Stephen Morton Rinka

Stephen Morton Rinka

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 23 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury

9440 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301, Beverly Hills, CA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 70%

We represent employers and employees in claims involving wrongful termination, wage and hour, harassment and discrimination.

70%
Personal Injury 30%

The attorneys at The Rinka Law Firm have represented individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or illnesses, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, brachial plexus injury, multiple fractures, burns or other congenital or neurological disorders, as well as, defended individuals and companies in catastrophic injury lawsuits. We aggressively represent our clients allowing us to resolve lawsuits on terms that are favorable to our client.

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 21 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2004

Not Authorized - Non-payment of fees

No misconduct found

Location

The Rinka Law Firm

9440 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210

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Posted by Jason | February 11, 2014

Excellent attorney

Steve is the best attorney I've ever known. He is an expert, gets everything done on time and is a great guy. I highly recommend him.

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Stephen Morton Rinka's Lawyer Endorsements

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John-Paul Serrao

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Stephen for several years. He is a consummate professional whose knowledge and skill are virtually unmatched. He is very ethical and proficient at resolving difficult matters without compromising his client's interests. I have referred several clients to him and recommend him without reservation."

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Darren Ballas

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is an outstandingly thoughtful litigator and more importantly an outstanding person."

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Paal Bakstad

Litigation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Steve. Steve built a reputation as an aggressive litigator, who often finds creative solutions to complex legal issues, and maintains the highest ethical standards."

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Christopher Taylor

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Southern California Super Lawyer – “Rising Star”, SuperLawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2009

Southern California Super Lawyer – “Rising Star”, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, The Rinka Law Firm

2000 - 2001

Extern, Honorable Mary Ann Murphy of the Los Angeles Superior Court

1999 - 1999

Prosecuting Attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office - Crimes Against Peace Officers Division Internship

Associations

American Bar Association

Education

2001

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Univ of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science

Publications

2011

Getting the Deal Through Dispute Resolution: California

2010

The Liability Reporter The Liability Reporter - published jointly by IATA and Condon & Forsyth LLP.

2010

Getting the Deal Through Dispute Resolution: California

2009

Getting the Deal Through Dispute Resolution: California

2007

Clyde & Co Newsletter The New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure for the Disclosure and Discovery of Electronically Stored Information

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