Atty. Chad A. Ruhr
Throughout his involvement with companies of various sizes and formal structures, Chad Ruhr has learned that the most crucial component to a working relationship is communication. Communication is more than simply a “check in the box”- it allows you to build trust and a relationship with clients that goes beyond a name on a pleading.
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About Chad A. Ruhr at a glance
Chad A. Ruhr is an Associate based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on business, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern Distric (2018). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (J.D., 2018) and Mississippi State University (B.S. Biochemistry, 2014). Active member of Associations •The Mississippi Bar Association •Harrison County Bar Association •Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar. Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Throughout his involvement with companies of various sizes and formal structures, Chad Ruhr has learned that the most crucial component to a working relationship is communication
- Communication is more than simply a “check in the box”- it allows you to build trust and a relationship with clients that goes beyond a name on a pleading
- Chad’s knowledge in a myriad of legal fields and genuine commitment to all of his cases allows him to build a lasting relationship with each one of his clients
- Chad’s practice is focused around insurance coverage and defense, construction defects, trucking and transportation, professional liability, and other general civil litigation matters
- Chad’s practice areas also include the protection of an individual person’s or company’s intellectual property rights including trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks
- He also specializes in business formation and development of a company’s formal structure including its respective governing documents, offering counsel to existing companies as to how they can best achieve their goals, and guiding clients through the process of incubating their ideas/business plans
- Chad works diligently to ensure that his clients’ ideas grow into a profitable and rewarding endeavor
- Chad is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast with an avid love of the water
- He enjoys kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, relaxing on a beach with his dog, Bella, and skating around downtown Gulfport with his girlfriend, Kaylin
- When Chad is not in the office or on the water, he enjoys traveling to new places throughout the world and planning his next big adventure
- Awards & Recognitions •Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America - Construction Law, Insurance Law, Transportation Law, 2026 RELATED NEWS 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America
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Chad A. Ruhr's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chad A. Ruhr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Chad A. Ruhr is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Chad A. Ruhr is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Mississippi →
Chad A. Ruhr is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →
Chad A. Ruhr is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Chad A. Ruhr is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gulfport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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