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Rodolfo A. Ruiz-Velasco

4.8
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 16 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

600 W. Broadway Suite 700, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Ruiz-Velasco Law Firm

600 W. Broadway Suite 700, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Rodolfo A. Ruiz-Velasco's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Francisco | March 8, 2011

In some one you can trust.

At first I thought that he was going to mess up in my case because he looked young. But I was wrong at the end he helped me in all my concerns and explained all my doubts.

Posted by Romney | January 5, 2011

If you need an attorney, definitely give Rudy a call!

When I found myself in the unfortunate situation of having to defend myself against a lawsuit, I hired Rudy Ruiz-Velasco as my attorney and have since been extremely happy that I did. I interviewed and spoke on the phone with a number of attorneys - all seemed adequate, I suppose, but I always left w...anting something more. The first time I talked to Rudy on the phone, I knew I had found my attorney. He had the right attitude and from the very beginning I knew he would stand firmly in my court. Each subsequent conversation and meeting over the 9 months until the successful outcome of my case provided more and more proof that I had made the right choice. Rudy was knowledgeable, personable (not at all arrogant), listened and responded to my needs and concerns to my complete satisfaction, offered invaluable information allowing me to make the best decisions for my circumstance, and all round made a very stressful ordeal a whole lot easier to get through. His billing was fair and reasonable, he was patient and calm (even as I was going crazy), and persistent and thorough in taking the best care with my case. When we agreed to resolve the dispute in an arbitration hearing with each party representing themselves without counsel, Rudy took all the care needed to prepare me and my witnesses for prevailing on the big day - which I did! And as part of the agreement to arbitration, Rudy made it certain that if I prevailed I was entitled to recover all my attorney and court fees! I would highly recommend Rudy and the Ruiz-Velasco Law Firm for attorney services.

Posted by Ralph | January 4, 2011

A very satisfied customer of Ruiz-Velasco Law Firm

I contacted Rudy in late August regarding my bankruptcy filing. I was facing a pending lawsuit from one creditor, and several other potential. Rudy quickly got my filing in order and obtained bankruptcy discharge by early January. Throughout the entire process, Rudy patiently took as much time as ...I needed to explain everything, and the entire process went very smoothly. Rudy is extremely knowledgeable about the San Diego court system in addition to bankruptcy law.

Posted by Norma Roth | June 20, 2010

Very Happy with his attorney services and results

I would recommend Ruiz-Velasco Law Firm because of His experience and expertise in personal injury law. Rodolfo is a hard working attorney who is able to obtain good results for his clients. His honesty and work ethic are admirable, which are important traits in such a competitive industry. He is a ...Great listener and problem solver and kept me updated throughout the whole proccess as well.

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Rodolfo A. Ruiz-Velasco's Lawyer Endorsements

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Harlan Zaback

Unknown lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Caprara

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Olga Matrosova

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"trustworthy, responsive, highly professional... I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Kim

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rudy has been an invaluable source of information over the past two years. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Richard Ngo

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I interned with Mr. Ruiz-Velasco at the US Trustee's Office. He is diligent and works hard to educate himself on the law before he undertakes any work. He is patient, considerate, and a fine lawyer. I highly recommend him to all potential debtors."

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Jeffrey Hsu

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Ruiz-Velasco was my partner for the Conrad B. Duberstein Competition. Together, we crafted an appellate brief for which we received an award for "outstanding brief" being recognized among almost 50 competing schools from around the country. Mr. Ruiz-Velasco was a pleasure to work with and he demonstrated a sharp acumen for bankruptcy related issues. He is well-versed in all bankruptcy matters, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with him again in the future."

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Jeffrey Hsu

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers

2012

Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services, The State Bar of California

2012

Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, Legal Aid Society of San Diego

2011

Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services, The State Bar of California

2009

Outstanding Brief Award, Conrad B. Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Ruiz-Velasco Law Firm

Associations

2015 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

We Support U

Executive Board Member

2010 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2009 - Present

US District Court for the Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California

Admitted

2006 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Litigation Sections

Member

2011 - 2015

Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of Court

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wage and Hour PAGA Trial in Dept. 61 with Hon. Judge John S. Meyer - Rudy Ruiz-Velasco

Judgment for Plaintiff: $142,997.07 plus fees and costs of $280,716.30

Wage and Hour PAGA Trial - Rudy Ruiz-Velasco and Thomas Diachenko

Plaintiff 1: $71,995, Plaintiff 2: $28,282, PAGA penalties: $170,333, LC 1197.1 penalties: $27,101, attorneys' fees and costs against corporation of $427,997.45 and against individual owner and officer of $345,153.07

Wage and Hour Trial - Rudy Ruiz-Velasco and Thomas Diackenko

$104,000 award in unpaid overtime wages, interest, and related penalties and damages; $120,171 in attorneys' fees

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Education

2009

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Charles University Law School in Prague, Czech Republic

2005

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

12th Annual Advanced Wage & Hour Seminar (CELA) PAGA Developments, Trial Practice and Case Management

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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