Atty. Terry Edward Ratfield

Atty. Terry Edward Ratfield

Terry Edward Ratfield is a lawyer. Terry received a degree from San Fernando Valley College of Law, Woodland Hills CA, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Terry Edward Ratfield at a glance

Terry Edward Ratfield is an attorney based in Costa Mesa, California. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California (1977), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1978), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1982). Educated at San Fernando Valley College of Law, Woodland Hills CA Whittier College(J.D., 1977 Pomona Coll, Claremont CA (—). Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Terry Edward Ratfield is a lawyer
  • Terry received a degree from San Fernando Valley College of Law, Woodland Hills CA, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Terry practices in Costa Mesa, CA

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 Costa Mesa 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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Education

San Fernando Valley College of Law, Woodland Hills CA Whittier College(J.D., 1977 Pomona Coll, Claremont CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1982

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