Thomas Pleasant

Thomas Pleasant is a Member of Pleasant Law, PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina. With more than 25 years of legal experience, he has spent over 15 years concentrating on nursing home neglect, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases. Licensed in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky, he also practices before multiple federal courts. A graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, Mr. Pleasant has been recognized by Super Lawyers for his work in personal injury and medical malpractice, listed in Best Lawyers in America, and holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating for legal ability and professional ethics.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Thomas Pleasant

Understanding Georgia’s Comparative Fault Law in Personal Injury Cases

By Thomas Pleasant

Personal Injury

Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

When you suffer injury or property damage because of the negligent or reckless actions of another, the amount of compensation you may be able to recover will be directly impacted…

Who Is Liable in a Gainesville Pedestrian Accident?

By Thomas Pleasant

Personal Injury

Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

Whether you are trying to cross the road in Gainesville and are struck by a negligent driver on Highway 60 while walking to grab your morning coffee, or a pedestrian…

Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident in Georgia

By Thomas Pleasant

Personal Injury

Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

There are few more thrilling ways to experience the picturesque landscapes and towns of Georgia than when riding a motorcycle. The harsh reality, however, is that a motorcycle crash can…

What Is the Average Nursing Home Abuse Settlement Amount in North Carolina?

By Thomas Pleasant

Nursing Homes

Last Modified on Dec 29, 2025

Families often ask, “What is the average nursing home abuse settlement amount in North Carolina?” The reality is that there is no single average, as each case differs depending on…