Atty. Samuel Stephen Thompson

Atty. Samuel Stephen Thompson

Samuel Stephen Thompson is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate, banking & financial services and 11 other areas of law. Samuel received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Elkhart Elkhart 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Samuel Stephen Thompson at a glance

Samuel Stephen Thompson is a Partner based in Elkhart, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and zoning. Educated at Indiana University - Indianapolis (J.D., 1974) and Purdue University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Elkhart, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Samuel Stephen Thompson is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate, banking & financial services and 11 other areas of law
  • Samuel received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Samuel practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Elkhart, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel Stephen Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Samuel Stephen Thompson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Samuel Stephen Thompson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Real Estate Law

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

Samuel Stephen Thompson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Tax Law

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

Samuel Stephen Thompson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Indiana →

Land Use & Zoning

Samuel Stephen Thompson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Samuel Stephen Thompson

Where is Samuel Stephen Thompson's law office located?
Samuel Stephen Thompson's law practice is located in Elkhart, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel Stephen Thompson handle?
Samuel Stephen Thompson focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Samuel Stephen Thompson practiced law?
Samuel Stephen Thompson has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Samuel Stephen Thompson go to law school?
Samuel Stephen Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Samuel Stephen Thompson for a consultation?
You can contact Samuel Stephen Thompson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Samuel Stephen Thompson received?
Samuel Stephen Thompson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University - Indianapolis
- 1974
B.S.
Purdue University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

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