David Thompson is a graduate of Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas. While at SMU David participated in a variety of transactional-focused course work and internships. Prior to joining Thomas, Fisher & Edwards, PA in November of 2018, David practiced commercial litigation focusing on professional liability and construction litigation in Dallas, Texas. David’s practice focuses in the areas of taxation, complex estate planning, probate and trust law, and business formation and planning.

Educational Background:
The University of Alabama School of Law, Master of Laws in Taxation (magna cum laude)

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Juris Doctor

• Center for Advance Due Diligence Studies Intern Scholar
• Best Oral Advocate in Jackson Walker Moot Court Competition
• Securities Exchange Commission Fall Honors Intern

Case Western Reserve University, Master of Accountancy

Case Western Reserve University, Bachelor of Science – Accounting (cum laude)

• Wolstein Society
• Men’s Basketball (2010-2014):
  • Capital One-Academic All-American (2nd Team)
  • All UAA Conference (2nd Team)
  • 4x All-UAA Conference Academic Team Honors

Professional Organizations:

• Greenville Estate Planning Study Group
• Greenville Estate Planning Council
• Greenville County Bar Association

Bar Admissions:
North Carolina

South Carolina

Tennessee

Texas