Virgil Lee Thompson, Jr.

Lee Thompson has practiced law in Lawrenceville since 1981. He received his undergraduate degree from Mercer University and his law degree from the University of Georgia. Lee has served as City Attorney for numerous cities in the Gwinnett County area for most of his career.

Lee has also represented several small business clients, public and private clients in real estate transactions and real estate litigation, and has handled zoning and land use cases. Lee received his certification as a mediator in 1989 and has mediated numerous cases in the Gwinnett County area. His mediations have included condemnations and land use matters. Lee serves on the Board of Directors of the Justice Center of Atlanta, a non-profit organization that provides mediation services and training.

Lee was a graduate of the first Leadership Gwinnett class in 1986 and has been active in many civic organizations through the years including the Red Cross, the Gwinnett Tech Foundation, and the Central Gwinnett Cluster Foundation. Lee represented the Lawrenceville area in the Georgia House of Representatives in 2009 and 2010.

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