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also known as Philip J. Ruce
I am the estate planning director of Stone Arch Law Office. My team creates wills and trusts for families so they may achieve the peace of mind knowing they won't leave their loves ones a legal and financial mess.
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Acquired: 2020
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
6009 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55419
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Posted by Margaret | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will
I needed a will and health directive. Mr Ruce made the process easy. He explained everything in layman terms that were easy to understand. The work he did was thorough and timely. He put me at ease and I could ask questions easily. I would highly recommend him to friends and family! Thank you
Posted by Richard | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Review for Rhilip Ruce
I was extremely pleased in dealing with Mr. Ruce. He acted professionally in every facet of the meetings and I felt very comfortable with the initial contact, instructions, and performance of the contracted legal execution. Mr. Ruce went to great lengths to answer any and all questions I had, and ex...
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Great experience!!
Best referral I've ever gotten!! Phil is very professional and approachable. He made sure we understood our trust and were satisfied with the final product. Highly recommend him!!
Posted by Ksthryn | October 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
What a pleasant experience!
Phil was very easy to work with; personable, competent and refreshingly un-lawyer-like. We needed a simple will drawn up and he was recommended by our financial planner. He asked many detailed questions to help us decide what we needed. The process was simple and painless due to Phil's competency ...
Posted by Bob | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
End of life documents
My wife and I needed to update all our end of life documents since our children had grown up and are out on their own. These included Power of Attorney, medical interventions, wills and trusts. Phil met with us and gave us a preliminary crib sheet to gather the necessary info. In a subsequent meeti...
"I endorse Philip Ruce at Stone Arch Law. Phil is an approachable, knowledgeable Estate Planning attorney that I trust. I have learned a lot from Phil's 2-minute videos on YouTube. They are packed with information on trusts, wills, probate, deeds, and more. Thank you Phil for being an asset to our profession!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil does great work for his clients. If you are worried about estate taxes, go see Phil!"
"Phil has broad experience and I know he truly enjoys his work. He is able to communicate difficult concepts and help people plan effectively for their future. I highly recommend Phil."
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and compassionate toward his clients. I would recommend him to anyone, looking to preserve, protect, or distribute your hard-earned wealth."
"Philip combines exceptional legal expertise with an ability to clearly explain complex subjects. I recommend him highly to persons seeking assistance with estate planning and probate matters."
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CALI Award, William Mitchell College of Law
2014 - Present
Attorney, Stone Arch Law Office, PLLC
2013 - Present
Adjunct Faculty, Thomas Jefferson School Of Law
2008 - 2014
Trust Officer, Private Company
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Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
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Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
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Hennepin County Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law SectionChairperson
2015 - 2019
National Association of Insurance and Financial AdvisorsMember
2015 - 2017
Financial Planning AssociationMember
2012 - 2016
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