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James Morris Ratzer
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James Morris Ratzer

4.9
18 reviews

505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite 130, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody and 27 more

About James Morris Ratzer

Certified Legal Specialist, Family Law, The California Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California, 2007—. Judge Pro Tem, San Diego Count Superior Court-Family Law Settlements and Small Claims Court, 2005—. Volunteer Lawyer-San Diego County Volunteer Lawyer Program, 2006—. Instructor, Mira Costa College, "What Men Need To Know About Divorce" Adult Education Class, 2008—. Speaker, "Second Saturday - What Women Need To Know About Divorce" Adult Education Class, Mira Costa College. Instructor, High Conflict Diverson Program, "Strategies For Communication and Negotiating High Conflict Divorce, 2007—. Judge, University of San Diego School of Law, Appellate Moot Court Board, Paul A, McLennon Honors Moot Court Competition, 2007—. Judge, University of San Diego, Appellate Moot Court Board, National Criminal Procedure Competition, 2009—. Chair, San Diego Family Law Bar Association 2016 Summer Seminar "The Impact of Bankruptcy On Your Divorce Case"; Speaker, San Diego Family Law Bar Association 2015 Winter Seminar, Judicial Panel Moderator; Speaker, San Diego County Bar Association Certified Legal Specialist's 2011 Winter Seminar, Case and Statute Updates; Speaker, San Diego County Bar Association Certified Legal Specialist's 2008 Winter Seminar, Case and Statute Updates. Speaker - University of San Diego's Fifth Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium, I Write the Songs: The Role of Founder," January 2009. Member, Board of Directors, "ARTS" A Reason To Survive, 2005—. Board Chair, "ARTS" A Reason To Survive, 2007-2009. Committee Member, City of Solana Beach, California, View Assessment Committee, 2004-2008. Member, USA Hockey. Coach, Solana Beach Soccer Club.

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 13, 2011
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I would highly recommend Jim. He got the job done and didn't over charge. He actually cares about his clients, not like most divorce lawyers who are in it for the money and then leave you high and dry.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 19, 2015
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For 1 1/2 year Jim Ratzer and firm helped us through numerous obstacles in Family Court, and my husband ultimately won primary custody of his Son. We hired Jim Ratzer after firing our first two ineffectual attorneys. Jim Ratzer and Morgan Dobis were straight-talking, no BS, and a conviction to fight for what was right. We battled for 18 months and attacked from every angle. Jim Ratzer, and attorney Morgan Dobis were stars. In the end my husband had primary custody and protection for the future.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 7
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Restraining Orders
  • Other 18
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Community Property Law
    • Asset Evaluation
    • Asset Division
    • Contempt of Court
    • Enforce Your Judgment
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Marvin Litigation
    • Name Changes
    • Palimony
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
    • Separate Property
    • Separation Agreements
    • Alimony
    • Trial Visitation
    • Solana Beach Family Law Attorney

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, California
    1991, Illinois
    Memberships
    San Diego County (Member, San Diego County Bar Association Family Law Certified Specialists Committee, 2007—, Member, San Diego County Bar Association Family Law Certified Specialists Executive Committee, 2012- 2014
    Member, Lawyer Referral and Information Services)
    North San Diego County Bar Association (Member, Family Law Certified Specialists Committee, 2007—, President, North County Bar Association Certified Family Law Specialists Committee, 2013-2015. Memeber, San Diego Family Law Bar Association, 2012 -.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Iowa
    Class of 1985
    B.B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

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