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About Ellen T. Ruff at a glance
Ellen T. Ruff is a Partner based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on energy. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1974). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Simmons College (B.A. Business, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and American. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Ellen T. Ruff is a lawyer practicing federal regulation, construction / development, energy policy and 2 other areas of law
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from Simmons College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Ellen practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Charlotte, NC
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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