About Peter Scott
Peter Scott Rukin is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California and New York. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1995 and holds bar number 178336. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Rukin is a managing partner at Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP, a law firm with offices in San Francisco and Oakland, California. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
Mr. Rukin earned his Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law in 1991. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988. During his time at NYU, he developed a strong foundation in legal principles, which has informed his approach to complex litigation.
Mr. Rukin concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law and civil rights. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving wage and hour disputes, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and civil rights violations. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rukin has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for several years.
Mr. Rukin is an active member of the California Lawyers Association and the Labor and Employment Law Section. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law. He is also a certified mediator through the California State Bar's Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Mr. Rukin is fluent in English, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of California effectively.
