Atty. Michael M. Thompson
Michael Thompson is a principal with The Van Winkle Law Firm, where he focuses his practice on commercial and residential real estate transactions in Henderson, Buncombe, Polk and Transylvania counties. Since joining the firm in 1989, he has represented local, regional and national developers in the procurement, planning and implementation of commercial and high-end residential projects.
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Michael M. Thompson is a Principal based in Hendersonville, North Carolina, practicing at The Van Winkle Law Firm. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on residential, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1985). Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1984) and St. Bennetts College at Oxford University (Academic Certificate, 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Hendersonville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Thompson is a principal with The Van Winkle Law Firm, where he focuses his practice on commercial and residential real estate transactions in Henderson, Buncombe, Polk and Transylvania counties
- Since joining the firm in 1989, he has represented local, regional and national developers in the procurement, planning and implementation of commercial and high-end residential projects
- Community Involvement • Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Board Member • Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, Board Member Professional Affiliations • 29th Judicial District Bar • American Bar Association • American Land Title Association • North Carolina State Bar • Henderson County Bar Association, Former President • Henderson County Board of Realtors • North Carolina Bar Association, Real Property Section • North Carolina Land Title Association • Henderson County Board of Realtors
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Michael M. Thompson is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in North Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hendersonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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