Admitted:  2006, State Bar of Texas

Law School:  Franklin Pierce Law Center, J.D., 2006, Cum Laude

Graduate School:    Franklin Pierce Law Center, Masters of Laws, Commerce and Technology, January 2009

College:  University of New Hampshire, B.S. Hospitality Management, 2000

Law Review:  Pierce Law Review, Senior Articles Editor

Member:  State Bar of Texas; Collin County Bar Association; Texas Young Lawyers Association

Born: Manchester, New Hampshire

Publications: Property Damage From Water Run-Off, October 2005; http://www.nhbar.org/for-the-public/real-estate-law.asp

Professional: Philip M Ruais' practice centers on the negotiation and drafting of documents for business, commercial and real estate transactions.  Philip represents and advises owners, landlords, tenants and developers in a range of complex transactions involving commercial property, residential property, business operation and business acquisition.  Philip has experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of project documents, including specialized business contracts, buy / sell agreements, commercial leases, employment agreements and stock purchase agreements.  Philip's practice also involves counseling clients on intellectual property matters involving copyrights and trademarks.

Realizing that avoiding litigation is not always an option, Philip emphasizes a cost effective, aggressive approach to represent clients in business and commercial litigation.

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Personal: Philip is married to a Registered Nurse and is the father of two children.  Out of the office, Philip enjoys playing sports and attending sporting events with his family.  When not playing with his children, Philip enjoys rebuilding classic cars.