Atty. Ralph Oliver Thompson

Atty. Ralph Oliver Thompson

Ralph Oliver Thompson is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, powers of attorney, living trusts and 58 other areas of law. Ralph received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Monterey Monterey 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Ralph Oliver Thompson at a glance

Ralph Oliver Thompson is a Member based in Monterey, California, practicing at Ralph Oliver Thompson. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on residential, wills, child custody, contracts, and trusts. Admitted to practice in California (1975) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1975). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1975) and Stanford University (B.A. Economics, 1972). Active member of Monterey County and American (Member: Art Law Section Trust and Estates Section) Bar Associations State Bar of California (Member, Real Property Section) Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association. Serands clients in Monterey, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ralph Oliver Thompson is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, powers of attorney, living trusts and 58 other areas of law
  • Ralph received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Ralph practices at Ralph Oliver Thompson in Monterey, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ralph Oliver Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph Oliver Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Contracts

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Trusts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Monterey are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ralph Oliver Thompson

Where is Ralph Oliver Thompson's law office located?
Ralph Oliver Thompson's law practice is located in Monterey, California. The firm is Ralph Oliver Thompson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ralph Oliver Thompson handle?
Ralph Oliver Thompson focuses on residential, wills, child custody, contracts, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ralph Oliver Thompson practiced law?
Ralph Oliver Thompson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Ralph Oliver Thompson go to law school?
Ralph Oliver Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A. Economics, 1972).
How can I contact Ralph Oliver Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1975
B.A. Economics
Stanford University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1975

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