Atty. William Matthew Thompson

Atty. William Matthew Thompson

William Matthew Thompson is a lawyer practicing family law, litigation, divorce and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About William Matthew Thompson at a glance

William Matthew Thompson is a Managing Partner based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Thompson Law Firm, PLLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (2005). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (JD, 2005) and Mississippi State University (B.A. History, 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Matthew Thompson is a lawyer practicing family law, litigation, divorce and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • William practices at Thompson Law Firm, PLLC in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William Matthew Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William Matthew Thompson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Mississippi →

Child Custody & Visitation

William Matthew Thompson is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Mississippi →

Family Law

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

William Matthew Thompson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Mississippi →

Child Support

William Matthew Thompson is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Matthew Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Matthew Thompson

Where is William Matthew Thompson's law office located?
William Matthew Thompson's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is Thompson Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Matthew Thompson handle?
William Matthew Thompson focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William Matthew Thompson practiced law?
William Matthew Thompson has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did William Matthew Thompson go to law school?
William Matthew Thompson earned their education at (JD, 2005); (B.A. History, 2001).
How can I contact William Matthew Thompson for a consultation?
You can contact William Matthew 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 William Matthew Thompson received?
William Matthew Thompson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2005
B.A. History
Mississippi State University
- 2001

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2005

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