Bryan C. Thompson

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Bryan C. Thompson is a highly skilled attorney with extensive experience in elder law, estate planning, guardianship, corporate law, and health care law. A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Bryan joined Robinson & Lawing, LLP in 2023 after more than two decades of distinguished legal practice. His broad expertise spans estate administration, trust management, and representation of clients in state and federal courts, as well as before regulatory bodies. 

Bryan earned his J.D., cum laude, from Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in 1999 and later obtained a Master’s in Health Care Law and Public Policy from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2018. Since 2006, Bryan has served as Public Administrator and Public Guardian for multiple North Carolina counties, assisting courts with estate administration and guardianship cases. Because of these service efforts, he is selected to Best Lawyers in America’s Trusts and Estates Litigation Section through peer review. 

Beyond his legal practice, Bryan is deeply involved in his community, holding leadership roles with organizations such as the Salvation Army, Trellis Supportive Care, Arbor Acres, the North Carolina Guardianship Association, and Cardinal Innovations, where he served as Chair of the Governing Board. An active speaker, Bryan frequently presents on topics related to elder law, public health, and governmental programs.

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CREDENTIALS

EDUCATION:

  • Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    • Masters in Health Care Law and Public Policy, 2018
  • Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Buies Creek, North Carolina
    • J.D. – 1999
    • Honors: Cum Laude
  • Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina
    • B.S. – 1995
    • Major: Political Science

ADMISSIONS:

  • North Carolina State Bar, 1999
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION:

  • Best Lawyers in America, Litigation: Trust and Estates Section, since 2025
  • Business North Carolina Legal Elite, Trust & Estate Section, 2025

MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:

  • North Carolina State Bar, Member
  • Forsyth County Bar Association, Member
  • 31st Judicial District Bar, Member
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Member
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Member

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT:

  • Advisory Board, Past Chair, Salvation Army, Winston-Salem
  • Stewardship Committee of River Oaks Community Church
  • Human Rights Committee of Centerpoint Human Services, Chair
  • Board of Directors of the North Carolina Guardianship Association, President and Chair
  • Governing Board of Cardinal Innovations, State of North Carolina, 2016
  • Foundation Board, Trellis Supportive Care
  • Board of Directors, Arbor Acres