Background
Thompson, Ralph W. was born on April 22, 1942 in Glendale, California, United States.
Thompson, Ralph W. was born on April 22, 1942 in Glendale, California, United States.
Loma Linda University (Bachelor of Arts, 1964). California Western School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1967).
Worked at The Thompson Law Office (Monterey, California) specializing in General Civil and Trial Practice, Arbitration and Mediation Services. Admitted to the bar, 1968, California. Adjunct Professor, Political Science and Constitutional Law, Golden Gate University, Monterey, 1971-1987.
Deputy District Attorney, Monterey County, 1968-1971.
Member, Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association. President, Legal Services for Seniors, 1993-1995.
Member: Monterey County Bar Association (President, 1995). State Bar of California (Member, Litigation Section.
Chairman, Jury Instructions Subsection, 1984-1986).
Consumer Attorneys of California (Member, Board of Governors, 1984-1990. Recognized Experience as a Trial Lawyer and in the fields of General Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Negligence, Insurance Bad Faith and Public Entity Liability). The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Monterey County Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1984-1985).
The Thompson Law Office is a high tech law boutique in the historic Miller Adobe (circa 1874). Mr. Thompson co-founded the original firm, Thomas, Panetta & Thompson in 1971.
Donald A. Thomas was appointed Municipal Court Judge in 1972 and former Presidential Chief of Staff Leon East. Panetta was a partner until his election to Congress in 1976. Mr. Thompson was the managing partner through dissolution of Murphy, Thompson & Gunter Limited Liability Partnership in 1996.
Mr. Thompson is committed to professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, dedication to his clients and community service.
Member, Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association. President, Legal Services for Seniors, 1993-1995. Member: Monterey County Bar Association (President, 1995).
State Bar of California (Member, Litigation Section.
Chairman, Jury Instructions Subsection, 1984-1986). Consumer Attorneys of California (Member, Board of Governors, 1984-1990.
Recognized Experience as a Trial Lawyer and in the fields of General Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Negligence, Insurance Bad Faith and Public Entity Liability). The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Monterey County Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1984-1985).