Kenneth G. Ruttenberg

Known as a tough civil litigator who represents property owners in construction defect and real estate lawsuits, and employees in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination, Kenneth G. Ruttenberg is an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest designation an attorney can earn, nationwide. In 2014, he was named a Southern California “Super Lawyer” by his peers, and from 2015 through 2022, has been listed among the Top 100 Super Lawyers of Southern California.

Ken’s aggressive approach to litigation has earned him rave reviews for acting as his clients’ voice and fierce advocate in the legal system. One of his past clients wrote: “You will never find an attorney as qualified and dedicated as Mr. Ruttenberg. His strength of character cannot be matched.” Over the 25+ years that he has been practicing law, he has settled numerous cases involving sexual harassment, disability and racial discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Similarly, on matters of construction defects, he has obtained multiple six and seven-figure settlements and awards on behalf of property owners, both in court and in arbitration. Additionally, he has obtained verdicts or settled lawsuits involving real estate disputes, personal injury, mold exposure, medical malpractice, wrongful death, breach of contract, business disputes, and insurance bad faith. He also has two published opinions from the California Court of Appeals. All told, Ken is considered one of the best civil litigators in Southern California.

Ken’s expertise in representing the owners of single-family homes, apartment buildings and condos in construction defect lawsuits comes from his years of practicing real estate law. Over that time, Ken has built valuable relationships with construction experts in all fields to assist in uncovering hidden defects and calculating damages.

Whether representing property owners or employees, Ken is able to win their trust and get the job done. His easygoing and open demeanor helps lower his clients’ stress level as he takes them through the legal process making it as easy and smooth as possible. Ken believes in treating his clients like family, continually updating them on any movement in their legal cases and is always positive and respectful of their feelings and positions.

Ken earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School where he was on the prestigious Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, and holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, San Diego. He is admitted to practice in all California state courts, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. In his free time, Ken enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, traveling, playing tennis, running, and scuba diving