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About Beau
Biography
Beau is a local to the Tri-City Area. He grew up working for his father at Ruff’s Giant Burgers. He graduated from Kamiakin High School and attended Gonzaga where he obtained both his bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree. After graduating law school, Beau entered the U.S. Army as an attorney in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He served for four years, including a year-long tour to Iraq for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. In addition to his service as a military prosecutor in the Army, Beau also focused his talents in providing estate planning for soldiers, retirees, and families.
After leaving the active duty military, Beau obtained a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Washington, allowing him to incorporate specific tax advice into his estate and business planning practice.
Beau continues to serve in the military as a Major in the Army Reserve. He enjoys assisting his clients with their personal and professional financial affairs. He is passionate in his practice of preserving wealth and offering creative solutions to estate and business planning problems.
Beau has also been a Continuing Legal Education instructor for the Washington State Bar Association on several occasions and is regularly a speaker for various professional organizations as well as the quarterly End of Life seminar sponsored by the Kadlec Foundation. His presentations focus on estate planning, probate, trusts, and business and family succession planning.
Beau is married and has one son.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning
30%
23 years | 1,100 cases
Probate
30%
160 cases
Business
20%
23 years | 160 cases
Wills and Living Wills
20%
23 years | 500 cases
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Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Beau James Ruff
2415 W Falls Ave, Kennewick, WA, 99336-3068
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Posted by Kyle | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney!
Beau is a great attorney. He has done work for me personally as well as for many of the clients I have referred to him. He is honest, ethical, and does a great job explaining complex legal concepts in language that everyone can understand. Would highly recommend him.
Posted by carrie | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Thank you
My husband and I went to Beau Ruff for a will. When we were expecting our first child. He listened to our requests and gave advice when necessary. He was very professional and knowledgeable with estate planning and wills. We felt very confident that our child would be well looked after if the un...
Posted by James | March 05, 2015
Great Legal Service
Mr. Ruff provided great legal advice that was both timely and within budget. As an in-house lawyer, I value expert services from outside lawyers that exceed my expectations. I would highly recommend Mr. Ruff's services to both individuals and corporations.
Posted by Leanne | February 11, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills
Knowledgeable and Trustworthy
Beau helped my husband and I do our will and trust. Beau has vast knowledge of the field. When I had questions, Beau was able to answer them in a timely manner, and in a way that helped me understand. Making a will and trust can be a very personal, and sometimes tiring task, but Beau helped us na...
Posted by Greg & Suz | February 10, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills
Estate Planning
We are very pleased with the professional help we received from Beau in preparing our wills. His careful, patient explanations helped to clear up the questions we had, and we are absolutely confident in the finished document. It was all handled courteously, patiently and efficiently. Thanks, Bea...
Beau James Ruff's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Beau is one of the most skilled, thorough, and dedicated estate planners I have encountered in my years of practice in the field."
"I've known Beau for nearly 20 years. He is one of the most ethical people I know. His interpersonal skills are exceptional, which translates well with his client and opposing counsel relationships. I have referred clients to him, and they were extremely pleased with his counsel and the results he achieved for them."
"Beau is a great guy and a true expert in the field of estate planning. I can endorse Beau because I know that clients will be pleased with the quality of work and the customer service he provides."
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"I have heard nothing but positive reviews from the people I have sent Beau's way. My own family members have reported back pleased with the professional, reasonable and sensible way Beau handled their estate plans; the highest endorsement one can receive in this profession."
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"Beau is a diligent thoughtful attorney. I have known him for close to ten years and have always trusted his input. His charisma coupled with his extensive knowledge of the law make him a wonderful choice for anyone seeking legal counsel"
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent Rating, martindale-Hubbell
2007
Bronze Star, U.S. Army
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Planning and Operations Coordinator, Cornerstone Wealth Strategies
2003 - Present
Major, US Army JAG Corps
2008 - 2016
Attorney, Leavy, Schultz, Davis & Ruff, P.S.
2003 - 2003
Attorney, Fluor Hanford General Counsel's Office
Associations
2009 - Present
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
2009 - Present
Tri-Cities Estate Planning CouncilPresident
2008 - Present
Benton Franklin County Bar AssociationPresident
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2012 - 2015
Kennewick City Planning CommissionChairman
2009 - 2012
Washington State Bar Association, Rules of Professional Conduct CommitteeMember
2009 - 2011
Rotary Club
Education
2009
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
Advanced Course Completion
2008
University of Washington School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2004
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army
Basic Course Completion
2003
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Gonzaga University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Monthly Meeting
Basics of Wills and Probate
2014
Judge Advocate Officer Advanced Course
Professional Responsibility for Army Attorneys
2014
Judge Advocate Officer Advanced Course
Will Drafting
2011
Kadlec End of Life Seminar
Estate Planning and Probate
2010
Washington Young Lawyers Division (Local)
Choice of Entity Planning
2010
Tri-City Estate Planning Council
The Offensive Four-Letter Words of Estate Planning
2010
Business Law Class
Business Organization Planning
2009
Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyers Express CLE
Basic Estate Tax Planning Tools
2009
Benton Franklin County Bar Association Meeting
Tiered Equity and the Professional Service Corporation Buy In
2006
International Armed Conflict Training
Law of Armed Conflict
2005
Government Ethics
Ethics
Publications
2015
Tri-City Area Journal of Business
The New Estate Tax Regime in Washington State
2015
Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
Non-Compete Clauses A Key to Protecting Long-Term Profitability
2015
Tri-City Area Journal of Business
Organizational Documents are Imperative for Entrepreneurs When Starting A Business
2015
Tri-City Area Journal of Business
Consider the Professional Fiduciary in Your Estate Plan
Languages
English