Atty. Ashley Benson Rutherford

Atty. Ashley Benson Rutherford

Ashley Benson Rutherford is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, longshore and harbor workers compensation act, workers' compensation. Ashley received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Chicago Chicago 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Ashley Benson Rutherford at a glance

Ashley Benson Rutherford is a business, workers comp, litigation, and maritime attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2010). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Florida (B.A., 2007). Active member of Jacksonville Bar Association The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ashley Benson Rutherford is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, longshore and harbor workers compensation act, workers' compensation
  • Ashley received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Ashley practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Ashley Benson Rutherford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ashley Benson Rutherford 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.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Ashley Benson Rutherford is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Ashley Benson Rutherford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Ashley Benson Rutherford is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ashley Benson Rutherford

Where is Ashley Benson Rutherford's law office located?
Ashley Benson Rutherford's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ashley Benson Rutherford handle?
Ashley Benson Rutherford focuses on business, workers comp, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ashley Benson Rutherford practiced law?
Ashley Benson Rutherford has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Ashley Benson Rutherford go to law school?
Ashley Benson Rutherford earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact Ashley Benson Rutherford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 2010
B.A.
University of Florida
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2010

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