Affordable, reliable legal services.
A small firm dedicated to housing law, civil litigation, probate, and simple wills.
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Book your free consult with one of our attorneys to discuss your legal needs.
PRACTICE AREAS
FREE CONSULTATIONS
We offer free initial consultations to discuss your legal matters and provide personalized advice on the best course of action.
PROBATE
& SIMPLE WILLS
Let us guide you through the probate process with compassion and expertise. We can also help you avoid probate by drafting your will and estate documents.
HOUSING
LAW
Are you a tenant facing legal problems? Let us help you with eviction defense, habitability complaints, and security deposit litigation.
CIVIL
LITIGATION
Our experienced attorneys provide expert representation in civil litigation cases, whether in Small Claims or District Court.
ABOUT THOMPSON & SULLIVAN, PLLC
At Thompson & Sullivan, you get what you’re paying for: Thompson and Sullivan. Two attorneys, committed to helping the community. We went to law school fueled by a passion for social justice, and a desire to use our privilege to advocate for others.
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After practicing law at North Carolina’s largest non-profit law firm, and subsequently a private firm, we realized there is still a need in the community for accessible, affordable legal services.
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Everyone, regardless of income, deserves to have their basic needs met: a stable and safe place to live, and a plan to keep it that way for the future. Let us help you today and plan for tomorrow—from securing your housing to planning for the future, Thompson & Sullivan has you covered.
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All services on an affordable flat-fee basis, at a rate you can afford. Schedule your free consult to discuss your needs and goals.
OUR ATTORNEYS
EMILY THOMPSON
Partner, Attorney at Law
From Wisconsin originally, Emily moved to Chicago for college to study Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies at DePaul University. She moved to Winston-Salem for law school, during which time she interned at the Forsyth County Public Defender’s Office and did wrongful conviction work for the Innocence Clinic. In 2019, she co-founded Forsyth County Community Bail Fund, a non-profit dedicated to helping folks held pre-trial.
In 2021 she graduated from Wake Forest and spent the first part of her career in civil litigation, advocating for underserved communities. After that, she worked for a private firm, helping grieving families navigate the complicated legal world of probate.
FRANCES SULLIVAN
Partner, Attorney at Law
Frances is native to North Carolina and has remained committed to helping her community. Inspired by the desire to make a difference, she decided to pursue housing law and represent tenants facing eviction. She started her undergraduate education at Wake Forest and stayed at Wake for her law school degree.
During law school, she interned for two non-profit law firms, one working on immigration cases, and subsequently at a firm working on domestic violence, housing, and benefits cases. After her non-profit experience, Frances worked at a private law firm doing wills and estate planning.
CONTACT THOMPSON & SULLIVAN, PLLC
OUR OFFICE
1495 Rymco Drive, Suite 206
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Email: info@thompsonsullivan.com
Tel: 336-331-1052
Please note: our office is located on the second floor, and stairs are required. If you have mobility concerns, let us know and we will be happy to meet you at an accessible location at your convenience.