KELSCH KELSCH RUFF & KRANDA

 

 

 

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-Present

  • First United Methodist Church, Mandan, Administrative Board Chairman, 1991 Present;

  • 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

  • President Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 54, 2000-Present

  • Roosevelt Youth Grade School Basketball, 3rd-5th Grades, Coach, 1993-2001

  • Youth Football, 3rd-6th Grades, Coach, 1997-Present

 ORGANIZATIONS

  • Mandan Lions

  • Mandan Eagles

  • Mandan Elks

  • Greater North Dakota Association

  • 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

 

CONTACT  INFORMATION

 

Kelsch Kelsch Ruff & Kranda

103 Collins Avenue

PO Box 1266

Mandan, ND 58554-7266

Phone 701-663-9818 or 1-888-663-9818

Fax 701-663-9810

Email:arlenruff@kelschlaw.com

 

 

 


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