Atty. William Arthur Thompson

Atty. William Arthur Thompson

William Arthur Thompson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, family law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Columbus Columbus 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About William Arthur Thompson at a glance

William Arthur Thompson is a trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1981) and U.S. District Court, Southeastern District of Ohio (1982). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1981) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Arthur Thompson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, family law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Arthur Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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.

William Arthur Thompson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

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

William Arthur Thompson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Arthur Thompson

Where is William Arthur Thompson's law office located?
William Arthur Thompson's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Arthur Thompson handle?
William Arthur Thompson focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Arthur Thompson practiced law?
William Arthur Thompson has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William Arthur Thompson go to law school?
William Arthur Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact William Arthur Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Capital University
- 1981
B.A.
The Ohio State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southeastern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1982

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