Protecting Your Business, Wealth & Legacy Since 1979


Experienced attorneys delivering strategic legal guidance for individuals and businesses.

Business Law

We practice the full span of business law services, including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate law, and financing.

Wills, Trusts, & Estates

Since 1979, we have served Sacramento clients with all aspects of estate law, probate, and end-of-life concerns.

Trust Litigation

Our attorneys leverage decades of litigation and estate planning experience to help clients navigate trust and estate conflicts.

WELCOME TO

Meissner Ruggles Thompson, Inc.


Since 1979, Meissner Ruggles Thompson, Inc. has been dedicated to providing responsive, practical legal counsel with a personal touch. As a boutique law firm, we take the time to understand each client's unique goals and challenges, delivering individualized attention backed by experienced advocacy. Our attorneys have earned recognition through Martindale-Hubbell and respected attorney rating services such as Avvo, reflecting our commitment to excellence and client service.

Many of our clients are business owners, professionals, and families who have trusted us for generations. In many cases, we are proud to have represented parents, children, and grandchildren of the same family. These long-standing relationships are the foundation of our practice and a testament to the trust we work hard to earn every day. Over the years, that commitment has helped us grow to serve more than 17,000 clients, many of whom have remained with us throughout our more than four decades of service.

We understand that legal matters often arise during important and sometimes stressful moments in life. Whether you are planning for the future, protecting your business, or navigating a complex legal issue, our team is committed to providing thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and effective solutions. At Meissner Ruggles Thompson, Inc., your goals become our priority, and we are here to help you achieve both immediate peace of mind and long-term success. We invite you to schedule a consultation and discover the difference a trusted legal partner can make.

Testimonials


“I worked with Angela to secure access to Google properties for my brother, who lost his life in an act of violence. Throughout all of the logistics and grieving, Angela showed such incredible compassion, explaining things to me in simple terms and understanding the emotional weight inherent in such a process. I highly recommended her for her thoroughness, expertise, warmth, and compassion—qualities I think are must-haves when dealing with anything having to do with the loss of a loved one.”


Maria B

“My experience with Amy Ruggles of Meissner Ruggles Thompson was outstanding! She assisted me with my estate planning, and made it such a smooth, stress-free experience which is all I could hope for! Her Assistant, Kevin Hanna, was excellent too, what a team! Together they answered all my questions and gave me every confidence, and no worries throughout the entire process. So friendly, and efficient, I would recommend them to anyone looking to do estate planning and beyond. Many thanks!”


Juliet P.

“Highly recommend this law firm to handle creating or updating your trust. Amy Ruggles took the time to listen to all our needs and concerns so that we knew our estate would be handled just how we wanted it to be. Her team that includes Kevin Hanna was very professional and we received communication in a timely manner. We’ll definitely be sharing her name with family and friends.”


Norcal Roses L.

“I found it very easy to work with Jennifer Rouse of MRT. She was attentive to my needs, responsive when I had questions, and showed both a good understanding of the relevant law as well as an ability to explain it clearly in layman’s terms.”


Bill P.

“We have been so grateful for Angela Thompson in setting up our Family Trust. She has been available to us to make necessary changes over the years, and we trust her wise counsel. We recommend her to all of our friends and family for estate planning.”


Emily B.