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About Brian S. Ruff at a glance
Brian S. Ruff is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Clark Law and Associates, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1998), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (2005), and Washington (2010). Educated at Willamette University College of Law (J.D., 1997) and California State Polytechnic University (B.S. Political, 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Brian S. Ruff is a lawyer practicing personal injury, auto accident, dog bites and 12 other areas of law
- Brian received a B.S. degree from California State Polytechnic University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Brian practices at Clark Law and Associates, LLC in Portland, OR
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian S. Ruff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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.
Brian S. Ruff is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Brian S. Ruff is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Oregon →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Brian S. Ruff is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →
Brian S. Ruff is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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