Richard Thompson

Background

Thompson, Richard was born on October 2, 1952 in Louisa, Kentucky, United States. Son of Richard Thompson and Christine (Dow) Webb.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, cum laude, Marshall University, 1976. Juris Doctor, West Virginia College Law, 1978.

Career

Attorney private practice, since 1978. Former assistant prosecuting attorney Wayne Company, West Virginia, former divorce commissioner. General counsel Crum Public Service District, Lavalette Public Service District, Town of Fort Gay.

Member West Virginia House of Delegates, 1980—1982, member District 17, since 2000, speaker of the house. Chairman Worker's Compensation Appeal Board. Served United States Army, 1972-1974.

Achievements

• Richard Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy state legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Past president, coach, manager Lavalette Little League, West Virginia. Member of National Rifle Association (life), West Virginia Association Justice, West Virginia State Bar, American Legion Post #93.

Connections

Married Beth Chambers, July 25, 1980. Children: Richard Wesley, Rachel F. Bailey, Wade D., Dalton A.

Father:

Richard Thompson Webb

Mother:

Christine (Dow) Webb

Spouse:

Beth Chambers

child:

Rachel F. Bailey Thompson

child:

Richard Wesley Thompson

child:

Dalton A. Thompson

child:

Wade D. Thompson