Lucas J. Thompson

Minnesota Attorney Lucas J. Thompson

Before joining Twin Cities Law Firm, Lucas (“Luke”) Thompson had established a distinguished career working with the largest U.S. corporations, the largest law firms in Minnesota, and prominent judges like Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Russell Anderson and United States District Court Judge Ann D. Montgomery. With inspiration from his hard-working father, a CPA in Luke’s home state of Iowa, Luke values honest and straightforward communication with his clients.

Luke graduated in 2005 from Columbia Law School where he served as Executive Editor of Columbia University’s Journal of Environmental Law. Luke earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Philosophy in 2001 at Iowa State University, where he was a recipient of a national merit scholar scholarship; worked as a film and travel columnist for the Iowa State Daily; served as a tutor of statistics, philosophy, and psychology; and was recognized for seven semesters on the dean’s list.

As a licensed attorney, Luke served as clerk for Chief Justice Russell Anderson of the Minnesota Supreme Court. He is also a former litigation associate at Faegre & Benson, the largest law firm in Minneapolis.

Luke joined Twin Cities Law Firm in 2011 and now leads cases involving complex business law, lawsuits, and intellectual property. He practices in both state and federal courts.

Luke has extensive experience in litigation involving business law, contracts, fiduciary duties, unfair trade practices, defamation, fraud, trademark infringement, Trade Secrets Act violations, and business ownership fights.

Luke believes that he serves his clients most effectively when he makes responding to their needs, questions, and concerns his number one priority.

Primary Practice Areas

Business Law
Lawsuits & Litigation
Wills, Trusts, Tax, and Estate Planning

Bar & Court Admissions

Minnesota Supreme Court
Minnesota Court of Appeals
Minnesota State District Courts
United States District Court, District of Minnesota
Minnesota State Bar

Publications

Primary editor for the 2007-2009 editions of the Minnesota Chapter of the Aspen Tort Law Desk Reference, including extensive rewrite in 2007
2007 CLE materials on federal preemption

Professional Associations

Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Hennepin County Bar Association, Member

Education

Western New England College School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts, LL.M. in Estate Planning and Elder Law expected 2012
Columbia University School of Law, New York, New York, Juris Doctor of Law, 2005
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Philosophy, 2001

Joined Firm

2011

Past Experience

Faegre & Benson, LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Briggs & Morgan, LLP, St. Paul, Minnesota
Minnesota Supreme Court, St. Paul, Minnesota
The Honorable Ann D. Montgomery, United States District Court, District of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O’Brien, Des Moines, Iowa