Atty. Thomas Louis Ruffner

Atty. Thomas Louis Ruffner

Mr. Thomas Louis Ruffner is a lawyer practicing antitrust, global litigation, wills-trusts-probate and 1 other area of law.

Austin Austin 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Louis Ruffner at a glance

Thomas Louis Ruffner is a trusts, probate, and litigation attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003), US District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2003), Illinois (2003), and Texas Illinois Northern District Court (2009). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2003) and Wake Forest University (B.S., 2000). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Thomas Louis Ruffner is a lawyer practicing antitrust, global litigation, wills-trusts-probate and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Wake Forest University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Thomas practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Louis Ruffner's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Thomas Louis Ruffner's law office located?
Thomas Louis Ruffner's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Louis Ruffner handle?
Thomas Louis Ruffner focuses on trusts, probate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas Louis Ruffner practiced law?
Thomas Louis Ruffner has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Thomas Louis Ruffner go to law school?
Thomas Louis Ruffner earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 2000).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2003
B.S.
Wake Forest University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2003
US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003
Illinois
Admitted: 2003
Texas Illinois Northern District Court
Admitted: 2009
Texas
Admitted: 2009

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