Atty. Charles Matthew Thompson

Atty. Charles Matthew Thompson

Mr. Charles Matthew Thompson is a lawyer practicing taxation, business law, real estate and 2 other areas of law.

San Rafael San Rafael 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Matthew Thompson at a glance

Charles Matthew Thompson is a Member based in San Rafael, California, practicing at Thompson, Welch, Soroko & Gilbert LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1975), District of Columbia (1977), and U.S. Tax Court (1978). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M., 1979) and Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Charles Matthew Thompson is a lawyer practicing taxation, business law, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Charles received a degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1979, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Charles practices at Thompson, Welch, Soroko & Gilbert LLP in San Rafael, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Matthew Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Matthew Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles Matthew Thompson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Charles Matthew Thompson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Charles Matthew Thompson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Rafael are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Matthew Thompson

Where is Charles Matthew Thompson's law office located?
Charles Matthew Thompson's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. The firm is Thompson, Welch, Soroko & Gilbert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Matthew Thompson handle?
Charles Matthew Thompson focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles Matthew Thompson practiced law?
Charles Matthew Thompson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Charles Matthew Thompson go to law school?
Charles Matthew Thompson earned their education at (LL.M., 1979); (J.D., 1975).
How can I contact Charles Matthew Thompson for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Matthew Thompson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles Matthew Thompson received?
Charles Matthew Thompson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1979
J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978

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