Lawyer Thomas R. Ruge, graduated from Indiana University, B.A., 1971 Valparaiso University, J.D., 1976, is now employed by Lewis & Kappes, P.C. at One American Sq., Ste. 2500 Indianapolis, IN 46282-0003.

While being a member of Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations; Indiana Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Association of Immigration Attorneys; American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chairman, Indiana Chapter, 1988-1989); World Trade Club., Thomas R. Ruge is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Thomas R. Ruge as your lawyer, you should consider whether Thomas R. Ruge offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Thomas R. Ruge has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Thomas R. Ruge's office is located at Indianapolis, IN, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Thomas R. Ruge has been admitted in 1976, Indiana; 1980, U. S. Supreme Court, U. S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit and U. S. Claims Court; 1976, U. S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana;. His or her practice areas include Personal Injury, Health Insurance, International Law including Immigration and Commercial Arbitration, Civil Litigation in Business Disputes and other matters, Community based and rural health care, Non-profit Organizations.

Thomas R. Ruge's college and law school education includes Indiana University, B.A., 1971, Valparaiso University, J.D., 1976. Other biographical background includes Adjunct Professor, Immigration Law, Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis, 1991. Author: "Screening and Evaluating the Medical Malpractice and Other Personal Injury Cases," "Evaluation of Structured Settlement Proposals," and "Proving Causation in Medical Malpractice and Other Personal Injury Cases," Personal Injury Litigation Practice in Indiana, National Business Institute, Inc., 1988; "Medical Malpractice," Indiana Law Review, Volume 22, Number 1, 1989; "Survey of Recent Developments in Medical Malpractice Law," Indiana Law Review, Volume 23, Number 2, 1990; "Who is Authorized to Work in the U.S.," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 2001; "Advising Foreign Nationals Accused or Convicted of a Crime," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2003; "Representing the Latino Client," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2004. Co-Author: with Angela Iza, "Higher Education for Undocumented Students: The Case for Open Admission and In-State Tuition Rates for Students Without Lawful Immigration Status", 15 Ind. Int'l & Comp. L. Rev. 257 (2005); with Marco Moreno, "Immigration Compliance for Employers," Employment Law Update in Indiana, Sterling Education Services, July 2008. Member, Board of Directors, 1989 and President, 1990-1991, Forum for International Professional Services. Member: Governor's Task Force on International Business, 1990; Mayor's Task Force on Families and Justice. Project Supervisor, Legal Service Organization of Indiana, 1977-198. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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