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Heather Mcnamara Ruda

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Commercial, Real Estate ... +2 more

809 North Dixie Hwy., Suite 202, West Palm Beach, FL

About Heather

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 65%

Have handled cases involving child support, visitation, divorce, asset division, enforcement, and preparation of prenuptial agreements.

38 years | 200 cases

65%
Commercial Real Estate 20%

Represented developers, banks, corporations, and individuals in a variety of complex commercial litigation.

38 years | 100 cases

20%
Guardianship 5%

Have opened guardianships and represented guardians of the person and property.

38 years | 25 cases

5%
Probate 5%

Have probated estates and also prepared wills, trusts, and related estate documents for individual clients and in wrongful death cases for attorneys.

38 years | 100 cases

5%
Real Estate 5%

Have handled hundreds of real estate closings, for lending institutions and individuals. Have also represented individuals in litigation involving real estate transactions.

38 years | 300 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 37 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Heather Mcnamara Ruda

809 North Dixie Hwy., Suite 202, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

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Heather Mcnamara Ruda's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2014 | Residential

Heather McNamara Ruda

Heather helped me with my home closing and estate planning (will, living will, power of attorney). She was very personable, comprehensive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I had confidence everything was being done correctly and that I was in good hands.

Posted by Michael | June 17, 2014 | Business

Attorney Recomendation

I worked with Heather for many years at our former firm. Heather was always the person to turn to regarding sophisticated issues that required a well thought out strategy. She is a well trained commercial and family law attorney, having been involved in several high-profile cases. I recommend Heat...her with confidence.

Posted by Dara | June 16, 2014

I highly recommend Ms. Mcnamara Ruda!

Ms. Mcnamara Ruda was so very helpful and knowledgeable ! She handled our case expertly and with expedience. Thank you, Heather!

Posted by Robert | June 14, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation

Knowledgable Legal Professional with Personal Attention to Detail!

As part of a new start-up, I was in need of an operating agreement for myself and a potential junior business partner. When I first met Heather at her office and began our conversation, I knew I was working with a professional that I could entrust with my business's legal needs. After initially e...valuating my business requirements, she made many excellent recommendations and provided answers to every question I had regarding the formation of my company and how best to protect my interests. Throughout the negotiations with my partner over contract specifics, Heather was there to review any concerns, offer additional recommendations and make any corrections required. After much negotiation, a final agreement was reached that was more than satisfactory for my company and I owe this exclusively to Heather's insight and expertise. Heather not only provided excellent service and professionalism, but also a personal level of service that I believe is rarely encountered today. She addressed all correspondence, made all recommendations and handled any concerns personally and this attention to detail is what sets her apart in the profession. Heather has been an integral part in the launch of my business and I would entrust her with handling any of my business needs in the future.

Posted by Kathryn | June 11, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Attorney Heather McNamara Ruda

I have been more than satisfied with Attorney Heather McNamara Ruda on two separate occasions. Not only is she extremely intelligent and knowledgeable in her field, but she is 100% caring and genuine, as well. She handled my divorce several years ago. The settlement that she fought for far exceeded ...my expectations. It was resolved quicker than I had anticipated. She returned my phone calls promptly. Heather also handled my pre nuptial agreement quickly and clearly - always with my best interests foremost. It was indeed a pleasure working with her and I would highly recommend her without hesitation!

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Heather Mcnamara Ruda's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Pincus

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the privilege to watch Ms. Ruda work in a contested hearing in family court. Her presentation was concise and effective. She knew the law and she knew the facts. I highly reccomend her for any family law matter."

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Thomas Bates

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I unequivocally endorse Heather Ruda as a "go to" attorney in the area of family law. We worked together on a civil matter that arose out of a divorce between our respective clients. Her client was being sued by a third-party and my client was being dragged into the suit. Even though our clients' interests were adverse Ms. Ruda zealously and ethically represented her client and was professional at all times with me and counsel for the third-party. Heather is smart and articulate and any client would be well-served in having her as their attorney."

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B. Brihammar

Family lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Heather for several years as a colleague and as opposing counsel in family law cases. I cannot say enough good things about her. Heather is highly ethical, extremely smart, exceptionally knowledgeable, extraordinarily resourceful, thinks outside the box, pays unrivaled attention to detail, and puts her clients first. In short, Heather is a formidable opponent, a trusted colleague, and a credit to the Bar and the community. I would absolutely, without any hesitation, recommend Heather to my friends and family."

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Jeffrey Pepin

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I absolutely endorse this lawyer's work! Very smart, honest, and hard working! A very gifted advocate."

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B. Brihammar

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jeffrey Pepin

Commercial real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Heather McNamara Ruda, P.A.

2000 - 2009

Attorney, Burman, Critton, Luttier & Coleman

1988 - 1999

Attorney, Gibson & Adams

Associations

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Palm Beach County Justice Association

Florida Justice Association

Education

1988

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Florida Atlantic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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