Atty. Ralph William Thompson III

Atty. Ralph William Thompson III

Ralph William Thompson III is a lawyer practicing trust litigation, estate litigation, probate litigation and 47 other areas of law. Ralph received a degree from Loma Linda University, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Pebble Beach Pebble Beach 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Ralph William Thompson III at a glance

Ralph William Thompson III is a wills, trusts, contracts, probate, and wrongful death attorney based in Pebble Beach, California. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in California (1968), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1968), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1972), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1981). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1967) and Loma Linda University La Sierra (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pebble Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ralph William Thompson III is a lawyer practicing trust litigation, estate litigation, probate litigation and 47 other areas of law
  • Ralph received a degree from Loma Linda University, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Ralph practices in Pebble Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ralph William Thompson III's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

Ralph William Thompson III is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Contracts

Ralph William Thompson III is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →

Probate

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Wrongful Death

Ralph William Thompson III is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

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 Pebble Beach 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 William Thompson III

Where is Ralph William Thompson III's law office located?
Ralph William Thompson III's law practice is located in Pebble Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ralph William Thompson III handle?
Ralph William Thompson III focuses on wills, trusts, contracts, probate, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ralph William Thompson III practiced law?
Ralph William Thompson III has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Ralph William Thompson III go to law school?
Ralph William Thompson III earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (—).
How can I contact Ralph William Thompson III for a consultation?
You can contact Ralph William Thompson III directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ralph William Thompson III received?
Ralph William Thompson III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1967
Loma Linda University La Sierra
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1981

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