Dwight Ritter

Dwight Ritter is a trial attorney at Ritter & Associates in San Diego, California. He holds degrees from Indiana University Law School and the London School of Economics. He is also licensed in California, Arizona, Indiana, and the Island of Guam, as an expert on maritime law. Having built his reputation on personal attention to detail, Dwight strives to create a personal relationship with his clients. With a specialization in personal injury, Dwight is prepared to handle cases that involve wrongful death, sexual harassment, auto accidents, and civil rights claims. In addition, he has earned the title of Master Trial Lawyer from the American Inns of Court (Welsh Chapter), an elite association of professionals dedicated to fostering excellence in ethics, professionalism, and civility in the legal profession. If you live in the San Diego area and are in need of an attorney who will fully dedicate themselves to the details of your case, contact Dwight Ritter today at (619) 296-0123.

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

(2009) Trial practice

2009 - 2009

London School of Economics

LL.M. (1986) | Maritime and Evidence

1985 - 1986

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

J.D. | Law

1973 - 1976

Founder

Ritter & Associates

Current

Certified Legal Specialty: Admiralty and Maritime Law

State Bar of California

2014

Certification as Master Trial Advocate

ABOTA

2012

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2019

Selected To Super Lawyers: 2008, 2010 - 2019

Consumer Advocate of the Year (2018)

Consumer Attorneys San Diego

2018

This award is presented annually for the trial attorney who best exemplifies commitment, diligence, and integrity in representing consumer rights in various forms of legal process. In this case, Ritter appealed a jury trial verdict of $1.5 million to the California Court of Appeals and obtained a unanimous decision expanding the rights of California workers to be free from sexual discrimination under California law. The appellate decision was published and is now recognized as a part of workers' rights prohibiting sexual discrimination in the workplace.

Trial Lawyer of the Year (2002)

Consumer Attorneys of San

2002

This is an award presented annually by the Trial Lawyers Association which is highly coveted and very competitive. It requires that the chosen trial lawyer have completed multiple trials during the course of one year and returned highly successful verdicts in those cases. Dwight Ritter was presented this award on 2 separate occasions.

Trial Lawyer of the Year (1997)

Consumers Attorneys of San

1997

This is an award presented annually by the Trial Lawyers Association which is highly coveted and very competitive. It requires that the chosen trial lawyer have completed multiple trials during the course of one year and returned highly successful verdicts in those cases. Dwight Ritter was presented this award on 2 separate occasions.

Arizona State Bar

Member

Current

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Current

Trial Lawyers College Alumni Association

Member

Current

American Inns of Court

Master

1995 - Current

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1990 - Current

American Association Of Justice

Member

1986 - Current

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

1986 - Current

The State Bar of California

Member

1986 - Current

Indiana State Bar

Member

1977 - Current

Arizona

California

Guam

Indiana

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees

• Auto Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accident
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Premises Liability

• Wrongful Death
• Pool Accidents
• Sexual Harassment
• Police Misconduct
• Discrimination
• Assault & Battery