Bruce D. Glesby

Bruce is a third-generation Southern Californian. After first practicing law in Los Angeles, Bruce and his wife, Denise, moved to Santa Barbara in 1990 and joined Griffith & Thornburgh. His expertise in family law was nurtured by his earlier work as a family therapist and his degree in clinical social work. In 2023, Bruce retired from the firm as a full partner and family law litigator and joined the firm as Of Counsel. He currently works part-time with a focus on mediations, pre and postmarital agreements, and family consulting. Bruce enjoys reading, barbequing, gardening, golf, and travel. He is also an ardent follower of UCLA Bruin basketball and football.

Professional

Of Counsel, Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP: 2023 – Present
- Partner, Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP: 1995 – 2022
- Associate, Griffith Thornburgh, LLP: 1990 – 1995
- Associate, Schaffer & Lax, Los Angeles, CA: 1988 – 1990

Practice Areas

Civil Practice
- Family Law – Divorce Consultation, Mediation, and Marital Agreements.

Education

University of California at Los Angeles, AB, Psychology 1973
University of California at Los Angeles, MSW, 1980
Loyola Law School, JD, 1988
- Phi Delta Phi
- Recipient of American Jurisprudence Awards in: Products Liabilities, Ethics, Negotiations and Counseling.

Memberships

State Bar of California
Santa Barbara County Bar Association, Board of Directors 2003-4
U.S. District Court, Central District
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit