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 Immigration and international law; civil litigation including commercial disputes condemnation and personal injury; non-profit organizations; community based health care and public interest advocacy.
Tom Ruge focuses his practice in three different areas. He represents many employers seeking to hire foreign nationals with obtaining appropriate immigration visas. He has handled virtually every other type of immigration matter as well as representation of foreign nationals in business transactions and civil and criminal litigation. Mr. Ruge's second area of practice is general civil litigation, and he has represented people with catastrophic injuries in obtaining adequate compensation for their losses, represented land owners in condemnation proceedings and represented business people in a variety of commercial disputes. His third area of practice is representation of community based health care providers and advising other non-profit organizations. Mr. Ruge has engaged in public interest work, including past service as a public defender in Marion County, representation of migrant farm workers, pro bono representation for child advocates and service on boards of non-profit philanthropic organizations. He also has assisted with various projects of the Mexican Consulate for the benefit of Mexican nationals living in Indiana.
In October, 2005, Mr. Ruge was appointed by the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Relations to represent the Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis.
A Full Service Indianapolis Law Firm
Representing Businesses and Individuals
Lewis & Kappes is a general practice law firm composed of experienced attorneys delivering aggressive and innovative services in a cost-effective manner. While we offer the kind of work product, human resources and technical support expected from a large law firm, we retain small firm efficiency and focus on personal attention.
Headquartered in downtown Indianapolis on the twenty-fifth floor of 1 American Square, Lewis & Kappes is in the heart of the business district, adjacent to federal and state courts and the governmental agencies with which we interact. In 2008, we opened a second office in Zionsville to serve clients in and around Boone County.
A Wide Range of Clients, A Variety of Services
Our clients range from national and international corporations to small businesses, municipalities, associations, health care providers and non-profit organizations of every type. We also serve individuals and families, with issues ranging from family law and divorce to estate planning.
Our lawyers provide litigation as well as mediation and arbitration services to meet the needs of our clients. Our legal services are complemented by the independent group with which we are associated: The Lewis & Kappes Governmental Relations Group, LLC ("L&K Governmental"). This group provides representation in connection with legislative affairs, agency relations, governmental procurements and grass roots coalitions.
Areas of Practice:
 Civil Litigation
Business and Corporate Law
Energy and Utility Law
Health Care Law
Immigration and International Law
Temporary, Seasonal or Other Workers
Professionals in Specialty Occupations
Intra-Company Transferees
Canadian and Mexican Professionals
Government Law
Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning
Family Law
Estate Planning
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