Ralph O. Thompson - Attorney-at-Law - Monterey, California
I concentrate my practice in the areas of franchise, real estate, estate planning and business.   With 31 years of experience in the legal profession and success as a local franchise owner and real estate broker, I have  the experience to address a diverse range of legal issues and matters.

There are two things that set my firm apart from other attorneys offering similar services.  First, as a franchisee operating ten restaurants, I have learned to deal with all the legal and management problems that businesses face, not just a narrow specialization like a typical attorney.  Secondly, having run a large franchise business, while being an attorney as well, I have developed a wealth of knowledge of and insight into the franchise industry as a whole.  These two things make my firm uniquely qualified to offer exceptional legal services to franchisors, franchisees and other businesses.  As someone who has been there running operations, developing new stores, setting budges and making them, I understand the need for effective and cost efficient counsel and I know how to deliver it. 

Many lawyers have counseled clients on business matters, but very few have also run all aspects of a ten store franchise.  My operational and general management experience in franchise sales, retail development, operations, finance, budgeting, and marketing, has given me unique insight into the needs of my franchise and business clients.  I offer my clients a one-stop shop for all of their franchising and business law needs.  One of the most valuable services that he offer is helping my clients--whether franchisor or franchisee--to examine the big picture while helping them to navigate the countless details associated with owning and operating a franchise business. 

Ralph O. Thompson - Attorney-at-Law - Monterey, California
Credentials - Ralph O. Thompson - Attorney-at-Law - Monterey, California

Schools
J.D., Willamette University, 1975
B.A. Economics, Stanford University, 1972

Bar Admissions

California, 1975

Other Licenses

California Real Estate Broker

Memberships

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Monterey County Bar Association
ABA Forum on Franchising

Martindale-Hubbell

 

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435 Washington Street, Suite D, Monterey, CA 93940
Tel: (831) 643-9984 Fax: (866) 354-3359 Email:
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