What happens to my legal file if I do not contact the attorney before July 20, 2026?

The notice states all clients' files will be destroyed after July 20, 2026, meaning you will lose access to your documents.

How do I retrieve my file before it is destroyed?

Call (614) 785-6483 to arrange retrieval of your file prior to July 20, 2026.

When is the attorney’s last practice day?

The attorney will terminate his practice effective July 20, 2026.

Public Notice — Columbus

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An attorney (William A. Thompson, Supreme Court #0000937) will close his law office and end his practice on July 20, 2026; client files will be destroyed after that date unless retrieved by contacting the provided phone number.

Key Takeaways

Office closing and practice terminating July 20, 2026
All clients' files will be destroyed after July 20, 2026
Call (614) 785-6483 to retrieve your file
Notice published March 20, April 20, May 20, 2026

Published: May 20, 2026 · today
Category: Other
City: Columbus

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If you don't respond

If you do not contact (614) 785-6483 to retrieve your file before July 20, 2026, your files will be destroyed after that date and cannot be recovered.

What to do next

1
Call to arrange file retrieval
Call (614) 785-6483 as soon as possible to schedule pickup or transfer of your file before July 20, 2026.
2
Make copies of important documents
Obtain copies of any critical documents from the file when you retrieve it to ensure you keep necessary records.
3
Identify new counsel if needed
If you have ongoing matters, secure a new attorney before July 20, 2026 to maintain legal representation.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to my legal file if I do not contact the attorney before July 20, 2026?: The notice states all clients' files will be destroyed after July 20, 2026, meaning you will lose access to your documents.
How do I retrieve my file before it is destroyed?: Call (614) 785-6483 to arrange retrieval of your file prior to July 20, 2026.
When is the attorney’s last practice day?: The attorney will terminate his practice effective July 20, 2026.

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Full Notice Text

ATTORNEY CLOSING OFFICES
WILLIAM A. THOMPSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW (SUPREME COURT # 0000937) WILL BE CLOSING HIS OFFICE AND TERMINATING HIS PRACTICE EFFECTIVE JULY 20, 2026. ALL CLIENTS' FILES WILL BE DESTROYED AFTER THAT DATE. SHOULD YOU WISH TO RETRIEVE YOURFILE CONTACT (614) 785-6483.
March 20, April 20, May 20 2026
LWOO0475166

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