The career of Ignacio Palomar Ruiz combines entrepreneurial initiative, experience in the courts, and a presence in Madrid's public life. At the helm of Servilegal Abogados, the firm he founded, he has developed a career that encompasses high-profile cases, the defense of companies and individuals, and litigation that has reached the Supreme Court.
His name is associated with personalities such as David Bustamante, the legal defense of the VTC sector, and television appearances. He was also awarded the Golden Gown by Forbes Hispano, for the lawyer with the greatest projection in the Spanish sphere.
But this journey also has a less visible dimension: that of the entrepreneur building his own firm, the investor who understands the decisions and risks of the business world, and the family man who balances these responsibilities with a demanding profession.
## The entrepreneur behind the lawyer
Founding and managing a law firm requires legal judgment, organizational skills, and determination. In Palomar's case, Servilegal is the project around which he has developed this dual role of lawyer and businessman since 2013.
His experience as an entrepreneur and investor gives him a perspective close to those who come to the firm with a business to protect, an investment to study, or a conflict that could jeopardize years of work. He understands the responsibility of making one's own decisions and sustaining a project long-term.
This business facet is combined with attention to individuals. Behind the cases are families, jobs, and personal concerns; a reality that gives meaning to the practice of law and connects with his own status as a father. In his profile, family life and professional initiative are part of the same story.
## A legal reference for the VTC sector
One of his most recognizable specializations is transport law, particularly in taxis and VTC. His work with companies and operators has made him a reference name in this field in Spain.
Among the companies he has served are those linked to Uber. La Vanguardia has highlighted Moove Cars among Servilegal's clients, reflecting the firm's presence in a sector that requires understanding both business activity and its legal conflicts.
This experience has also led the media to seek his opinion. La Sexta, for example, has featured his explanations on licenses and the coexistence between taxis and VTC. His specialization thus has a dual projection: defending his clients' interests and explaining complex mobility issues to the public.
## A victory before the Supreme Court with consequences for salaries
Among the milestones of his career is the appeal he won before the Supreme Court regarding on-site standby duty for ambulance workers.
The ruling of January 16, 2025 upheld the appeal for unification of doctrine filed by Ignacio Palomar Ruiz. The resolution recognized that standby duties requiring physical presence at the workplace should be counted as effective working time, and that any excess over the annual working hours should be paid as overtime, following the high court's doctrine.
For healthcare workers, the outcome had a specific meaning: the economic recognition of time spent being available to provide service. For Palomar and Servilegal, it represented a professional achievement demonstrating the ability to sustain a claim to the highest instance and obtain a favorable ruling, in a Court that most lawyers have rarely even reached.
It is one of the episodes that best illustrates the scope of his work: a legal defense whose outcome directly impacts the working lives of those who placed their trust in the firm.
## The trust of public figures
Another facet of his career is advising well-known individuals. His professional relationship with David Bustamante over the years has been documented in various publications, as has his advisory work for chef Alberto Chicote. These are references that are part of the public profile achieved by the founder of Servilegal.
In addition, he participates as a legal expert on Equipo de Investigación and has appeared on other programs and in media outlets. This activity has brought him closer to an audience seeking understandable answers to legal situations that often affect daily life.
## Commitment to Madrid and future lawyers
His connection to the profession has also been expressed through bar association representation. He was part of the board of directors of AJA, of the Illustrious Bar Association of Madrid, participating in the representation of Madrid lawyers. His appointment as a board member was reported by the legal press in 2015.
He has advised groups in the Madrid City Council and the Assembly of Madrid, and has acted as an advisor to a municipal group on matters before the Madrid Zonal Electoral Board. He has also participated in the School Council of a school in Pozuelo de Alarcón, adding involvement in the educational field to his career.
Training also holds a significant place: he has been a tutor for the Master's Degree in Legal Practice at the Complutense University of Madrid for eight years. Accompanying those who are starting out, and teaching them the practical aspects of the profession, allows the transfer of real-world experience in daily practice to new generations.
## Recognition for a unique career
In 2024, Ignacio Palomar Ruiz received the Cross of Merit from the Association of Experts of the Kingdom of Spain, ASPEJURE, along with Mr. Eugenio Ribón, dean of the Bar Association of Madrid. A distinction that adds to his career as a lawyer and expert.
For his career, his entrepreneurial initiative, and his commitment to defending his clients, we today offer Ignacio Palomar Ruiz our highest recognition. Recognition for the lawyer and founder of Servilegal, but also for the family man who balances his personal responsibilities with an intense professional life.
