Atty. Ruthann James

Atty. Ruthann James

Ruthann James is a Partner Attorney with Phillips Law Group. She was born and raised in New Jersey and received her undergraduate degree in Literature and Communications from Pace University, Pleasantville, NY.

Phoenix Phoenix 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Ruthann James at a glance

Ruthann James is a Partner based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Phillips Law Group. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1993). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1992) and Pace University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ruthann James is a Partner Attorney with Phillips Law Group
  • She was born and raised in New Jersey and received her undergraduate degree in Literature and Communications from Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
  • She then went on to earn her Juris Doctorate at Pace University School of Law, White Plains, NY
  • Ruthann moved to the Phoenix area in 1993 and was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona the same year
  • In 1994 she joined the law firm of Goldberg & Osborne where she practiced plaintiff’s personal injury, wrongful death, and negligence law
  • Ruthann remained with Goldberg & Osborne as Managing Attorney until 2006
  • Ruthann eventually opened her own practice where she continued to represent plaintiffs in actions involving personal injury, wrongful death, and general civil litigation
  • She later joined the team at Phillips Law Group on June 1, 2009, and continues to pursue justice for victims hurt as a result of another’s negligence
  • Ruthann is admitted to practice before the Arizona Supreme Court and the U.S
  • District Court in Arizona
  • She is a member of the Arizona State Bar, Maricopa County Bar Association, and the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, and was accepted as a 2016 American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Female Attorney for client satisfaction

Practice Areas Explained

Ruthann James's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Where is Ruthann James's law office located?
Ruthann James's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Phillips Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ruthann James handle?
Ruthann James focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Ruthann James practiced law?
Ruthann James has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Ruthann James go to law school?
Ruthann James earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
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Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 1992
B.A.
Pace University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1993

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