Lawyer Steven M. Ratner, graduated from
University of Vermont, B.A., 1991 University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., first in class, 1995; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1997, is now employed by Law Office of Steven M. Ratner, PC at
525 B. Street, Suite 1500 San Diego, CA 92101.
While being a member of San Diego County (Co-Chair, Elder Law Section) and New York State Bar Associations; State Bar of California; National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys., Steven M. Ratner is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Steven M. Ratner as your lawyer, you should consider whether Steven M. Ratner offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Steven M. Ratner has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Steven M. Ratner's office is located at San Diego, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
Steven M. Ratner has been admitted in 1996, New York; 1997, U.S. Tax Court; 1999, California. His or her practice areas include Estate Planning; Trusts; Probate Law; Elder Law; General Practice; Taxation; Trusts and Estates; Wills and Probate.
Steven M. Ratner's college and law school education includes University of Vermont, B.A., 1991, University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., first in class, 1995; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1997. Other biographical background includes Recipient, Harry J. Rudnick Memorial Award. Former Law Clerk for the Hon. Herbert Y.C. Choy, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Former Adjunct Professor, San Diego State University Seminar in Estate Planning (The seminar is part of the CFP Board Registered Executive Financial Planner Program). (Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization). You should contact other
lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.
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