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About Edward B. Ruff III at a glance
Edward B. Ruff III is an Equity Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Pretzel & Stouffer Chartered. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and Wisconsin Supreme courts (1991). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1981) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Atty. Edward B. Ruff III is a lawyer practicing civil trial, product liability, commercial law and 11 other areas of law
- Edward received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Edward practices at Pretzel & Stouffer Chartered in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Edward B. Ruff III's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward B. Ruff III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Edward B. Ruff III is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
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.
Edward B. Ruff III is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Edward B. Ruff III is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Edward B. Ruff III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Edward B. Ruff III is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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