Background
Rankin, Craig M. was born on September 15, 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
Rankin, Craig M. was born on September 15, 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
University of Wisconsin (Bachelor of Science, 1988). Marquette University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1991).
Worked at Levene, Neale & Bender Limited liability partnership Admitted to the bar, 1991, Wisconsin. 1993, California.
Member, National Moot Court Team.
Law Clerk to the Honorable James R. Grube, United States. Bankruptcy Judge, Northern District of California, 1991-1993.
Levene, Neale & Bender Limited liability partnership ("LNB") is a boutique law firm specializing exclusively in matters of bankruptcy, insolvency, and business reorganization, and is comprised of aggressive, yet practical, lawyers who are able to approach legal problems creatively and efficiently, bringing to bear years of experience in handling complex and difficult cases.
LNB believes that common sense is often the best indicator of the most efficient and effective solution to a problem, and LNB"s lawyers always remain focused upon the ultimate goal of the client in an effort to avoid "winning the battle but losing the war." LNB regularly associates as counsel with many of Los Angeles" leading law firms, and is often called upon to advise other law firms regarding issues within the area of LNB"s expertise. In this regard, LNB often serves as the "lawyers" lawyer" LNB has enjoyed great success in converting an impossible problem into merely a difficult problem which is resolved through hard work, skill and creativity. The law firm is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
Member, National Moot Court Team. Law Clerk to the Honorable James R. Grube, United States. Bankruptcy Judge, Northern District of California, 1991-1993.