Atty. Donald Guy Thompson

Atty. Donald Guy Thompson

Donald Guy Thompson is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, construction mediation, construction and design law and 9 other areas of law. Donald received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald Guy Thompson at a glance

Donald Guy Thompson is a Chair, Construction Law Practice Group based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Bradley & Riley PC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1976), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1976), Iowa (1983), and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa (1983). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1976) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald Guy Thompson is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, construction mediation, construction and design law and 9 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Donald practices at Bradley & Riley PC in Cedar Rapids, IA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Guy Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Donald Guy Thompson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Construction Law

Donald Guy Thompson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Donald Guy Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Donald Guy Thompson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Iowa →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Donald Guy Thompson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cedar Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa 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 Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald Guy Thompson

Where is Donald Guy Thompson's law office located?
Donald Guy Thompson's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Bradley & Riley PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Guy Thompson handle?
Donald Guy Thompson focuses on business, construction, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Donald Guy Thompson practiced law?
Donald Guy Thompson has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Donald Guy Thompson go to law school?
Donald Guy Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Donald Guy Thompson for a consultation?
You can contact Donald Guy 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 Donald Guy Thompson received?
Donald Guy Thompson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1976
B.A.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
Iowa
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1993

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