Michael M. Thompson

A native of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Michael joined the Hendersonville office of The Van Winkle Law Firm in 1989. He practices real property law for commercial and residential transactions in Henderson, Buncombe, Polk and Transylvania counties. His work includes representing numerous local, regional and national developers in the procurement, planning and implementation of high-end residential areas.

Practice Highlights

• Michael represents numerous local, regional and national developers in the procurement, planning and implementation of high-end residential subdivisions.

Professional Affiliations

• 29th Judicial District Bar
• North Carolina State Bar
• Henderson County Bar Association, 1985 - Present
  • President, 2001 - 2002
• North Carolina Bar Association, 1985 - Present
  • Real Property Section, 1985 - Present
    • Council, 1992 - 1995
• American Bar Association
• American Land Title Association
• North Carolina Land Title Association
• Henderson County Board of Realtors
  • Member

Michael and his wife, Elaine, have two children, Hunter and Sally. A native of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Michael enjoys historic preservation, gardening, landscape design, traveling and working.

Favorite Author
John Steinbeck

Last Place Visited
Moscow, Russia

Community Involvement

• Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
  • Board of Directors
• Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra
  • Board of Directors