Todd C. Ringstad

Todd C. Ringstad is a top attorney with over 40 years of experience. He specializes in bankruptcy, business reorganization, and insolvency. He is among Southern California’s top bankruptcy lawyers. In complex cases, he represents debtors, creditors, trustees, and creditor committees.

Mr. Ringstad earned his J.D. from UCLA Law in 1980. He graduated with honors as a member of the Order of the Coif, which recognizes the top 10% of his class. Before starting his legal career, he was a law clerk to the Honorable Mack Easley, Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. This gave him insights into appellate and trial processes.

Mr. Ringstad has appeared in bankruptcy courts in California and major jurisdictions like Delaware, New York, Texas, and Nevada. He has also represented clients before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, U.S. District Courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Ringstad is known for his exceptional trial skills. He often lectures on bankruptcy trial tactics and legal ethics.

His proven legal skills and record of success have earned him numerous honors, including recognition as a Southern California Super Lawyer—an award reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in the region. He has also received the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Preeminent Peer Rating, the highest rating for ethical standards and legal ability.

Mr. Ringstad has held leadership roles in the legal community. He was Chairperson of the Orange County Bar’s Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section. A Master in the Peter M. Elliott Inn of Court, he is a sought-after lecturer on bankruptcy law and trial strategies. He also teaches financial reorganization. He is a trusted advocate for his clients and a respected figure in the legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Ringstad & Sanders LLP
• Chairman, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, Order of the Coif

Licensed State

• California
• New Mexico

Education

• University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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