Ronald E. Rucker, Principal

Ronald E. Rucker concentrates his practice in associations, business, emerging businesses, estate planning, real estate, and venture capital law.

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Phone: (314) 854-8677
Email: rer@carmodymacdonald.com

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Ron concentrates his practice in associations, business, emerging businesses, estate planning, real estate, and venture capital law. He also serves as a board member to several corporations. Ron is a Certified Public Accountant and was an accountant for an international accounting firm before beginning his business law practice in 1984. Accounting is the language of business, and Ron's insight into accounting provides an edge for his clients. He is a frequent lecturer and speaker on business law and tax issues. Ron is one of the co-managing principals of the firm.

Education

University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 1984;

Phi Delta Phi
Missouri Law Review

Washington University in St. Louis, B.S.B.A., Business Administration - Accounting and Finance, 1981

Admissions

Missouri
Illinois
U.S. Tax Court

Awards, Merits & Honors

Best Lawyers - The Best Lawyers in America - Real Estate Law (2020, 2021)
"Top 100 St. Louisans To Know to Succeed in Business" by St. Louis Small Business Monthly (2018)
"Top Mentor" by St. Louis Small Business Monthly (2018)
AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

Publications & Presentations

F Reorganization "Inversion" with an S-Corporation, October 23, 2018
Estate Planning Potpourri – Current Hot Topics, BKD Leadership Conference, June 2017
DBEs: A Nine-Hundred Pound Gorilla, NAED Southcentral, Eastern, and Western Regional Council Meetings, November 2016-February 2017
NAED Briefs: DBE Compliance, January 2016
Reading the Fine Print – Terms and Conditions Phase II, National Association of Electrical Distributors, May 2013
Portability – There is More to it Than You Think, BKD Annual Meeting, June 2013
Family Limited Partnerships – An Estate and Family Succession Planning Tool, September 2012
Ten Common Estate Planning Misconceptions and Other Selected Issues, May 31, 2012
Private Equity and Venture Capital Firm Portfolio Company Liability, October 2010
Nonprofit Corporations and Director Liability, October 2010
Construction / Real Estate Group Conference Current Real Estate Tax Potpourri, BKD, LLP, August 2008
Supplemental Materials for Advanced Section 1031 Exchanges, November 16, 2006
Essentials of Tax Deferred Real Estate Exchanges Under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, September 25, 2006
Essentials of Tax Deferred Real Estate Exchanges Under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, August 25, 2006
Refresher on Antitrust Compliance with a Discussion of Legal Issues Relevant to SPAs, National Association of Electrical Distributors, February 2006
Business Succession and Estate Planning Acronym Potpourri ILITs, IDITs, GRATs and FLPs, May 22, 2003
Estate Planning Discussion Outline, February 26, 2003
Workouts, Foreclosure Agreements and Lender Liability, May 15, 2002
Financial Education Day, MNS & Associates, P.C., CPAs, January 20, 2001

Professional & Community Involvement

American Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
St. Louis County Bar Association
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants