Steven M. Ratner

Steven M. Ratner is the founder of the Ratner & Pinchman, APLC. Steven M. Ratner is certified in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and is the Author of a chapter in the CEB treatise “Complete Plans for Small and Mid-Size Estates.” The Chapter is entitled: “Estate Planning for Clients Facing Future Long-Term Care Costs.” The CEB is a program of the University of California that is cosponsored by the State Bar of California. C California attorneys Certified as specialists must pass a written examination in their specialty field, demonstrate a high level of experience in the specialty field, fulfill ongoing education requirements and be favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work. Steven M. Ratner graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law where he was first in his class, a member of the Order of the Coif, and an Associate Editor of the Oregon Law Review. Mr. Ratner received an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law where he was a Student Editor of the Tax Law Review and the recipient of the Harry J. Rudnick Memorial Award. Mr. Ratner's work experience includes a one-year clerkship with the Honorable Herbert Y.C. Choy of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Honolulu, Hawaii. Steven M. Ratner served as an Adjunct Professor of the San Diego State University Seminar in Estate Planning. The seminar is part of the CFP Board Registered Executive Financial Planner Program. Mr. Ratner is admitted to practice in California and New York. Mr. Ratner is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, and is a member, and former co-chair of the Elder Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association.

• Founder

• Hon. Herbert Y.C. Choy of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Honolulu, Hawaii, Law Clerk

• Former, Adjunct Professor, Estate Planning, San Diego State University Seminar

• California
• New York
• Specialties and Certifications
• Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California

• San Diego County Bar Association (Member)
• San Diego County Bar Association, Elder Law Section (Member)