James J. Ruggiero Jr.

With a career beginning in 1990, James J. Ruggiero Jr. has devoted his practice to helping families and business owners develop effective estate plans to secure their legacies. He leads Ruggiero Law Offices LLC, operating in Paoli and Center Valley. His expertise spans estate planning, estate administration, elder law, business law, and real estate.

James's planning proficiency includes crafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, IRA trusts, and life insurance trusts. He has overseen estate administrations ranging from insolvent cases to those exceeding $20 million, managing complex ten-year estate accountings. He is particularly experienced in advising closely held small business owners on formation, growth, and succession planning.

In addition to estate planning, James provides guidance on contract negotiations, employee disputes, and intellectual property, as well as real estate transactions. His credentials include board certification as an Estate Planning Law Specialist by The Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc. and recognition as an Accredited Estate Planner by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.

James serves as the Pennsylvania partner for Elder Care Matters, a national elder care resource directory. He is an active member of the Chester County, Pennsylvania, and American Bar Associations, contributing to the Elder Law, Probate, and Trust Real Property Sections. His community involvement includes roles on the East Goshen Township Zoning Board and the boards of Amigos De Jesus and the Amigos De Jesus Foundation.