About FAR Law

Fernando Ruiz founded FAR Law after a long career that spans military service, engineering roles, and more than three decades of in‑house corporate legal work.

He began his professional life as a Navy Surface Warfare Officer, serving five years on active duty at sea. He continued his service for twenty‑five years in the Navy Reserve, holding multiple unit command assignments and concluding his career as the Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for the State of Indiana. He retired as a Navy Captain.

After active duty, Fernando joined GE Aerospace as an engineer and later transitioned into legal roles within GE. Over the next fifteen years, he served in in‑house positions at GE Aircraft Engines and GE Motors, managing commercial, compliance, governance, and intellectual‑property matters.

He then joined Regal Beloit Corporation (now Regal Rexnord), where he served for nearly two decades in senior legal roles, including as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. In that capacity, he served as the lead legal counsel for several global business units.

This sequence of military service, engineering experience, diverse in‑house corporate legal roles, and executive legal leadership informs the practice’s approach.

Education and credentials

B.S., United States Naval Academy; M.B.A., Xavier University; J.D., Western New England University (cum laude) 

Registered patent practitioner (USPTO); accredited to represent veterans before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 

The practice emphasizes:

• clarity and straightforward communication

• practical next steps

• careful evaluation of each matter

• steady guidance rather than litigation

• a remote‑first model that respects clients’ time

• bilingual support for Spanish‑speaking clients and families

FAR Law’s work is grounded in a long-standing commitment to public and community service. The practice maintains a focus on contributing to the broader community and supporting individuals and families who may face barriers to traditional legal services. 

FAR Law also provides guidance to veterans, service members, and their families, including those in Indiana or Ohio and those stationed elsewhere with Indiana‑ or Ohio‑related legal questions.