Thurman attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon in 1974, receiving a Commendation of Excellence for his academic performance studying behavioral psychology. In 1976 he moved to the University of California at Santa Barbara, graduating with Honors in 1979. He attended the Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, in 1979 and received his Juris Doctorate in June, 1982.
In November, 1982, Arnold was admitted to the California Bar and joined his father in the Palm Springs' practice. Ever since his interests have focused on individuals and families having legal issues. In 28 years as a family law attorney he has represented hundreds of family law litigants. In 2010 he passed the California State Bar Family Law Specialization Examination, and expects to become a Certified Family Law Specialist this year.
The Arnold tradition is one of commitment and ethics. Thurman is a student of mindfulness practices. These provide remarkable tools for managing the litigation lives of clients, and defusing high conflict divorces.
Thurman aims today to contribute his energies to helping bring about a positive shift in the way that lawyers perceive their own roles in the conduct of litigation and alternatives to litigation. He is presently attending Loma Linda University to achieve a Masters Degree in Family Studies.
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