Carolyn A. Thompson founded Thompson Law, P.C. in 2003 in order to create an estate and business planning law firm that helps pass on the legacy, values, and stewardship of its clients. Carolyn has sought out, developed and trained attorneys who are dedicated to listening to a client’s life story, including their goals and concerns. She and her team are committed to creating a customized estate or business plan to address the individual circumstances of each client.
Carolyn describes herself as an entrepreneur with the heart of a teacher who happens to practice law in the beautiful world of keeping families families, farms farms, and businesses businesses. The goal of the Thompson Law, P.C. team is to positively impact families for generations to come.
Thompson Law, P.C. is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a national organization focused on serving the needs of estate planning attorneys and helping them deliver the highest possible service to their clients. The Academy is an exclusive organization whose members must complete ongoing, extensive education requirements in advanced business and estate planning.
Carolyn A. Thompson, a South Dakota native, became a Certified Public Accountant in 1992. She then earned her law degree from the University of South Dakota, where she received and maintained a full-tuition scholarship. This broad foundation of knowledge has proven invaluable as she counsels clients with a wide-range of estate and business planning needs. Carolyn is licensed in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. She is a member of the South Dakota Bar Association, the North Dakota Bar Association, the Minnesota Bar Association, the Iowa Bar Association, Wealth Counsel, the Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council, Prairie Family Business Association, and the Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.