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.
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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.
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- 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
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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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