Atty. Chad Ruhr

Atty. Chad Ruhr

Chad Ruhr emphasizes clear communication and strategic guidance to build lasting relationships with his clients. He focuses on insurance coverage and defense, construction defects, trucking and transportation, professional liability, general civil litigation, and intellectual property protection, including trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks.

Gulfport Gulfport 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About Chad Ruhr at a glance

Chad Ruhr is a construction and insurance attorney based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar (2018). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (J.D.) and Mississippi State University (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026). Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chad Ruhr emphasizes clear communication and strategic guidance to build lasting relationships with his clients
  • He focuses on insurance coverage and defense, construction defects, trucking and transportation, professional liability, general civil litigation, and intellectual property protection, including trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks
  • Chad also advises on business formation and company structure, helping clients turn ideas into successful ventures
  • Learn more about Chad’s practice here

Practice Areas Explained

Chad Ruhr's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

Chad Ruhr is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chad Ruhr

Where is Chad Ruhr's law office located?
Chad Ruhr's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The firm is Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chad Ruhr handle?
Chad Ruhr focuses on construction, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Chad Ruhr practiced law?
Chad Ruhr has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Chad Ruhr go to law school?
Chad Ruhr earned their education at (J.D.); (B.S.).
How can I contact Chad Ruhr for a consultation?
You can contact Chad Ruhr 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 Chad Ruhr received?
Chad Ruhr's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University New Orleans
- In Progress
B.S.
Mississippi State University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
Admitted: 2018

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