Louie A. Ruiz

Louie A. Ruiz is a trial attorney who focuses on trust, probate, and estate litigation, with particular depth in resolving complex financial elder abuse cases. When an aging parent's savings have been drained, a trustee has mismanaged or diverted assets, or a caregiver or family member has used undue influence to rewrite an estate plan, Louie steps in to uncover what happened, trace where the money went, and fight to restore what was taken.

Financial elder abuse cases are rarely simple. They often involve years of transactions, layered accounts, real property transfers, and family relationships that make the facts hard to untangle. Louie approaches them methodically: he gathers and analyzes the financial records, builds the evidentiary picture piece by piece, and uses the full range of civil and probate remedies available to hold wrongdoers accountable and recover assets for his clients.

Every client relationship begins the same way: by listening. Louie asks questions, then listens again, taking the time to understand the full scope of what a client is facing before proposing a path forward. He then lays out the options clearly so clients can make informed, confident decisions about how to proceed.

"From the outset, I want clients to know they can count on me, and that we take care of them as a team," Louie explains. "But I'm a straight shooter. I don't oversell anything. The more we work the case, the more evidence we gather, the more we prepare, the more likely it is that we'll prevail, because we're doing everything we can. So while I can't guarantee an outcome, I can guarantee that I'll work very hard to get clients what they want, and that my team is doing everything possible to raise the probability of success."

Known as an experienced, passionate, and aggressive litigator, Louie brings a practical, results-driven mindset to every case. His thorough trial preparation gives him an edge well before trial, often positioning clients for strong resolutions through mediation and negotiation. When a case does need to go to trial, he is ready.

In addition to financial elder abuse, Louie litigates trust and will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims against trustees and executors, petitions to remove trustees and compel accountings, and contested conservatorship and guardianship proceedings. Before dedicating his practice to trust and probate litigation in Southern California, he litigated cases across other areas of law, including employment law. That broader litigation background shapes how he evaluates risk, develops evidence, and positions cases for success.

Fluent in Spanish, Louie is committed to serving his community, including through his sponsorship of young professional boxers. Outside the office, he treasures time with his family, including his two dogs, and stays physically and mentally sharp through boxing, his favorite form of exercise.

Professional Memberships

• Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section
• Wealthcounsel
• Mexican American Bar Association
• San Bernardino County Bar Association
• Hispanic Bar Association of Inland Empire

Education

• Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, J.D.
• California State Polytechnic University, B.A., History