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Thompson, Richard E. Jr.

Thompson & King
300 S. Towers St.
Anderson, SC 29624
Phone: (864) 222-0200
Fax: (864) 222-0201
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Summary
Current Employment Position(s)
Partner, Thompson & King, since 1998
Lawyer Overview
Areas of Practice
- Estates-Living Wills, Powers of Attorney 5%
- Family Law 30%
- Social Security Disability 25%
- Workers' Compensation 25%
- Municipal Corporations 5%
- Administrative Law 10%
50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Representative Clients
- Anderson County Board of Education
- Town of Williamston, S.C.
Representative Cases
- Chamblee v. Chamblee, 293 S.E. 2d 433 (Sup. Ct. S.C. 1982)
- State v. Cooper, 306 S.E. 2d 598 (Sup. Ct. S.C. 1983)
- Anderson County School District No.1 v. Anderson County Board of Education et al, 371 S.E. 2d 807 (S.C. Ct. of App. 1988)
- Wilson v. Wilson, 439 S.E. 2d 323 (S.C. Ct. of App. 1993)
- Wilson v. Wilson, 461 S.E. 2d 816 (S.C. Sup. Ct. 1995)
West Practice Categories
Administrative Law, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Government Agencies & Programs, Social Security -- Disability, Municipal Corporations
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 1979
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 1980
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1981
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Euphemian Society (Member)
- Anderson, S.C. American Inn of Court
Past Employment Positions
- Lowery, Thompson & King, Partner, 1989 - 1998
- Lowery, Hood & Thompson, Partner, 1984 - 1989
- Lowery & Hood, Associate, 1980 - 1984
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina,
1979
J.D. - Erskine College, Due West, SC, USA,
1976
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Biology
Fraternities/Sororities
- Omicron Delta Kappa
References
References
- Peoples Bank
- First Citizens Bank
Office Information
Address
300 S. Towers St.
Anderson, SC 29624
Phones
(864) 222-0200
Faxes
(864) 222-0201