to joining the firm in 2025, he was defending cases as in-house counsel at Allstate Insurance Company. Before Allstate, Thompson was a Charles F.C. Ruff Fellow at the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, in the Civil Litigation Division, Equity Section, where he had the opportunity to defend the District against a range of Constitutional claims including First, Second, and Fourth Amendment claims. Prior to law school, Thompson worked as a management consultant, assisting a variety of Federal agencies with strategic planning efforts. Thompson enjoys breaking down complex problems into effective solutions, but most of all he enjoys the opportunity to help individuals as a Plaintiff’s attorney.

Thompson obtained a B.A. degree in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies from the College of William & Mary, and obtained his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School. During law school, Thompson was a member of the Federal Communications Law Journal.

Thompson is active in the Fairfax Bar Association and Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. He and his wife live nearby in McLean, Virginia with their two children and pet springerdoodle named Molly. Thompson’s wife is a professional violinist, who enjoys teaching students as well as playing with various orchestras in the area. Thompson enjoys spending time with his two children, exploring the DC area, and is an avid reader.