Based in Orange County, California, Rus, Miliband & Smith has developed a reputation as one of the nation’s leading law firms, having built a team of the most experienced and accomplished bankruptcy and litigation lawyers. Often outperforming larger state or national firms, Rus, Miliband & Smith aggressively defends its clients’ interests and often accepts complex high-profile cases, representing Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, institutional lenders, trustees, creditor’s committees, and individuals in the public eye. Working primarily within the commercial, real estate and business sectors, Rus, Miliband & Smith has developed strategic relationships with commercial banks, investment banks, real estate developers, entrepreneurs, and bankruptcy trustees.
Rus, Miliband & Smith is an active member of the American Inns of Court (AIC), and a sizeable portion of its attorneys have earned the Master of the Bench or Barrister designation within the organization. The highest possible rank in an Inn is Master of the Bench, followed by Barrister, Associate, and Pupil.
The AIC was created to foster a greater sense of ethics and professionalism within the field of law, as well as give professionals an opportunity to expand their skills. Each of the various Inns around the country meets on a monthly basis to hold educational programming and discussions about important topics that affect the practice of law today. Following the example set by the English legal apprenticeship system, the AIC connects those new to the profession with the most experienced judges and attorneys in their surrounding area in an environment that encourages dialogue and learning.
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