Atty. Neil P. Thompson
Neil was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From an early age, he knew that his destiny was to help people.
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Neil P. Thompson is a Member based in Bloomington, Minnesota, practicing at Law Office of Neil Thompson. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on trusts and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1999), Minnesota (1999), and United States Supreme Court (2003). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Minnesota (B.S., 1977). Serands clients in Bloomington, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Neil was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- From an early age, he knew that his destiny was to help people
- He went to the University of Minnesota to pursue that dream as a pharmacist
- After graduating, he started a job as a pharmacist and eventually owned his own pharmacies
- Although he loved his job, he gradually grew fed up with the pharmaceutical industry
- One day at work, he developed an idea for a class-action lawsuit against a leading pharmaceutical services company on behalf of underpaid pharmacies across Minnesota
- However, Neil was not content with passing responsibility for this case onto another Minnesota attorney
- Neil decided to go to law school that day, and three years later earned his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law
- After graduation and admission to the Minnesota Bar, Neil filed that class-action suit, winning nearly $4 million on behalf of pharmacies across the state
- Shortly after that, Neil came across another challenge — whistleblower law
- Neil proved worthy of the challenge, helping his clients and the government receive more than $52 million in settlement proceedings compensation
- With his combined experience of running pharmacy businesses and his legal knowledge and training, Neil has helped dozens of small businesses with their organization, employment, financing, and regulatory issues
- You could say he has been there and done that
- Along with representing clients in bankruptcy, whistleblower cases, hundreds of Neil’s clients are small business pharmacies, hardware stores, real estate investors, doctors, and other lawyers
- These Minnesotans have sought out his expertise in drafting their estate plans, from basic wills to complex trusts
- If you or a loved one needs an experienced Minnesota attorney to handle your simple or complex estate plan, elder law needs, or create a cabin trust, it’s time to contact Neil Thompson, Attorney at Law at his Minneapolis/Bloomington, Minnesota law firm
- We welcome you to contact us to learn more about how we can help meet your legal needs
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Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bloomington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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