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James S. Thompson

Of Counsel | Cleveland, Tennessee

Fax: 423-472-0211

James S. Thompson

Of Counsel | Cleveland, Tennessee

Fax: 423-472-0211

James Thompson has been a practicing attorney in Cleveland, Tennessee since 1965. Prior thereto, he practiced law in St. Paul, Virginia from 1961-1964 where he served as a city attorney. Thompson has been married to Patricia Bryan Thompson since 1960 and has three children, Robert S. Thompson (who is a member of the firm), Christy Buttrey of Cleveland and Cathy Peterson of Cleveland, Tennessee. He has been active in various civic organizations. Mr. Thompson and his wife are members of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church of Cleveland. His practice is limited to civil matters.

Areas of Practice

  • Civil Matters
  • Estate/Probate

Litigation Percentage

  • 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 1961
  • Tennessee, 1965
  • U.S. Federal Courts, 1965

Education

  • University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tennessee
    • J.D.
  • University of Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee – 1960

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Bradley County Bar Association, Past President
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Spokesman Board of Professional, Past Hearing
  • Supreme Court of Tennessee, Responsibility
  • Tennessee Supreme Court, Past Hearing Examiner

Past Employment Positions

  • Practiced law in St. Paul, Virginia, 1961-1964
  • City Attorney, St. Paul, Virginia
  • Finnell & Thompson Law Firm, Partner, 1965 – 1993

Pro Bono Activities

  • Past President, Cleveland Lions Club
  • Past President, Cleveland Country Club
  • Past Board of Directors, Cleveland Boys and Girls Club
  • Past Board of Directors, Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
  • Past Member, Bradley County Election Commission