Randolph E. Ruff
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Recognized since 2006
Chicago, Illinois
Practice Areas
Construction Law
Litigation - Construction
Mr. Ruff has been representing general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other participants in the construction industry since 1986. As the chair of Ogletree’s construction practice group, that U.S. News and World Report has ranked as a Tier-1 practice group, Mr. Ruff prosecutes and defends claims arising out of public and private construction projects in federal and state court litigation, arbitration and mediation. Mr. Ruff handles claims involving construction and material defects, improper or non-conforming work, extra work, changed conditions, warranty, delay, disruption acceleration and contract interpretation. In addition, he assists contractors in negotiating construction contracts with owners, design builders and architects as well as preparing subcontract programs on a client-by-client or job-by-job basis. Mr. Ruff is familiar with traditional delivery systems as well as design-build, fast track, and collaborative systems. Leading Lawyers Magazine named Mr. Ruff one of the top ten Illinois construction lawyers in 2008-2010. He has been acknowledged by Chambers USA for the past eight years and by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers publications. Mr. Ruff serves on the Steering Committee of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys and is the past chair of the Chicago Bar Association Mechanics Lien and Construction Subcommittee. Mr. Ruff writes and lectures frequently on a variety of construction topics.
Contact & Links
- Lawyer Page: https://ogletree.com/people/randolph-e-ruff/
Location
- 155 North Wacker Drive, Suite 4300
Chicago, IL 60606
Education
- Valparaiso University, J.D., graduated 1986
- University of Colorado at Boulder, BA, graduated 1981
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- Chicago Bar Association - Member
- Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys - Steering Committee
Headquarters:
Atlanta, Georgia
285 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
89 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Construction, Chicago (2024)
- Construction Law, Chicago (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Awards:
- Chambers USA
- Illinois Super Lawyer
Publications
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