Joan Marie Rettinger

Joan Marie Rettinger

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 10 years

Estate planning Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Juvenile

c/o 401 W A Street, Ste 1100, San Diego, CA

About Joan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 45%

Drafting Trusts, Power of Attorney, Wills & Living Wills, Advanced Health Care Directives, Conservatorship

45%
Family 40%

Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption, Guardianship, Marriage & Prenuptials, Unconstested Divorce

40%
Juvenile Law 15%

Dependency

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

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Location

Rettinger Law

c/o 401 W A Street, Ste 1100, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Joan Marie Rettinger's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Duwayne | June 29, 2015

Navigating Legal Concerns with a Child with Developmental Delays as He Nears Adulthood

Being the parent of a special-needs child has many challenges. We've watched with wonder & delight our own's progress & development. As that child reaches legal age, however, consideration must be taken to protect the adult-child when he/she cannot adequately do so due to limitations from disabilitie...s. As we began to share our concerns with Joan Rettinger she began to assist us in developing several legal scenarios that would provide our soon-to-be adult-child with legal protection and dignity to continue developing as an individual. She carefully walked us through the legal terms and explained each to assist us in understanding the various laws that would help us provide protection for our child under the law. She provided countless hours of research and expertise on the subject matter, allowing we, the parents, to proceed in our next chapter with our child. We are very grateful for having Joan Rettinger as a legal advisor that demonstrates both knowledge and compassion for her clients.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2015

Joan is amazing

When I needed help, Joan was there for me. She immediately addressed the issue, had a motion written within a few days and the issue was resolved within a month.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2015

thorough, personal service

Joan thoroughly reviewed and explained the two different trusts we are having to deal with. Her advice made sense and helped us understand what we need to do to follow the requirements of the trusts and maintain quality of life for the family members that are left.

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Ghazal Sharif

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joan is skilled lawyer, with experience, knowledge and passion. She is a fighter, problem–solver and looks for opportunity within the problem. She is well liked and trusted by her other lawyers, judges and her clients! Go Joan!"

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Haleh Razzaghi

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joan is smart, hard working, and detail oriented. She is thorough in her legal work, and takes pride in doing a great job for her clients. Joan takes the time to understand the needs and concerns of her clients, and to answer their questions. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal representation."

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Wei-Hua Wang

Unknown lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joan and I met going back to the beginning of law school. Over the years, I recognize her to be smart, responsible, and professional. I endorse Joan as an excellent attorney."

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Victoria Kuzmina

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joan is one of the most ethical and hardworking attorneys I know. She is detail-oriented and very smart. I know she cares deeply about her clients and their needs. I strongly endorse Joan Rettinger!"

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2013

American Jurisprudence awards in Child Welfare Law & Policy, California Western School of Law

2012

American Jurisprudence award in Community Property, California Western School of Law

2012

American Jurisprudence awards in Business Organizations, California Western School of Law

2011

American Jurisprudence awards in Contracts II, California Western School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Attorney At Law

Associations

2011 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Education

2013

California Western SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

San Diego State Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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