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About Scott Ritsema at a glance
Scott Ritsema is a Partner based in Newport Beach, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1988) and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeal (1989). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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.
Scott Ritsema is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Scott Ritsema is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Scott Ritsema is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg 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 Newport Beach 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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