Atty. Randolph Erwin Ruff
Randolph Erwin Ruff is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, construction law and litigation. Randolph received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.
Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 40+ Years Experience
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About Randolph Erwin Ruff at a Glance
Randolph Erwin Ruff is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on construction and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1986). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1986) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Chair, Construction and Mechanics Lien Subcommittee), Illinois State and American (Member, Forum on the Construction Industry) Bar Associations Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys Leading Lawyer's Network. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Randolph Erwin Ruff
- Randolph Erwin Ruff is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, construction law and litigation
- Randolph received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Randolph practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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Construction Law in Chicago
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Mediation & Arbitration in Chicago
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Randolph Erwin Ruff is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Randolph Erwin Ruff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Randolph Erwin Ruff's practice in the field of construction and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Randolph Erwin Ruff brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering construction and adr, Randolph Erwin Ruff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Randolph Erwin Ruff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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