Atty. Eric J. Ratinoff

Atty. Eric J. Ratinoff

I started my firm because I wanted to provide my clients with my own brand of excellent legal representation, consistent with my unique human qualities of compassion, strength, caring and integrity. I have represented injured people for twenty five years.

Sacramento Sacramento 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Eric J. Ratinoff at a glance

Eric J. Ratinoff is a Principal based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Eric Ratinoff Law Corp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1993) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A. Philosophy, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California Capital City Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • I started my firm because I wanted to provide my clients with my own brand of excellent legal representation, consistent with my unique human qualities of compassion, strength, caring and integrity
  • I have represented injured people for twenty five years
  • While I have very successfully tried and settled many cases over the years, I take nothing for granted
  • For that reason, I work very hard – harder than most
  • I do it because I love what I do and I am constantly striving to improve, learn new ways of doing things, better ways of connecting with juries
  • My clients deserve no less
  • I am proud of all of the great work that my team and I have done for our clients
  • Some of the cases in which I have made the biggest difference for my clients have included traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, motorcycle accidents, trucking and car accidents, medical malpractice cases, insurance bad faith cases, and product liability lawsuits
  • One of my trial victories involves the largest medical malpractice jury verdict in Sacramento County history
  • With a former law partner, I recovered $7.6 million on behalf of a young woman rendered T4 paraplegic due to a Medical Center’s failure to diagnose a mass on her spine
  • For the past four years, I have personally represented hundreds of families and business owners who lost everything due to preventable wildfires in the Sierra Nevada foothills, and in the Napa, Sonoma and Lake County regions of California’s wine country
  • My team and I have recovered millions of dollars on their behalf, and as we continue to battle wildfires across the state, we are committed to rebuilding California’s beautiful landscape and infrastructure

Practice Areas Explained

Eric J. Ratinoff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric J. Ratinoff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Eric J. Ratinoff is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Eric J. Ratinoff is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Eric J. Ratinoff is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Eric J. Ratinoff is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric J. Ratinoff

Where is Eric J. Ratinoff's law office located?
Eric J. Ratinoff's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Eric Ratinoff Law Corp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric J. Ratinoff handle?
Eric J. Ratinoff focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Eric J. Ratinoff practiced law?
Eric J. Ratinoff has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Eric J. Ratinoff go to law school?
Eric J. Ratinoff earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Philosophy, 1989).
How can I contact Eric J. Ratinoff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Eric J. Ratinoff received?
Eric J. Ratinoff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Davis
- 1993
B.A. Philosophy
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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