Atty. John Forest Thompson

Atty. John Forest Thompson

John Forest Thompson is a lawyer practicing banking & business law, bankruptcy, commercial & business and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Overland Park Overland Park 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About John Forest Thompson at a glance

John Forest Thompson is a Shareholder based in Overland Park, Kansas. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Kansas (2009), Nebraska (2010), and Missouri (2015). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Kansas State University (B.S., 2003). Active member of Kansas Bar Association International Trade Council of Kansas City. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Forest Thompson is a lawyer practicing banking & business law, bankruptcy, commercial & business and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • John practices in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

John Forest Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Forest Thompson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

John Forest Thompson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →

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.

John Forest Thompson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Forest Thompson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Real Estate Law

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

John Forest Thompson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Forest Thompson

Where is John Forest Thompson's law office located?
John Forest Thompson's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Forest Thompson handle?
John Forest Thompson focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has John Forest Thompson practiced law?
John Forest Thompson has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did John Forest Thompson go to law school?
John Forest Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S., 2003).
How can I contact John Forest Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 2007
B.S.
Kansas State University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 2009
Nebraska
Admitted: 2010
Missouri
Admitted: 2015

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