Bankruptcy attorney Eric S. Ruff has 25 years experience and has filed over 2,900 bankruptcy cases.
The Best Lawyer out there
- Ervin, a Chapter 7 client
Excellent Bankruptcy Attorney
- James, a Chapter 7 client
Overview
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Fees
Free Consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
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Videos (2)
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I like being able to lower the stress level and pain in my clients' lives. Before they come to see me, clients are often under a barrrage of phone calls, day... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Ervin,
2011-04-22
10 months ago.
Client Review:
Since the first time when I called Mr. Ruff about my bankruptcy case over the telephone, It gave me that feeling in my heart that this is a very...
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Posted by:
James,
2011-10-25
4 months ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Ruff did a great job handling my chapter 7 case. He guided me through the process step by step, making it very clear what was required at each...
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Peer Endorsements
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I have known Eric since 1992. I have sent many clients to Eric over those years due to his expertise in the field of bankruptcy law. I have never had...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
David King
, Orange Park (FL), 2 months ago
I have known and worked with Mr. Ruff for more than thirty years. I continue to refer my clients to him because he is highly intelligent,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Richard Knellinger
, Gainesville (FL), 3 months ago
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Résumé
License
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32 years since Eric Steven Ruff was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1979 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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President at
Ruff & Cohen, P.A.
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1986–present
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Associate at
Trinkle, Redman, Alley & Moody, P.A.
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1980–1985
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Associate at
Law Office of William Randolph Klein
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1979–1980
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Education
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Graduated |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor with honors |
1979 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| BV Distinguished rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2011 |
| BV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| BV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| BV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| Paul Harris Fellow |
Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville |
1998 |
| Certficate of Recognition of Academic Excellence |
Florida Law Review |
1979 |
| Book Award for Contracts ! |
University of Florida College of Law |
1976 |
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Associations
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Clay County Bar Association |
2011-present
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Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association |
2011-present
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| Director |
Madera Community Association, Inc. |
2009-present
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| Director |
CLO Alumni Foundation, Inc. |
2006-present
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| Director and past Secretary |
Plaza West Condominium Association, Inc. |
2000-present
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| Official Poll Watcher |
Democratic Party |
2008
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| Official Poll Watcher |
Democratic Party |
2004
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| Director |
Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville |
1996
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| Editor of Newsletter |
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association |
1988-1989
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| President |
Ruff Software, Inc. |
1983-1984
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| President |
Tampa Bay Osborne Computer Users Group |
1983
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| Chairman of the East Division |
Hillsborough County Bar Association |
1981-1982
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 3
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Cases
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Outcome: On appeal obtained affirmance in client's favor as against individual defendants, reversal as to corporate defendant)
Outcome: On appeal obtained reversal in part and affirmance in part, both in client's favor
Outcome: On appeal obtained reversal for client at Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Means Testing Under BAPCPA (Eric Ruff wrote the speech; it was delivered by Atty. Lisa Cohen) |
Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association Annual Meeting |
2005 |
| Dischargeability of Tax Debts in Bankruptcy (Eric Ruff wrote the speech; it was delivered by Atty. Lisa Cohen) |
Florida Northern District Bankruptcy Bar Assn. Annual Meeting |
1994 |
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