About Malcolm
Malcolm Ruff earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University in 2006 and completed his J.D. at the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2012. He moved from academic study into legal practice in Maryland, where he is licensed to work across the state. His path through two different campuses framed a steady progression into courtroom work and client representation.
At Duke, he studied the liberal arts curriculum that often serves as the foundation for critical analysis in law. He took the next step at the University of Baltimore School of Law, finishing in 2012. After law school he established his practice in Maryland. Over the years he has built experience in the state’s courts and regulatory settings.
Ruff’s career has been anchored in Maryland firms. He is listed at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, P.A., where he works alongside other trial attorneys. His day-to-day work includes advising clients, preparing pleadings and appearing in court. He balances written advocacy with in-person hearings and client meetings.
Colleagues describe him as thorough in case preparation. He spends time on factual investigation and managing the procedural steps that move matters forward. That attention to detail shapes how he approaches disputes and negotiations. He also handles the practical aspects of case management, from discovery schedules to motion practice.
Outside of courtroom hours he has continued to engage with developments in state law. He follows changes in statutes and local procedural rules that affect litigants in Maryland. That habit helps him advise clients on realistic options and the likely arc of a case through the courts.
Ruff’s work at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, P.A. places him in a firm environment where trial work and client counseling intersect. He represents clients across Maryland, handling the realities of litigation and the demands of advocacy. His current practice centers on representing clients in the Maryland legal system.
