Atty. Kim Daryl Thompson

Atty. Kim Daryl Thompson

Kim Daryl Thompson is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real estate, real estate development and 4 other areas of law. Kim received a B.S. degree from Northern Arizona University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Kim Daryl Thompson at a glance

Kim Daryl Thompson is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Rutan Tucker Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, tax, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at Northern Arizona University (B.S. Finance, 1982) and University of Southern California Gould School of Law J.D. 1985 While at USC University of Southern California Gould School of Law J.D. Mr. Thompson participated on the staffs of the Major Ta (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships Associations •Orange County Bar Association Community Affiliations •Organization and Planning Committee of the Orange County Centennial celebration, including the establishment of a scholarship foundation, •Chairman for Project Playground for Newport Heights Elementary School in Newport Beach, California, and Officer and Director of Newport Heights Elementary Foundation. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kim Daryl Thompson is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real estate, real estate development and 4 other areas of law
  • Kim received a B.S. degree from Northern Arizona University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Kim practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Kim Daryl Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Kim Daryl Thompson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Costa Mesa 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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Common questions about Kim Daryl Thompson

Where is Kim Daryl Thompson's law office located?
Kim Daryl Thompson's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Rutan Tucker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kim Daryl Thompson handle?
Kim Daryl Thompson focuses on employment, real estate, tax, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kim Daryl Thompson practiced law?
Kim Daryl Thompson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Kim Daryl Thompson go to law school?
Kim Daryl Thompson earned their education at (B.S. Finance, 1982); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Kim Daryl Thompson received?
Kim Daryl Thompson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.S. Finance
Northern Arizona University
- 1982
University of Southern California Gould School of Law J.D. 1985 While at USC University of Southern California Gould School of Law J.D. Mr. Thompson participated on the staffs of the Major Ta
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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