Atty. William R Ruffin

Atty. William R Ruffin

William R Ruffin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, trusts and estates and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Bay Springs Bay Springs 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William R Ruffin at a glance

William R Ruffin is a Member based in Bay Springs, Mississippi, practicing at William R. Ruffin, Attorney at Law. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1979). Educated at Mississippi College (J.D., 1979) and Mississippi State University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Bay Springs, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William R Ruffin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, trusts and estates and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at William R. Ruffin, Attorney at Law in Bay Springs, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William R Ruffin's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

William R Ruffin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William R Ruffin is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Mississippi →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William R Ruffin is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William R Ruffin

Where is William R Ruffin's law office located?
William R Ruffin's law practice is located in Bay Springs, Mississippi. The firm is William R. Ruffin, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R Ruffin handle?
William R Ruffin focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William R Ruffin practiced law?
William R Ruffin has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William R Ruffin go to law school?
William R Ruffin earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact William R Ruffin for a consultation?
You can contact William R Ruffin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William R Ruffin received?
William R Ruffin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College
- 1979
B.S.
Mississippi State University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1979

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