Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
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 and night, from bill collectors. Some are being sued in court for unpaid bills. Almost all wish they could pay the bills but they cannot. The resulting stress often pushes marriages to the breaking point. I believe that kids are sensitive to the stresses their parents are suffering and that means the kids suffer too. The pressure of debts that can't be paid makes everyone unhappy. Bankruptcy, on the other hand, can relieve the stress. My clients often end up owing only the debts they want to keep, typically house mortgages and car payments. I have had couples come up to me long after the bankruptcy has concluded thanking me for the work and telling me how their marriage and lives are better. I try to do first rate legal work, but the credit for the change these folks are enjoying goes to the bankruptcy law itself. We are lucky to have such a law and I like being a bankruptcy lawyer. It is an enjoyable job.
1
Practice Area
47 years | 2,900 cases
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Ruff & Cohen, P.A., 4010 Newberry Road, Suite G, Gainesville, FL, 32607
1756 University Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL, 32216
34 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 34 reviews
Posted by Fernando | February 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Ruff
I cannot say enough great things about attorney Eric Ruff. From the very first conversation, he made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. He is incredibly professional, yet so warm and approachable that speaking with him feels less like talking to a lawyer and more like talking to a trusted fa...
Posted by Chris | May 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Best Bankruptcy Attorney
If you are looking for a Bankruptcy attorney in Northern Florida, you can end your search here. Eric Ruff is the most experienced, professional and personable attorney you would want while going through such a difficult process like filing for Bankruptcy. I hired Eric to be my attorney, and quickl...
Posted by BYRON | July 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Eric Ruff is a pretty awesome lawyer and person, here's why:
From the start he was very nice and had a great sense of humor. It immediately made me feel comfortable talking to him about my situation. The initial meeting was very informative, as he has a 1 hr long video that is necessary to watch and helps answer alot of initial questions. Throughout the whol...
Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Great Lawyer
I can't begin to tell you how thorough, caring, informed and prompt both Eric Ruff and Lisa Cohen were. I was so embarrassed that I was going to have to file bankruptcy and felt like a real loser. The first thing I did was watch a great video that explained everything about bankruptcy and made me...
Posted by Dan | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Eric Ruff
Mr. Ruff is an outstanding attorney and a credit to his profession. He was easy to contact by phone and email. I never had to wait long for him to respond to my questions, and there were many. His video and written instructions throughout the case were particularly helpful. His attention to detail i...
"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 anything but excellent feedback from my clients concerning his representation of them."
"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, knowledgeable, resourceful and effective. He is my "go to" guy in bankruptcy."
"I endorse Mr. Ruff. I have known Mr. Ruff for over 30 years and know him to be of the highest integity and intellectual capabilities. He is well known in the community for his excellent advice and legal assistance. His demeanor, gentle humor, and genuine care for his clients adds tremendously to the value of his legal services. I strongly recommend Mr. Ruff."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ruff is a very knowledgeable and skilled Bankruptcy Attorney. As an attorney I have referred my clients to him for over 20 years and the results he has attained have always been exactly what was needed. He and I have also served as directors on the board of a local not-for-profit corporation and his insight and wisdom has always been very useful. I highly recommend him for anyone needing an experienced and skillful attorney for all types of bankruptcy matters."
Criminal defense lawyer
Probate lawyer
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Distinguished Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Bankruptcy Law Firm, LAWS.com
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Distinguished rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville
1979
Certficate of Recognition of Academic Excellence, Florida Law Review
1976
Book Award for Contracts !, University of Florida College of Law
1986 - Present
President, Ruff & Cohen, P.A.
1980 - 1985
Associate, Trinkle, Redman, Alley & Moody, P.A.
1979 - 1980
Associate, Law Office of William Randolph Klein
2000 - Present
Plaza West Condominium Association, Inc.Director and past Secretary
2011 - 2013
Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2013
Clay County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
Madera Community Association, Inc.Director
2008 - 2008
Democratic PartyOfficial Poll Watcher
2006 - 2012
CLO Alumni Foundation, Inc.Director
2004 - 2004
Democratic PartyOfficial Poll Watcher
1996 - 1996
Rotary Club of Downtown GainesvilleDirector
1988 - 1989
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar AssociationEditor of Newsletter
1983 - 1983
Tampa Bay Osborne Computer Users GroupPresident
1983 - 1984
Ruff Software, Inc.President
1981 - 1982
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationChairman of the East Division
On appeal obtained affirmance in client's favor as against individual defendants, reversal as to corporate defendant)
On appeal obtained reversal in part and affirmance in part, both in client's favor
On appeal obtained reversal for client at Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal
On appeal obtained reversal for client at Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal
On appeal obtained reversal for client at Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal
On appeal obtained reversal for client at Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal
On appeal obtained reversal for client at Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal
1979
JD - Juris Doctor with honors
2007
2006
Florida Exemption Law (Eric Ruff wrote the speech; it was delivered by Atty. Lisa Cohen)
2005
Means Testing Under BAPCPA (Eric Ruff wrote the speech; it was delivered by Atty. Lisa Cohen)
1994
Dischargeability of Tax Debts in Bankruptcy (Eric Ruff wrote the speech; it was delivered by Atty. Lisa Cohen)
2013
2009
1977
English
Legal Answers