Barbara E. Ruark
About Barbara E. Ruark
Barbara E. Ruark is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Barbara E. Ruark is recognized in the following practice area:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Orbock Ruark & Dillard PC
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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