Big city experience with small-town personal service.
New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Family Law
Going through a divorce or custody matter can be an emotionally and financially devastating process. It is important that you have experienced legal counsel to guide you through this complex process and to advocate for your rights. Attorney Matthew Ruggles has the experience necessary to achieve a fair resolution of your family law matter.
Litigation and Commercial Transactions
Business owners regularly face issues involving employer and employee matters, conflicting property rights, complex financial transactions and resolving contract disputes. Attorney Matthew Ruggles has the experience to know if negotiation can succeed, when mediation is advisable or if litigation is required.
Real Estate
Attorney Matthew Ruggles assists buyers and sellers with all aspects of real estate purchasing and financing: purchase and sale agreement preparation, title examination and resolution of title issues, title insurance, preparation of loan documents, coordination of closing and all post-closing matters.
Estate Planning & Probate Administration & Guardianship Matters
Ruggles Law covers the full spectrum of estate planning, including the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, and Advance Directives, as well as the creation and administration of trusts. After the death of a loved one, Attorney Matthew Ruggles will help you through the probate administration process with compassion and understanding. Attorney Ruggles can also help navigate the guardianship process in the event that a loved one is in need of, or opposed to, a guardianship.
Landlord/Tenant
At Ruggles Law, landlords and tenants can take comfort in knowing that their needs and concerns are always priority. Services provided for tenants include eviction defense, tenants’ rights, Notice to Quit response, lease violations, failure to pay rent claims, unauthorized entry claims. Matters handled for landlords include residential evictions, landlord rights, lease drafting and review, and lease violation claims.
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