Overview
Bambi Rattner is a Massachusetts psychologist who became involved in this matter as a reunification therapist and later testified during a 2017 Vermont civil trial. This profile brings together court records, testimony, public licensing documents, contemporaneous records, and related articles to document her role, the progression of her involvement, and the publicly available records associated with her participation in these proceedings.
Public Records
The documents in this section are publicly available records relating to Bambi Rattner’s professional practice and involvement in matters relevant to this archive. They include licensing records, disciplinary actions, court filings, and other official documents obtained from public sources. These materials are provided to preserve the original records and allow readers to review the underlying source documents directly.
Disciplinary Records
Board Disciplinary Order In 2018, the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists disciplined Bambi Rattner for professional misconduct arising from her dual roles in this case. The public Consent Agreement is available below.
Petition to Terminate Probation (2020) Additional public records show that Bambi Rattner later petitioned the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists to terminate the probation imposed under her disciplinary consent agreement.
Testimony
Karen Cegalis vs. Raymond Knutsen Read the transcript of Bambi Rattner’s testimony from the 2017 Vermont civil trial, where she testified as a “fact witness” regarding her involvement in the underlying family court proceedings. The complete transcript is provided as part of this public archive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bambi Rattner?
Bambi Rattner is a Massachusetts psychologist who became involved in this matter as a reunification therapist. She later testified during a 2017 Vermont civil trial. This archive documents her involvement through public licensing records, court documents, testimony, and related primary source materials.
What was Bambi Rattner’s role in this matter?
Rattner provided reunification therapy during the underlying family court proceedings. Her later involvement included testimony during a 2017 Vermont civil trial concerning her work, communications, and participation in those proceedings.
Did Bambi Rattner testify in court?
Yes. On June 7, 2017, Rattner testified as a fact witness during a Vermont civil trial brought by Karen Cegalis against Raymond Knutsen. Her testimony addressed her involvement in the underlying family court matter and the services for which she had been paid.
Was Bambi Rattner disciplined by the Massachusetts licensing board?
Yes. Public records show that Rattner entered into a disciplinary Consent Agreement with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists. The agreement imposed probation and professional monitoring under case number 2018-000496-IT-ENF.
Did Bambi Rattner agree to the disciplinary action?
Yes. The disciplinary matter was resolved through a Consent Agreement entered into by Rattner and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists. A consent agreement is an agreed resolution, rather than a disciplinary finding imposed after a contested hearing.
Was Bambi Rattner placed on probation?
Yes. Massachusetts Board records identify Rattner’s matter as a disciplinary enforcement and probation monitoring case. The Board reviewed a series of quarterly monitoring reports before later considering her request to terminate probation.
Did Bambi Rattner ask to have her probation terminated?
Yes. Rattner submitted a Petition to Terminate Probation and appeared before the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists with her supervisor, Hanya Bluestone, on November 13, 2020. The Board unanimously voted to accept the petition and terminate the probation.
What did Bambi Rattner tell the Board?
According to the Board’s public meeting minutes, Rattner stated that she wanted to conduct intensive trauma treatment independently and planned to use peer consultation. Her supervisor told the Board that Rattner had grown as a clinician, had become more independent, and was more willing to seek help and consultation when needed.
Is Bambi Rattner’s Petition to Terminate Probation publicly available?
The Board’s public meeting minutes identify the petition as a document used during the November 13, 2020 meeting. However, the standalone petition and its supporting materials do not appear to be published on the Board’s website. A public records request is being submitted for any releasable copies.
What public records concerning Bambi Rattner are available?
This archive includes the disciplinary Consent Agreement, Massachusetts licensing board minutes, probation monitoring references, civil trial testimony, court records, timeline entries, and related articles. Additional records will be added when they become available.
Can readers review the original records?
Yes. Whenever possible, this archive provides direct access to the original public records so readers can examine the underlying source materials rather than relying solely on summaries or commentary.