Atty. John D. Ruff

Atty. John D. Ruff

John D. Ruff is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employee benefits, general litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Chevy Chase Chevy Chase 58 Years Experience 58 year
Call (771) 220-5957

Profile Summary

About John D. Ruff at a glance

John D. Ruff is a employment, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1968). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1967) and Haverford College (B.A., 1963). Serves clients in Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John D. Ruff is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employee benefits, general litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John D. received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John D. practices in Chevy Chase, MD

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Ruff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Ruff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John D. Ruff is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John D. Ruff is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John D. Ruff is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John D. Ruff is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chevy Chase are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Ruff

Where is John D. Ruff's law office located?
John D. Ruff's law practice is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Ruff handle?
John D. Ruff focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has John D. Ruff practiced law?
John D. Ruff has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John D. Ruff go to law school?
John D. Ruff earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact John D. Ruff for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1967
B.A.
Haverford College
- 1963

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1968

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