Meet Tom Ruckman, Attorney at Law

Tom Ruckman was born and raised in the East Bay Area. He was raised with strong family values.

Tom attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in 2015. He thereafter worked in the financial sector as a licensed loan officer, working on well over $100 million in mortgage loans.

Thereafter, Tom worked at a large law firm, Fenwick & West, before earning a scholarship to Santa Clara Law. Tom began working in estate planning as a law clerk with John Marshall Collins in 2018.

In 2020, Tom graduated from Santa Clara Law and began work as a corporate attorney in startup law and mergers and acquisitions.

Tom transitioned back to estate planning full time in 2021 and has since drafted and implemented over 200 estate plans for Bay Area families.

200+

5

Years of practice

Estate Plans

Planning Your Family's Future

At Ruckman Law, we help young families in the East Bay secure their legacies with thoughtful estate plans tailored to their unique needs.

A warm, inviting office space in Berkeley with natural light and family photos on the desk.
A warm, inviting office space in Berkeley with natural light and family photos on the desk.
Estate Planning
LLC Services

We also assist with LLC setups for rental properties, helping clients build wealth while protecting their investments.