Throughout his career, Mr. Ringstad has specialized in the representation of debtors, creditors, trustees and creditor committees in bankruptcy cases, and has established a reputation as one of Southern California's leading bankruptcy practitioners. Because of his considerable trial experience, he is often called upon to lecture on bankruptcy trial procedure and tactics. He has appeared in Bankruptcy Courts throughout California and in Delaware, New York, Texas and Nevada, and before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, the United States District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Ringstad has been selected as a Super Lawyer, representing the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Southern California based on peer recognition and professional achievement. Mr. Ringstad holds an "AV" Preeminent Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer recognition for legal ability and ethical standards.

Mr. Ringstad served as Chairperson of the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section of the Orange County Bar Association in 1986; and as Program Chair of the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section in 1985. He served as a member of the Special Projects Committee for the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum from 1988 through 1993. He is a Master in the Peter M. Elliott Inn of Court.