A partner in the Claremont, California firm of Tuckerman and
Thompson, Mr. Thompson is considered to be one of the premier
family law attorneys in southern California. He is a Certified
Family Law Specialist, and in 1993 was invited to join the prestigious
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, recognized as the preeminent
family law association in America.
Widely recognized by both bench and bar as an outstanding litigator,
Mr. Thompson also is known for his civility and courtroom demeanor.
In more than 20 years as an attorney, he has handled a wide variety
of complex cases. In June 2001, Mr. Thompson argued and won a
landmark case (Montenegro v. Diaz) before the California Supreme
Court confirming that the trial court had properly awarded custody
based on the best interests of the child. Mr. Thompson is a frequent
presenter in continuing legal education programs and he serves
as a Judge Pro Tem.
