Melissa A. Ruth
About Melissa A. Ruth
Melissa A. Ruth is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Melissa A. Ruth is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Antitrust Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Education: Villanova University, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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