Atty. Michael Jeffrey Ruggles

Atty. Michael Jeffrey Ruggles

Michael Jeffrey Ruggles is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, construction law and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Fairfax Fairfax 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Jeffrey Ruggles at a glance

Michael Jeffrey Ruggles is a construction, product liability, and insurance attorney based in Fairfax, California. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in California (1980) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1980). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1980) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1977). Serands clients in Fairfax, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Jeffrey Ruggles is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, construction law and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Michael practices in Fairfax, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Jeffrey Ruggles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jeffrey Ruggles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Construction Law

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Product Liability

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Insurance Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Fairfax 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Jeffrey Ruggles

Where is Michael Jeffrey Ruggles's law office located?
Michael Jeffrey Ruggles's law practice is located in Fairfax, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Jeffrey Ruggles handle?
Michael Jeffrey Ruggles focuses on construction, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Jeffrey Ruggles practiced law?
Michael Jeffrey Ruggles has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael Jeffrey Ruggles go to law school?
Michael Jeffrey Ruggles earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact Michael Jeffrey Ruggles for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley
- 1980
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1980

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