Over 60 Years of experience

A Distinguished
New Jersey Law Firm

Gruccio, Pepper, De Santo & Ruth P.A. building

Bruce P. Dutra 

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Biography

Bruce P. Dutra graduated from the University of Delaware in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and Political Science. In 1999, he graduated from Purdue University with a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Mr. Dutra received his J.D., cum laude, from Rutgers University-Camden School of Law in 2024. 

While attending Rutgers School of Law, Mr. Dutra clerked at Gruccio, Pepper, De Santo & Ruth, P.A., and interned with the Office of General Counsel at Rowan University. Mr. Dutra was active in the Student Bar Association, serving as Secretary of the SBA from 2022-2024. 

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Dutra worked in higher education for twenty-five years a professor at Indiana University-Kokomo, Drew University, Montclair State University, Mott Community College, and Rowan University. He also served as Dean of the School of Humanities at the County College of Morris. 

Areas of Practice

  • Estate Planning and Administration
  • Real Estate Law
  • Business and Corporate Law
  • Employment Law
  • Labor Law
  • Education Law

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, 2024

Education

  • Rutgers School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey
    • J.D. - 2024
    • Honors: cum laude
  • Purdue University
    • Ph.D. - 1999
    • Major: Philosophy
  • University of Delaware
    • B.A. - 1990
    • Major: Philosophy and Political Science

Professional Associations

  • New Jersey State Bar Association, Member

Pro Bono Activities

  • Consulting Attorney, Pro Bono Estate Planning Student Group, Rutgers University-Camden School of Law, 2024-present
  • Secretary and Program Committee Chair, Human Resources Association of Southern New Jersey, 2022-present
  • Student Leader, Pro Bono Estate Planning Student Group, Rutgers University-Camden School of Law, 2022-2024
  • Secretary, Student Bar Association, Rutgers University-Camden School of Law, 2022-2024