Atty. Ronald E. Ostrin
Ronald E. Ostrin is a graduate of UCLA and Hastings College of the Law, who has been practicing law for over 35 years.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Culver City, CA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Ronald E. Ostrin at a Glance
Ronald E. Ostrin is a Principal based in Culver City, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Ronald E Ostrin. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wills, chapter 7, contracts, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1979) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association, (Member, sections: Trusts and Estates, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy) State Bar of California. Serves clients in Culver City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ronald E. Ostrin
- Ronald E. Ostrin is a graduate of UCLA and Hastings College of the Law, who has been practicing law for over 35 years
- His practice mostly focuses on elder law, estate planning, probate, trusts, wills, guardianship and conservatorship
- He is a respected member of the bar and the community and is listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Mr. Ostrin has taught civil procedure and lectured on Estate Planning, Conservatorship, Bankruptcy and Mediation
- He has published "Introduction to Bankruptcy" in NBI's "Nuts and Bolts and Bankruptcy"
- He is a native of Southern California and was raised in Culver City California, where he has served as the chair of the Culver City Arts Committee, member, Community Budget Advisory Committee ("CBAC") for the Culver City Board of Education, and is a volunteer Attorney for the Culver City Senior Center
- He is also a Court Appointed Counsel for the Los Angeles Superior Court in probate matters
- He is a volunteer Probate Settlement Officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Bar Association
- He was a founding board member for the Culver Crest Neighborhood Association
- He is an active art collector and acts as an art consultant on occasion.PVP Panel Member for the Los Angeles Superior Court acting as Court Appointed Counsel in Conservatorship Matters
- Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estate and Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Sections
- State Bar of California
Former Fellow
- Financial Lawyer's Conference
- Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum
- Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association
- Bruin Professionals
Practice Areas Explained
Ronald E. Ostrin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ronald E. Ostrin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Culver City.
Wills in Culver City
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Culver City
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Contracts in Culver City
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Trusts in Culver City
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Probate in Culver City
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Culver City
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 Culver City 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 venue, 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.
Culver City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Culver City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Culver City Choose Ronald E. Ostrin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ronald E. Ostrin's practice in the field of wills, chapter 7, contracts, trusts, and probate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ronald E. Ostrin brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, chapter 7, and contracts, Ronald E. Ostrin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Culver City
A Culver City-based practice means Ronald E. Ostrin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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