David C. Ruth
Tel: 805-446-7606
email:druth@szrlaw.com
Attorneys
David T. Stowell
Richard S. Zeilenga
David C. Ruth
James D. Vaughn
Adam K. Treiger
Phillip B. Slot
Cary W. Spencer- Of Counsel
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David C. Ruth
concentrates his practice on business and real estate transactions and tax planning. Mr. Ruth’s
tax practice involves sophisticated strategic planning for both domestic
and foreign individuals and business entities, emphasizing unique and creative
approaches to federal, state and foreign tax planning and compliance.
Mr. Ruth's tax planning and audit defense practices are carefully integrated
to ensure that tax planning is sensitive to the scrutiny of a possible
audit. Mr. Ruth has substantial experience in assisting nonresidents
of the United States with their tax and business matters.
Mr. Ruth also focuses his practice on real estate acquisitions and sales, tax-free exchanges, leasing, financing and ownership
structuring, handling transactions involving shopping centers, industrial
parks, apartment projects, office buildings, hotels, and residential and
country club developments. Moreover, Mr. Ruth is an expert in general business
transactional matters, including business formations, acquisitions, sales,
reorganizations, financing, restructuring, and daily operational issues.
Mr. Ruth's expertise in this regard also includes knowledge of all aspects
of business organizations, including the formation, maintenance and reorganization
of closely held corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships,
as well as the negotiation and documentation of sophisticated joint ventures
involving both real estate and operating companies. Finally, Mr. Ruth has
substantial experience handling the estate planning needs of his individual
clients and their families.
Education and Affiliations:
Mr. Ruth earned a B.A. degree from Claremont Mens College in 1978.
In 1984, Mr. Ruth graduated from Harvard Law School.
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