About Michael

Michael Rinne is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California in 2006, holding. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Rinne is the managing attorney at Rinne Legal, a law firm located at 391 Taylor Blvd, Suite 220, Pleasant Hill, California. He has been practicing law for over 19 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Mr. Rinne earned his Juris Doctor degree from Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen in Germany. He also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. Prior to his legal education, he completed an undergraduate degree in Philosophy at Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen. His diverse educational background enables him to approach legal issues with a broad perspective.

Mr. Rinne concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, and international law. He assists clients with matters such as will drafting, trust administration, probate litigation, and cross-border legal issues. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial consultations, document preparation, negotiations, and representation in court proceedings.

Throughout his career, Mr. Rinne has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Contra Costa and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Walnut Creek for several years.

Mr. Rinne is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the German Bar Association. He holds membership in the International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers, the American Business Association, the World Affairs Council, and Toastmasters International. He is also a certified mediator through the Contra Costa County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Rinne is fluent in German, Russian, and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Education

Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen

Undergraduate Degree | Philosophy

Golden Gate University

LL.M.

Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen

J.D.

Languages

German (Spoken) Russian (Spoken) Spanish (Spoken)

Experience

Managing Lawyer

Rinne Legal

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
Germany

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Contra Costa State Trial Court
United States District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court
California Court of Appeal State Appeals Court

Types of Cases Handled

estate planning probate international law

Legal Services Scope

Consultations Document preparation Negotiations Court proceedings

Certifications & Awards

Real Estate License

Department of Real Estate

Professional Associations

International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers

has membership Current

American Business Association

has membership Current

World Affairs Council

has membership Current

Toastmasters International

has membership Current

German Bar Association

has membership 2003 - Current