Bruce Steven Rutsky

Bruce Steven Rutsky

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 42 years

Car accident Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

5001 Mayfield Road, Suite 201, Cleveland, OH

About Bruce

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 42 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA

5001 Mayfield Road, Suite 201, Cleveland, OH, 44124

Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA

5001 Mayfield Road, Suite 201, Lyndhurst, OH, 44124

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Bruce Steven Rutsky's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alana | December 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly Recommend Bruce Rutsky

Bruce Rutsky was recommended to me and did not fail me. I live in FL. While on vacation, I fell into a hole in a parking lot in Cleveland Ohio and broke my leg. I was getting nowhere on my own and he was willing to take my case. He explained the Ohio "open and obvious" case law clearly. He also w...as very clear about the process we would go through, what he needed from me and what he would be able to do. He settled my case to my utmost satisfaction. And he did it in a short time-frame, months instead of years. He was professional and kind. His charges were reasonable and he took care of all the details. If you need help, I highly recommend Bruce Rutsky.

Posted by Tracy | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Bruce Rutsky - Attorney at Law

Bruce did an excellent job of representing my daughter in a case that she did not want to use a court appointed lawyer for. I called Bruce and he took the case and was very detailed and very informative on any issue that we had a question on. I would highly recommend Bruce for anyone to use and sho...uld we need a lawyer for anything else we will definitely be hiring him again.

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Most professional, knowledgeable and helpful

Bruce handled a few cases for us during several years. Each case he handled with professionalism, went above and beyond to make sure that the case was handled properly to avoid separation of the family. I recommend Bruce to anyone who is in need of an attorney.

Posted by David | November 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Ticket for Daughter

I was recommended Bruce from a friend of a friend regarding the fact my daughter was in an accident and ticketed as a result. We where required to go to juvenile court as a result and Bruce was extremely attentive and professional in his handling of this situation for us. We would not have been abl...e to move as smoothly through the process without his help and are extremely happy with how he helped us. We would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for help. Bruce is extremely friendly and able to explain things in a manor those not in the legal field would fully understand.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Child endangerment case

Bruce was excellent. We had a child endangerment case because of leaving our child in the car and Bruce was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to bring it down from an first degree misdemeanor to a minor misdemeanor. He asked around to make sure that this is the best option for our immigration sta...tus. He was able to close the case at the first pre trial. He was very knowledgeable. He was very easy to reach at all times. We highly recommend Bruce.

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Bruce Steven Rutsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Margaret Montano

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have referred several clients to Bruce for representation for personal injuries, and all have been very satisfied with the results. His integrity and work ethic are commendable."

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Anna Petronzio

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce is diligent and a works hard on behalf of his clients. He has great follow through and communicates very well. His trial skills are amazing. I recommend him for anyone in need of a personal injury attorney or criminal lawyer."

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Jamie Schneier

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bruce is a conscientious and caring attorney. He is highly skilled and well respected. I highly recommend Bruce."

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Robert Willis

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Bruce for years. Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he is also a great negotiator. But what impresses me the most about Bruce is how much he cares about his clients. They are not just numbers to him, he really wants to help each one. I highly recommend Bruce."

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Margaret Montano

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1982

Topper Eagle Award, Ohio State University

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Acting Judge, Bedford Municipal Court

2002 - Present

Partner, Petronzio Schneier Co., Lpa

1988 - 2001

Partner, Elk & Elk Co, LPA

1986 - 1987

Assistant Attorney General, Ohio Attorney General's Office

1984 - 1985

Assistant Public Defender, Stark County Public Defender Office

Associations

1990 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice

1983 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Education

1982

Ohio State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues & Answers

Automobile Litigation

Publications

2013

Personal Injury Series, Article 1 What Do I Do If I Am In An Auto Accident?

Languages

English

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