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Richard P. Ruswick

Richard P. Ruswick

Tompkins County Lawyer to Help You in Your Transactional Needs
  • New York
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Biography

I concentrate my practice in areas of transactional law such as real estate, business, and trusts and estates. I also offer counseling in regard to navigating through tough financial situations.

Education
The University of Chicago Law School
J.D (1983)
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Activities: Staff Member of Mandel Legal Aid Clinic
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
B.S (1980) | Political Science, History, Philosophy
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Honors: Highest Honors Recipient of the James H. Albertson Award for outstanding leadership, scholarship and campus citizenship.
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Professional Experience
Of Counsel
Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP
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Retired.
Sole Proprietor
Law Office of Richard Ruswick
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Associate Attorney
Barney, Grossman, Roth & Dubow
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Adjunct Associate Professor
Cornell Law School
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Taught intersession course in legal research and writing.
Associate Attorney
Dobson, Griffen & Westerman
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Speaking Engagements
Student Loans – A Peek Inside Pandora's Box
Tompkins County Bar Association
Awards
Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
Peer-rated review of high professional achievement.
Professional Associations
New York State Bar
Member
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Activities: Member of Real Estate Law Section
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Tompkins County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, Inc.
Board Member
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Activities: Treasurer 2007 - 2014.
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Central New York Bankruptcy Bar Association
Member
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Finger Lakes Land Trust, Inc.
Board Member
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Activities: Vice President for Land Conservation 2001-2002
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Tompkins County Bar Association
Board Member
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Activities: Treasurer 1998 - 2000; Chair of CLE Committee 2016 - present
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Michigan State Bar
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Additional Practice Areas
  • Practice limited to Conservation Not-for-Profits
  • Conservation Easements
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP
121 E. Buffalo St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Telephone: (607) 272-3484
Fax: (607) 272-4514
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Appointments can be held outside of normal business hours when necessary to accommodate schedules.