Atty. Robert A. Thompson

Atty. Robert A. Thompson

Robert A. Thompson is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, private equity, tax and 1 other area of law.

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About Robert A. Thompson at a glance

Robert A. Thompson is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1940) and Massachusetts (1980). Educated at Boston University Law School (LL.M. Taxation, 1985) and Bowdoin College (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert A. Thompson is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, private equity, tax and 1 other area of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 1977, and has been licensed for 86 years
  • Robert practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert A. Thompson

Where is Robert A. Thompson's law office located?
Robert A. Thompson's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert A. Thompson handle?
Robert A. Thompson focuses on formation, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Robert A. Thompson go to law school?
Robert A. Thompson earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1985); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Robert A. Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Boston University Law School
- 1985
B.A.
Bowdoin College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1940
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1980

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