Jeff Thompson retired from the practice of law in 2023, but is still an integral part of The Franchise & Business Law Group.

After practicing both as a sole practitioner and with various law firms, Jeff founded The Franchise Business Law Group. Jeff’s illustrious law career spanned more than 50 years, where he practiced principally in the areas of franchise, business opportunity, corporate, and related fields of product distribution law. As one of the very first franchise attorneys in Utah, he served as a mentor for dozens of franchise attorneys in the area and was an active member of the American Bar Association and the Utah State Bar, having served on numerous bar committees. In addition to being a founder of the Utah State Bar Franchise Section, he served as its chairman for a number of years. He is also a past chairman of the annual meeting committee of the Utah State Bar.

After graduating from law school, Jeff practiced law in the military as an assistant judge advocate in Vietnam. He is a retired major in the United States Army Reserve.

Jeff has written and lectured in the areas of franchise and business opportunity law at dozens of seminars, continuing legal education courses, business schools and trade associations. He has been published a number of times in Utah publications, and has been one of the preeminent speakers on franchising in the state of Utah. Jeff is a recognized expert in franchise law by his peers and has made a lasting impact on franchise law both in Utah and elsewhere. He also served on the panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association and was an instructor of corporate law at Mountain West College.

As a now-retired partner of the law firm, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife, Kathryn of over 55 years, his 8 children and his 32 grandchildren. An ardent history and philosophy buff, Jeff is constantly reading and learning.