Atty. Anthony Ruggieri

Atty. Anthony Ruggieri

Anthony Ruggieri has practiced labor and employment law exclusively since moving to California in 1997 and is admitted to all California state and federal courts. He has handled a wide range of employment claims, including wrongful termination, breach of contract, discrimination, gender and race based harassment, public policy torts, and Sarbanes-Oxley retaliation claims.

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Profile Summary

About Anthony Ruggieri at a glance

Anthony Ruggieri is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Advantage Law Group. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, personal injury, employment, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1998). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Iona College (B.A. Delta, 1993). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Anthony Ruggieri has practiced labor and employment law exclusively since moving to California in 1997 and is admitted to all California state and federal courts
  • He has handled a wide range of employment claims, including wrongful termination, breach of contract, discrimination, gender and race based harassment, public policy torts, and Sarbanes-Oxley retaliation claims
  • Mr. Ruggieri has also litigated several complex wage and hour class actions, including involvement in all phases of the class certification process
  • Originally from New York City, Anthony graduated with honors from Iona College in 1993
  • His scholastic record was recognized by his induction into Delta Epsilon Sigma, a National Scholastic Honor Society
  • Prior to attending law school, Anthony worked as a paralegal at Hahn & Hessen, a mid-size New York law firm, focusing on secured lending transactions
  • Anthony attended Fordham University School of Law in New York, graduating in 1997
  • While attending law school, Anthony gained valuable legal experience, focusing primarily on labor and employment law
  • He worked as a Law Clerk to Honorable Salvadore J. Collazo, New York County Supreme Court Judge
  • He also worked as a Law Clerk for the National Labor Relations Board in both San Diego and in the Judge’s Division in New York
  • Anthony also served as a Law Clerk in the New York City Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations
  • Prior to moving to California, Anthony also worked at the corporate headquarters of IBM Corporation, working directly with the company’s senior labor and employment counsel
  • This experience has provided him with a keen insight into the employer-side evaluation and risk analysis process relating to employment claims
  • Upon moving to California, Anthony was hired as a Principal Attorney at the law firm of Goode, Peterson & Hemme
  • He then joined Advantage Law Group as a Principal Attorney in December 2000 and became a partner in 2007
  • Past Employment Positions • Goode, Peterson & Hemme, Principal Attorney • Hahn & Hessen, Paralegal • Hon. Salvadore J. Collazo, New York County Supreme Court Judge, Law Clerk • National Labor Relations Board, Law Clerk • IBM Corporation, Law Clerk

Practice Areas Explained

Anthony Ruggieri's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Anthony Ruggieri handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Anthony Ruggieri is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Breach of Contract

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Anthony Ruggieri

Where is Anthony Ruggieri's law office located?
Anthony Ruggieri's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Advantage Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Anthony Ruggieri handle?
Anthony Ruggieri focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, personal injury, employment, breach of contract. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Anthony Ruggieri practiced law?
Anthony Ruggieri has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Anthony Ruggieri go to law school?
Anthony Ruggieri earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Delta, 1993).
How can I contact Anthony Ruggieri for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1997
B.A. Delta
Iona College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 1998

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