Atty. Stephen M. Ruschell

Atty. Stephen M. Ruschell

Stephen Ruschell is a member of the firm's Real Estate Service Group. His practice focuses on condemnation, real property, mergers & acquisitions, general business law, zoning and land development.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen M. Ruschell at a glance

Stephen M. Ruschell is a business, real estate, zoning, and estate litigation attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Stites & Harbison PLLC. Admitted to practice in Kentucky, Kentucky State Bar. Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1974) and University of Kentucky (—, 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026). Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Stephen Ruschell is a member of the firm's Real Estate Service Group
  • His practice focuses on condemnation, real property, mergers & acquisitions, general business law, zoning and land development
  • Mr. Ruschell additionally represents companies in the areas of general corporate law, commercial lending and bond issues
  • More Than Stites & Harbison Steve is a former chairman of the Fayette County Bar Foundation which he helped found in 2006
  • He was honored in June 2008 with the Justice James Keller Law Day Award for "dedicated and distinguished service to the Fayette County Community" for his work as organizer/founder/current chairman of the Fayette County Bar Foundation
  • He is also the former treasurer and a member of the Executive Committee of the Kentucky Humanities Council, a statewide organization fostering the humanities

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M. Ruschell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen M. Ruschell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen M. Ruschell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen M. Ruschell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Land Use & Zoning

Stephen M. Ruschell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Kentucky →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Stephen M. Ruschell is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lexington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen M. Ruschell

Where is Stephen M. Ruschell's law office located?
Stephen M. Ruschell's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Stites & Harbison PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M. Ruschell handle?
Stephen M. Ruschell focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
Where did Stephen M. Ruschell go to law school?
Stephen M. Ruschell earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (—, 1971).
How can I contact Stephen M. Ruschell for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen M. Ruschell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen M. Ruschell received?
Stephen M. Ruschell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1974
University of Kentucky
- 1971

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Condemnation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Development
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Easements and Rights of Way
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Golf and Resort Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Certiorari
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Title Matters
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fayette County Bar Foundation's Justice James Keller Law Day Award (2008)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Lexington)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Lexington)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Kentucky, Kentucky State Bar

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