Sarah Lynn Ruffi

Sarah Lynn Ruffi

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 29 years

Business Lawyer at Wausau, WI
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Landlord & Tenant

627 Jackson St, Wausau, WI

About Sarah

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 55%

Assist businessowners with all aspects of starting, managing, transferring, and closing a business, including contracts, collections, succession planning, etc.

30 years

55%
Litigation 20%

Represent individuals and businesses in commercial disputes relating to contracts, real estate and employment issues.

30 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

Protect clients by negotiating and drafting contracts that are clear, concise and understandable.

30 years

15%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Assist clients by drafting clear and enforceable rental documents, efficiently removing non-paying tenants, pursuing collection of damages from former tenants, and guiding landlords among the pitfalls of Wisconsin's landlord-tenant laws.

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 29 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Ruffi Law Offices, S.C.

627 Jackson St, Wausau, WI, 54403-5501

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Sarah Lynn Ruffi's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Contracts & Agreements

Posted by Rod | August 09, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements

Very Positive Experience

Besides being extremely knowledgeable, Sarah was very professional, unassuming and understanding. Conversations with Sarah always ended with a calming effect, a sense of direction and the perception that the situation was under control. Overall, I was very pleased with the point blank, non-emotiona...l, fact driven and timely responses that I received from Sarah. She made what we thought was a mess into a very understandable, beneficial and controlled transaction.

Posted by Randy | June 28, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements

Expert Legal Counsel

Sarah and her legal team at Ruffi Law provide legal counsel for our firm on a variety of business issues including; contracting, human resources, and ownership structure. We are very pleased with Sarah's common sense approach and professional response to our legal needs. I recommend Sarah and Ruf...fi Law legal team.

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Sarah Lynn Ruffi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Freund

Litigation lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been adverse counsel to Sarah on more than one occasion and find her to be competent, professional, and a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Teresa Kobelt

Litigation lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sarah represented an opposing party in a litigation matter, and I was pleased that she was there. Having a lawyer who is professional, knowledgeable, and perhaps most importantly, easy to work with, makes litigation much easier for everyone involved. ."

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John Shull

General practice lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had several cases with Attorney Sarah Ruffi over the last 10 years. In my opinion, she does an excellent job representing her client's interest. Most importantly, she gets to know her clients and fully understands their cares and concerns. I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Ruffi! John Shull"

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Robert Gray

Business lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is one of those rare attorneys that is both extremely personable and extremely competent. You will always want to be on her side...your opponent will be shown "no mercy". Her staff is also a major asset. Having worked in the same community and having been friends with Sarah for over 15 years I am very proud to recommend her services. Whether you have landlord/tenant, banking, real estate or other business issues, Sarah Ruffi, can be trusted with your matter!!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Excellence in Teaching Award for Business Law, Upper Iowa University

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Shareholder, Ruffi Law Offices, S.C.

2007 - 2009

Adjunct Professor, Upper Iowa University

1996 - 2004

Shareholder, Tuchscherer, Eckert, Ruffi & Wagman, S.C.

1990 - 1996

Marketing Coordinator, Merrill Equipment Company

Associations

2013 - Present

YWCA

Board Member

2011 - Present

Wausau Area Professional Women

2010 - Present

Central Wisconsin Society for Human Resource Management

2005 - Present

Wausau Area Builders Association

2004 - Present

Wausau West Side Business Association

Board of Directors (2005-2009); President (2008-2009)

2003 - Present

Wausau Area Apartment Association

1996 - Present

Kiwanis Club of Wausau

Board of Directors (1997-2002); President (2002-2003)

1996 - Present

American Bar Association

1996 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

1996 - Present

Marathon County Bar Association

Secretary (2000-2004)

1996 - Present

Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce

1996 - Present

Wisconsin Valley Traffic Club, Inc.

Board of Directors (1999-Present)

State Bar of Wisconsin, Intellectual Property Section

State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section

State Bar of Wisconsin, Small Firm Section

1997 - 2010

American Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

Ghidorzi v. Pergande

Court of Appeals affirmed. Landlord's retention of check constituted acceptance under theory of accord and satisfaction

Schorsch v. Blader

The Court of Appeals vacated the damage award, but affirmed the balance of the case including the award of attorney fees and costs of litigation.

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Education

1996

Marquette University Law School

J.D.

1993

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

MBA

1990

Marquette University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2013

Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce

Hiring with Confidence

2012

Small Claims & You. What Creditors Should Know about Small Claims Court

Creditors Rights

2012

Changes to Landlord Laws

Wisconsin Act 134

2012

Business Legal 101

Basic Legal Principles for New Business Owners

2012

Bankruptcy Basics for Business

Bankruptcy Law

2012

Bankruptcy Basics for Bankers

Bankruptcy Law

2011

Tips to Improve Your Profitability By Slashing Your Receivables

Boost Your Bottomline!

2011

Tips to Improve Your Profitability

Business Collections

2011

Tips for Lenders to Make Sure You're Protected

Are We Secured?

2011

Tips for Lenders to Make Sure You're Protected

Lender Rights

2011

Tips for Landlords to Level the Playing Field

Landlord Rights

2011

Solo & Small Firm Conference

Rainmaking on a Shoestring Budget

2011

Overview of Pitfalls from New Foreclosure Protection Laws

Changes to Foreclosure Actions

2011

Monthly Meeting

Landlord-Tenant Basics

2011

An Overview of the Pitfalls from the New Foreclosure Protection Laws

Lenders Beware!

2011

Although the laws are designed to protect tenants, landlords can win too

Landlord Update

2010

Monthly meeting

Collection Basics: From Start to Finish

2010

Employee Presentation

You Can Be a Busy Professional & Still Have a Life!

2010

Association Meeting

Copyright Law and the Internet

2009

You Can Practice Law & Still Have A Life

Work-Life Balance

2009

Monthly Meeting

Landlord/Tenant Law

2009

Life Planning

Estate Planning

2009

Basics of a Trust: Do I need one?

Estate Planning

2009

Basics of a Simple Will

Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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