Biography

Will Thompson was born and raised in Blakely, Georgia. After graduating from Southwest Georgia Academy, Will graduated from the University of Georgia magna cum laude with a degree in Public Relations. He then received his Juris Doctorate at the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in Macon. He continued his education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he earned his LL.M. in Taxation.

Will and his wife, Amelia, live in Macon, where she is a veterinarian.  They are active members of Ingleside Baptist Church.

Education

  • University of Georgia (A.B.J., magna cum laude, 2005)
  • Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., 2009)
  • University of Florida Levin College of Law (LL.M. in Taxation, 2010)

Admitted

Georgia, 2009

Professional Organizations/Activities:

  • Central Georgia Autism, LTD, Board of Directors
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Macon Bar Association
  • Kappa Alpha Order
  • Gridiron
  • Order of the Greek Horsemen, President 2004
  • Christian Legal Society, President 2008
  • Tax Law Society, President 2008
  • Blue Key Honor Society
  • Ducks Unlimited

Practice Areas

  • Estate and Asset Protection Planning
  • Taxation Law
  • Business Law
  • Tax-Exempt Organizations

Administrative/Legal Assistant Contact Information

Name: Cyndi Houser
Title: Legal Assistant
Phone: 478.749.9971
Email: chouser@jamesbatesllp.com