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Amy H. Ruggles<\/h2>\n
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Attorney, Partner
\n(Since May 1, 2005)<\/p>\n

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Amy H. Ruggles<\/h2>\n
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  • Estate Planning<\/li>\n
  • Trust Administration<\/li>\n
  • Mediation<\/li>\n
  • Probate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • University of San Francisco School of Law,<\/strong> San Francisco, California\n
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      • LL.M., Master of Laws \u2013 2024<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      • McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,<\/strong> Sacramento, California\n
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        • Juris Doctor \u2013 05\/1996<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        • Loyola Marymount University,<\/strong> Los Angeles, California\n
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          • B.A. \u2013 05\/1986<\/li>\n
          • Major: Finance<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n

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            • California, 1997<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              • Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specializations, 2011<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                • Sacramento County Bar Association<\/li>\n
                • Mediation Panel for Sacramento County Probate Court<\/li>\n
                • Wealth Counsel Member<\/li>\n
                • Rotary Club of East Sacramento<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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