Blog Posts in 2013

2013 Clients' Choice Award to Ruff & Cohen, P.A.

August 15, 2013. The law firm of Ruff & Cohen is pleased to announce it has received the 2013 "Clients' Choice Award" in Bankruptcy Law from Avvo.com which rates lawyers. This award is based on client reviews in the current year. Our thanks to clients of the firm for their positive reviews and to Avvo.com for the recognition.

Laws.com interviews our law firm

On May 24, 2013, the website Laws.com interviewed one of our attorneys and published it under the title "Understanding the Power of Bankruptcy Law: Eric S. Ruff." The interview covers a range of topics including how Mr. Ruff originally became interested in bankruptcy law, the stresses clients typically face, recent changes in the bankruptcy law, his advice for new bankruptcy lawyers, and Mr. ...

Why were the changes in the bankruptcy law called "Bankruptcy Reform"?

Some major changes have happened to bankruptcy law in the last several years. The law was often called "bankruptcy reform." What was that all about? The change in the bankruptcy law was labeled a "reform," but that is a slippery word. "Reform" intimates that something is being "improved" and that what existed before was "inferior." You see this "reform" mumbo jumbo anytime someone wants to change ...

Eric S. Ruff receives Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell

We are pleased to announce that on April 8, 3013, Eric S. Ruff received the following notification he had been awarded the Client Distinction Award by Martindale-Hubbell. The notification was as follows: You have earned the Client Distinction Award. This honor has been made possible by your clients who have taken the time to compliment you in the following areas: ✓ Communications Ability ✓ ...