Law Offices of Brent Williams-Ruth was founded by Brent Williams-Ruth.  Brent has is a fourth generation Washingtonian, living between Pierce and King Counties his entire life, except for a couple short-term stints in Washington, D.C.

Brent obtained his undergraduate degrees at Tacoma Community College (Associates Arts & Sciences) and the University of Washington (Bachelor of Arts).  He took the next step in his formal education by enrolling in law school at Seattle University School of Law, graduating in December 2001.  Brent sat for and passed the Washington State Bar Exam in February 2002, and was sworn in as a member of the Washington State Bar in June 2002.

Brent began his career as an insurance defense attorney specializing in coverage matters, where he developed the skills of interpreting complex contracts.  He handled cases ranging from multi-million-dollar construction claims to personal injury cases with unique damage claims, and spoke to conferences and organizations regarding insurance matters.

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After years of working in the insurance defense world, and with the support and encouragement of his last firm, the Scheer Law Group, Brent decided to move out on his own and concentrate on his chosen area of law. He started Law Offices of Brent Williams-Ruth on July 1, 2015.

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Nearly ten years since opening his own firm, Brent has gone on to be a leader among the Washington State Bar Association joining the Board of Governors from September 2020 until January 2025. 

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Brent is also proud to serve on the Board of Regents for Seattle University, the Wesley Homes Foundation Board, and the Executive Committee for the WSBA Real Property, Probate, & Trust Section (RPPT). In these roles, he provides thoughts, ideas, and input those in charge while serving as a cheerleaders and supporter of each organization.  

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