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- 5.0
- Since 1990
- 36 yrs
- Bar admissions
- 2
- By appointment
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2 reviews
Since 1990
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Practice focus
James Morris Ratzer represents clients in Solana Beach, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
ADR
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Alimony
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Child Custody
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Child Support
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Divorce
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DV Defense
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Family Law
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Litigation
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Biography
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.
Credentials
Education
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
J.D. · 1990
University of Iowa
B.B.A. · 1985
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Illinois
1991 · ACTIVE
California
1990 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Locations
Office locations
Ratzer|Dobis, A Practice Limited to Family Law
505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite 130
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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What areas of law does James Morris Ratzer practice?
James Morris Ratzer focuses on ADR, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, and Divorce.
Where is James Morris Ratzer located?
James Morris Ratzer primarily serves clients in Solana Beach, California, with an office at 505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite 130.
How experienced is James Morris Ratzer?
James Morris Ratzer has 36 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1990.
Is James Morris Ratzer a verified attorney?
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