Amy H. Ruggles - Sacramento, CA
Attorney at Meissner Ruggles Thompson, Inc.
Estate Planning Lawyers in Sacramento, CA
1555 River Park Drive Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95815 - 4666
Sacramento Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning 75%
- Trust Administration
- Mediation
- Probate
Attorney Information
Overview
Ms. Ruggles was admitted to the bar in 1997 and is currently practicing estate planning, trust administration, probate, and business law. She is one of a limited number of attorneys in the State of California that is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Ruggles has been with Meissner Ruggles Thompson, Inc. since May 2005 and became a partner in 2019. Her practice encompasses all aspects of estate planning including special needs trusts, crossover business issues and clients with multiple real properties. She has received specialized mediation training and is on the Mediation Panel for the Sacramento County Probate Court.
Education
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Legal Education
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,
Sacramento,
California, May, 1996
Juris Doctor -
University of San Francisco School of Law,
San Francisco,
California, 2024
LL.M., Master of Laws
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,
Sacramento,
California, May, 1996
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Non Legal Education
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Loyola Marymount University,
Los Angeles,
California, May, 1986
B.A.
Major: Finance
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Loyola Marymount University,
Los Angeles,
California, May, 1986
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney, Partner, since May 1, 2005
Bar Admissions
- California, 1997
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specializations, 2011
Other Affiliations
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Mediation Panel for Sacramento County Probate Court
- Wealth Counsel Member
- Rotary Club of East Sacramento
Contact
1555 River Park Drive
Suite 108
Sacramento, CA 95815 - 4666
Phone: 916-282-5033
Fax: (916) 258-6387
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8-5 M-F
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