John Preston Thompson shares our desire to provide the most effective and efficient legal representation possible for our clients.While John is well-qualified to represent clients in the areas of family law, criminal law, and estate planning; John’s outstanding educational background uniquely qualifies him to represent Japanese and Chinese speaking individuals.
John P. Thompson
John was born in Jackson, KY, and went to Berea College.While in college, John became highly fluent in Mandarin Chinese and conversant in Japanese.He lived and worked in China for nearly two years and studied in Japan.While in China, John taught English to elementary and university students, as well as professionals employed by multi-national corporations.In Japan, he appeared on Japan’s national NHK television while studying and performing different forms of Japanese theater.John attended law school in Virginia.After law school, John migrated to Northern Kentucky.
John is honored to serve the people of Northern Kentucky.
Education
J.D., Appalachian School of Law, 2008 B.A., Berea College, 2003 (Majors:Asian Studies, History)
Spoken Languages
English Mandarin Chinese Japanese
Admitted to Practice Kentucky, 2008
Professional Memberships and Associations
American Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association Northern Kentucky Bar Association Japan-America Society of Kentucky
American Association for Justice
Professional Leadership
Chairman, Appalachian School of Law Alumni Association Bar Mentor Committee Vice-President, American Constitution Society, Appalachian School of Law Chapter, 2007-2008
Civic and Charitable Involvement
Pro-Bono Attorney, Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers Volunteer, Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
