Rick A. Thompson

Rick A. Thompson is a Cheyenne, Wyoming business and finance lawyer and partner with more than three decades of experience. His practice focuses on public finance, commercial lending, contracts, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate. He represents clients in secured lending transactions, creditor matters, commercial collections, liens, mortgage foreclosures, and regulated utility matters. His work combines transactional counseling with experience in trial and appellate litigation.

Thompson earned his J.D. from the University of Wyoming and his B.S. from the University of Wyoming. His academic background provided a strong foundation in business law, finance, real estate, legal analysis, and written advocacy. This training supports his work on lending structures, public finance matters, corporate transactions, contracts, and disputes involving substantial financial or property interests.

Thompson has substantial experience handling transactional matters and commercial disputes for financial institutions, businesses, and other clients. His work includes public finance, secured lending, opinion letters, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, commercial collections, and creditor rights. He is listed as bond counsel in the Bond Buyers’ Municipal Marketplace Directory. His litigation experience extends to trial and appellate matters in state and federal courts.

Rick A. Thompson has been recognized as a Rocky Mountain Super Lawyer in Banking Law and as a Best Lawyer by U.S. News and World Report. He belongs to the National Association of Bond Lawyers, Wyoming Bar Association, Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, and Laramie County Bar Association. His community leadership includes long-term service with Cheyenne civic and youth sports organizations. His background reflects extensive work in finance, business transactions, real estate, and commercial litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, The Law Firm of Hathaway & Kunz, LLP
• Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
• Member, Wyoming Bar Association
• Member, Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Laramie County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Wyoming
• Hawaii

Education

• University of Wyoming
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wyoming
  Bachelor of Science (BS)