Justin W. Ruth
Justin W. Ruth
314-332-2431
314-881-2362 (Direct)
Justin graduated from The University of Virginia in 1997 and received his law degree in 2001 from the Washington University School of Law. He immediately began practicing in the area of family/domestic relations law and quickly gained a reputation as a skilled and knowledgeable attorney. Justin has successfully represented clients in complicated and demanding matters both at trial and through detailed negotiation. His clients are consistently impressed with his ability to focus on the particular intricacies of their case while, at the same time, not losing sight of their ultimate goals, "the big picture."
Justin concentrates his practice in the area of family/domestic relations law, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, maintenance, child support, child custody, modification matters, and pre/post-nuptial agreements.
Justin has served as an evaluator and judge for various law-related competitions, including, Washington University's Moot Court, and the State High School Mock Trial.
Justin has authored and co-authored articles for legal journals and continuing legal education handbooks, including, "Dissolution of Marriage: A Practical Overview," Missouri Medicine, November/December 2004, Vol. 101, No. 6.; and, Chapter on Antenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, The Missouri Bar Family Law Continuing Legal Education Deskbook, Sixth Edition, 2004.
Outside of his law practice, Justin is active in the St. Louis community. He is married and lives in the City of St. Louis with his wife and two daughters.
Areas of Practice
- 100% Family/Domestic Law
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 2001
Education
- Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
- J.D. - 2001
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United State of America
- B.A. - 1997
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Psychology
Published Works
- "Dissolution of Marriage: A Practical Overview", Missouri Medicine, Vol. 101, No. 6, November/December, 2004
- Chapter on Antenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, The Missouri Bar Family Law Continuing Legal Education Deskbook, Sixth Edition, 2004
Honors and Awards
- ABA Negotiation Competition Finalist, 1998
Professional Associations and Memberships
- The Missouri Bar, Member, 2001 - Present
- St. Louis County Bar Association, Member, 2001 - Present
- The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member, 2001 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Husch Blackwell Sanders, LLP, Associate Attorney, 2004 - 2009
- Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, PC, Associate Attorney, 2000 - 2004
Pro Bono Activities
- Legal Services of Eastern Missouri - Volunteer Lawyer, 2001 - Present
Fraternities/Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
