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Biography
The greatest compliment I hear repeatedly from clients is that I made the estate planning process less difficult than they imagined, that I explained complex concepts so they made sense, and that the documents I prepared for them were clear and understandable.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Estate Planning
100%
36 years
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 50 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1975
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Location
Law Office of Ruth J. Irvings, LLC
222 East Erie Street, Suite 210, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Trusts
Posted by John | October 10, 2014 | Trusts
Outstanding Estate Planning Attorney
We have worked with Ruth over the last 10 years. She prepared and revised wills, trusts and powers of attorney for us as our circumstances changed. She would contact us if there was a change in the law that might impact our estate plan. In each case, she was delightful to work with, always explaining...
Ruth J. Irvings's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ruth is a very skilled and thorough estate planner who is deeply committed to her clients. She is a great listener and keenly aware of the unique needs of each of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ruth provides clients with technically expert and solid practical advice and counseling. Clients I have referred to Ruth have praised her advice."
"Ruth Irvings is a highly skilled estate planner. She stays current on all developments in the law, is detail-oriented, efficient and pleasant to work with. I refer clients to her on a regular basis."
"I have known Ruth for many years - she is truly one of my role models. Her professionalism and dedication to her clients is remarkable. She is incredibly intelligent, an expert in her area of law and generous with her time and knowledge."
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Lawyers in Trusts & Estates, Best Lawyers in America ©
2016
Woman of the Year, Wisconsin Law Journal
2015
Leading Lawyers, M Magazine
2009
Community Leadership Award, Diverse & Resilient
1990
Liberty Bell Award, Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Ruth J. Irvings, LLC
1998 - 2014
Shareholder, Nelson, Irvings & Waeffler, S.C.
Associations
2006 - Present
Fair Wisconsin Education FundDirector and past President
1980 - Present
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
Association for Women LawyersMember
1975 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2010 - 2013
Jewish Home and Care Center FoundationDirector
1979 - 1983
Sojourner Truth HousePast President and a founding member
Education
1975
Stanford Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Brandeis University
B.A. magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2015
36th Annual Estate Planning Update
Planning for Same Sex Couples After Obergefell
2014
Vietnam Veterans Support Group Presentation
Lifetime and Estate Planning for Veterans
2013
Wisconsin Judicial Eduction Family Law Seminar
Domestic Partnership in Wisconsin
2013
Waukesha County Estate Planners Council
Planning for Same-Sex Couples
2013
Leander J. Foley, Jr. Matrimonial American Inn of Court presentation
Domestic Partnership? Marriage? Both? Neither? How's a Couple to Choose?
2012
Children's Hospital Professional Advisor Seminar
Modern Families: Planning Outside the Box
2012
Association for Women Lawyers Estate Planners Group
Planning Issues under Wisconsin's Domestic Partnership Laws and Issues of Related Interest
2012
American Academy of Matrimonial Laywers (Wisconsin Chapter) Winter Conference
Domestic Partnership in Wisconsin
2011
ACTEC Big Ten Regional Conference
Review of Big 10 Same Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnership Law
2009
State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Estate Planning Update
Estate Planning for Nonmarital Couples
Publications
2010
Desk Reference to Wisconsin's Domestic Partnership Laws
Wisconsin's New Domestic Partnership Law
Languages
English