Laura Ruhl Managing Attorney and Chief Compliance Officer

With nearly three decades of legal experience, Laura Ruhl brings deep expertise in compliance and complex accident litigation, helping ensure cases are handled with precision, credibility, and adherence to the highest standards.

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Specialized Experience. Proven Expertise.

Laura has spent nearly 30 years working at successful firms in both Illinois and Arizona. She was the general counsel of a forensic consulting firm, specializing in automobile accident cases, with an emphasis on cases involving commercial vehicles regulated under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act and ensuring the admissibility of the firm’s experts. Laura is also the editor of the 2nd and 3rd Editions of the American Bar Association book, Truck Accident Litigation.

Outside The Office

Laura held a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for ten years and attended the Skip Barber Racing School for High Performance Driving. She is a life-long animal lover and rescuer and shares her home with her husband and current "pack" of 4 dogs and 4 cats.

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