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Scott A. Thompson
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Rick Cofer
August 19, 2020
Rating:
10
Among the lawyers that I regularly work with, Scott stands out. He is talented, smart, and brave.
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Scott A. Thompson | Austin divorce criminal defense family law lawyers attorneys in Austin, TX
You know what’s at stake. If you’re dealing with criminal charges, a divorce, or any difficult family issue, you need a skillful ally to help navigate the process and achieve your best outcome.
Scott is not like most Austin lawyers. He was trained at a high-stakes New York City law firm serving elite global business clients. You deserve the same quality representation.
Austin divorce criminal defense family law attorney lawyer Scott A. Thompson is here to fight for you every step of the way. Let's solve this together.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
We accept all major credit cards
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
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- Texas
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Thompson Law
- - Current
- Senior Associate Attorney
- CHA Law Group, PC
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- Assistant District Attorney
- District Attorney's Office
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- Foreign Aid Worker
- CES Ondangwa
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- Assistant Public Defender
- Office of the Public Defender
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- Associate Attorney
- Morrison Cohen LLP
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- Associate Attorney
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
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- Summer Associate
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
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Education
- Fordham University School of Law
- J.D. (2008) | Law
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- Honors: cum laude, Dean's List, Best Speaker Award
- Activities: Moot Court, Federal Litigation Clinic, Trial Advocacy Seminar, Urban Law Journal, Intramural Basketball
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- George Washington University - Mount Vernon campus
- B.A. | Economics
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- Honors: magna cum laude, Dean's List, phi beta kappa, Presidential Academic Scholarship
- Activities: U.S. Senate Intern, U.S. House of Representatives Intern, Law Firm Intern
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Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Project Engage
- Best Speaker Award
- Fordham University School of Law
- Finalist - Moot Court
- Fordham University School of Law
- Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award
- Fordham University School of Law
- Quarterfinalist - Moot Court
- Fordham University School of Law
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Texas # 24099993
- Member
- - Current
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- Austin Divorce Resources
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: helping divorcing folks get connected with the resources they need to navigate the divorce process, to deal with the end of a relationship, and to work towards a new future.
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- Austin Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
- - Current
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- New York State Bar # 4728937
- Member
- - Current
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- Lloyd Lochridge American Inn of Court
- Associate
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- Federal Bar Council American Inn of Court
- Associate
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- New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
- Junior Advisory Board
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Divorce Mediation
- Thompson Law Blog
- Two Types of Divorce in Texas: Contested Divorce and Uncontested Divorce
- Thompson Law Blog
- Who Gets the Family Oil and Gas Land in a Divorce?
- CHA Law Blog
- Beware Sperm: P.S. Case out of Fort Worth
- CHA Law Blog
- Debra H. v. Janice R.
- N.Y.3d Publisher Series
Speaking Engagements
- Getting Your Foot in the Door: Networking 101, UT Engineering Expo, University of Texas at Austin
- University of Texas at Austin
- Strategies for Dealing Ethically and Civilly with Difficult People in the Law, Austin, TX
- Lloyd Lochridge American Inn of Court
- Central Texas Divorces, Austin, TX
- Business Networking International
- Central Texas Divorces, Austin, TX
- Business Networking International
- Occupy Wall Street, New York, NY
- Federal Bar Council American Inn of Court
Certifications
- Law License
- New York State Bar
- Law License
- State Bar of Texas
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