Jon Laurence Rathjen

Jon Laurence Rathjen

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 47 years

Family Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

2175 N California Blvd Ste 605, Walnut Creek, CA

About Jon

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

About half my services are rendered on a "limited scope", or "unbundled" basis, meaning the client contracts for discrete tasks to be done by the lawyer while retaining over all control of the divorce process and significantly reducing fee liability

48 years | 1,000 cases

90%
Mediation 10%

Member of first mediation training seminar in Contra Costa County sponsored by CCCBA Family Law section in November 1992. Received first mediation training in April 1981 from SF Community College district; served as mediator for Bay Area Lawyers for the Arts 1981-1985

45 years | 75 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 125-275 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Ofc Jon Rathjen

2175 N California Blvd Ste 605, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596-7103

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Jon Laurence Rathjen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Mark | May 22, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Jon Rathjen Review

I have been a client of Jon's for 10 years and have the highest regard for his knowledge, ethics and trustworthiness. He has been very effective in every case that he has been my attorney. Jon initially represented my during my divorce, which was accomplished through a mediator. His counsel was a...lways direct and consistently pointed out positives and negatives of settlement issues throughout the process. I felt I had not only an attorney, but an advocate for both my financial and mental well being. Jon has also represented my in modifications to my divorce settlement and a post nuptial agreement. In addition, he states up front when he does not consider himself to the best counsel on an issue but has excellent referrals that I have used in other matters. It is a pleasure to recommend Jon as he is a true professional who will provide effective and knowledgeable representation.

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Family lawyer | Dec 08

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"Jon is a brilliant lawyer with a wealth of experience. Don't be fooled by the reasonableness of his rates, Jon is a top-notch attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Education

1977

UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall

lJD

1973

Brown University

AB - Applied Baccalaureate

Languages

English

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