Atty. Gary H. Ruddell
Mr. Ruddell was born in Caldwell, Idaho, on January 16, 1945.
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Gary H. Ruddell is a Partner based in Visalia, California, practicing at Ruddell, Bixler, Mauritson, Evans, Fox & Buss, LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1970), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1970), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1970). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1969) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tulare County Bar Association (President, 1981) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Visalia, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Ruddell was born in Caldwell, Idaho, on January 16, 1945
- He is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. cum laude, 1966) and University of San Francisco (J.D., 1969)
- Mr. Ruddell was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1970
- He is a member of the Tulare County Bar Association (President, 1981) and the State Bar of California
- Mr. Ruddell, in addition to business formation, real estate acquisition and sales, and other transactional work, focuses on estate planning utilizing wealth transfer programs for families with large estates, probate and trust administration
- He continues to handle real property development, both commercial and residential
- Recent projects include Mary's Vineyard, Rancho Viejo, and Key West Shopping Centers in Visalia, California
- Del Lago, a 620-acre community development in Tulare, California
- The Courtyards, a 20-acre commercial and office complex
- Shannon Ranch, a 600-acre residential and commercial development in Visalia, California
- Village West, a 30-acre commercial project and Marsh Street Commons, a mixed use residential and commercial condominium project in San Luis Obispo, California
- Phi Delta Phi
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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 Visalia 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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