About

Peter Scott Rukin is a partner at Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP in San Francisco, representing Bay Area clients in various complex litigation matters, including employment, wage and hour, and business disputes. With a focus on wage and hour and equal employment opportunity claims, Mr. Rukin has a strong reputation as a dedicated advocate for his clients. As a seasoned lawyer, Peter Rukin has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of California employees and consumers since 2003. He also handles individual employment law claims, such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful, wrongful termination, breach of contract, whistleblower retaliation, and mass layoff/WARN Act violations. Mr. Rukin earned his B.A. from the University of Illinois in 1988 and his law degree from New York University School of Law in 1991. He is licensed to practice law in California, Illinois, and New York, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Recognized with the AV-Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Peter Scott Rukin is known for his expertise and dedication in the legal field. Overall, Peter Scott Rukin's extensive experience and successful track record make him a trusted and reliable choice for clients seeking representation in complex litigation matters in the Oakland, California area.

Legal Issues

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

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Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

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Experience

• Managing Partner
  Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP
  

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