Arlen M. Ruff

arlenruff@kelschlaw.com

ARLEN M. RUFF PC

Mr. Ruff focuses his practice in the areas of Business and Commercial Law and Litigation. He has broad experience in representing banks, corporations, creditors' collection rights, bankruptcy, trust and estate planning, and probate matters.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1979-Present: Partner, Kelsch Kelsch Ruff & Kranda, Mandan, North Dakota
  • 1995-Present: Special Assistant Attorney General, Bank of North Dakota
  • 1980-1983: Special Assistant Attorney General, North Dakota Public Service Commission

EDUCATION

  • Post Graduate: Drake University School of Law, Des Moines, Iowa, Juris Doctor, 1979
  • College: Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota, Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude), 1976
  • High School: Jamestown High School, Jamestown, North Dakota, 1972

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/LEADERSHIP

  • Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce, Director, 1994-1996
  • Heartland Child Nutrition, Director, 1991-2000
  • Mandan Hockey Club, Director, 1995-2005
  • First United Methodist Church, Mandan, Administrative Board Chairman, 1991-2000; Current Chairman, Trustee
  • Sunday School Teacher; Delegate to Annual Conference, 1995-1996
  • Roosevelt Grade School Parent Teacher's Organization, President, 1994-1995
  • Cubmaster, Past Den Leader, Scout Pack 51, 1995-2000
  • Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 54, 2000-2005; Assistant Seatmaster, 2005-Present
  • Roosevelt Youth Grade School Basketball, 3rd-5th Grades, Coach, 1993-2001
  • Youth Football, 3rd-6th Grades, Coach, 1997-2003

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Mandan Lions
  • Mandan Eagles
  • Bismarck/ Mandan Elks
  • Mandan Moose
  • Bismarck/Mandan Chamber of Commerce

LICENSED TO PRACTICE

  • US District Courts of North Dakota
  • North Dakota Supreme Court
  • North Dakota State District Courts

BAR MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS

  • State Bar Association of North Dakota
  • Big Muddy Bar Association

PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Interests: Basketball, Golf, Skiing, Boating, Camping, Hockey, and Scouts

 
 
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