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Malcolm Wallace Ruthven

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Malcolm Wallace Ruthven
Guiding People in Financial Distress through the Complex Arena of Bankruptcy Law
5.0 star rating
Fantastic Attorney
- Chris, a Bankruptcy client
5.0 star rating
Highly Recommend!
- Marcia292, a Chapter 7 client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.3

Superb

10
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
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  • 4040 Civic Center Drive - Suite 200
    San Rafael, CA 94903
    Office: 415-342-4666
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  • Spear Tower
    One Market Street – 36th Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94105
    Office: 415-342-4666
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  • 755 Baywood Drive
    2nd Floor
    Petaluma, CA 94954
    Office: 415-342-4666
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What might a financial "Fresh Start" mean to you? Do you know that Congress passed the Bankruptcy laws to give you that Fresh Start? Do you know how to... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 6 reviews
5 star rating

“Fantastic Attorney”

Posted by: Chris, 2010-08-31 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: My wife and I had hit rock bottom. Our credit was ruined, our debt nearly $1 million and we were more than a year behind on every credit card and... more
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“Highly Recommend!”

Posted by: Marcia292, 2010-07-09 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mr. Ruthven helped me through a very emotionally difficult Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. He was knowledgeable, thorough, patient and kind. Although... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

15 endorsements

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Howard M Lewis

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ruthven is one of the finest Bankruptcy attorneys in CA. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Howard Lewis , Framingham (MA), 16 days ago
Tobias Licker

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ruthven has many years of experience and knows the law.

Endorsement from lawyer: Tobias Licker , St. Charles (MO), 27 days ago
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Résumé

 

License

43 years since Malcolm Wallace Ruthven was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1969 11/07/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
UC Hastings College of the Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1968
University of Missouri Mathematics BS - Bachelor of Science

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Wiley M. Manuel award for pro bono legal services State Bar of California 2006

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Marin County Bar Association
Member National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 14
Answers: 462 Legal Answers
16 Best Answers
94 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Bankruptcy Clinics Bankruptcy Clinics - Legal Aid of Marin County
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