Atty. Edward B. Ruff III

Atty. Edward B. Ruff III

Atty. Edward B.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (754) 206-6731 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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.

Edward B. Ruff III is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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 Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward B. Ruff III

Where is Edward B. Ruff III's law office located?
Edward B. Ruff III's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Pretzel & Stouffer Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward B. Ruff III handle?
Edward B. Ruff III focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Edward B. Ruff III practiced law?
Edward B. Ruff III has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Edward B. Ruff III go to law school?
Edward B. Ruff III earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Edward B. Ruff III for a consultation?
You can contact Edward B. Ruff III directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Edward B. Ruff III received?
Edward B. Ruff III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1981
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
Wisconsin Supreme courts
Admitted: 1991

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