Born Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1936. Calif. resident, 1952, U.S. citizen., 1962. Education: California State Univ., San Francisco, B.A.1959; Univ. of Calif., Hastings, LL.B, J.D., 1966. U.S. Army in Germany, infantry and administrative support, 3rd Armored Div., 1959-1962; taught history, math, and political science, Univ. of Maryland overseas program, 1960-1962. Civil trial attorney with emphasis on defense of medical malpractice, products liability, public entity cases, and general negligence and intentional torts. Associate, Law Offfices of Joseph F Rankin, Oakland, 1966 to 1969. Partner with Preston Ericksen at Ericksen Arbuthnot Law Offices. Tried numerous Superior Ct. jury cases throughout California; frequent lecturer; member bars of Calif. Supreme Ct.; Fed. District Ct.; Fed. Ct. of Appeals; U.S Supreme Ct. and various trial lawyers' and other professional associations. Highest Martindale Hubble AV rating; Pro tem judge, S.F. Superior Ct.; member Bd. of Regents, St. Mary's College High School, Berkeley, Calif.; Listed in Who's Who in America,, Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in California. 1970 - 2001: Established with Mr. Ericksen, a multioffice, statewide civil trial law firm in Calif.; President and Chairman of the Board . Four children: Douglas Arbuthnot, Dr. Michael Arbuthnot, Dr. Mary Arbuthnot Thorpe, and Allison Arbuthnot. Resides in Palm Springs, Calif. and Lake Arrowhead, Calif.; Currently retired.