Atty. Emily Atkinson Thompson
Emily Atkinson Thompson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder care, family law. Emily received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Emily Atkinson Thompson is a Member based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Emily A. Thompson. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on family law, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco (J.D., 1979) and University of California (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Emily Atkinson Thompson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder care, family law
- Emily received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Emily practices at Emily A. Thompson in Walnut Creek, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Emily Atkinson Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Emily Atkinson Thompson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Emily Atkinson Thompson is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →
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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 Walnut Creek 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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