Atty. Charles Edward Rust

Atty. Charles Edward Rust

Depending on when and where you know him from, Chuck Rust answers to Chuck, Charlie, or Charles. He is an associate with the litigation practice group at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Edward Rust at a glance

Charles Edward Rust is an Associate based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2017) and Kentucky U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of (2018). Educated at University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (J.D. Salmon, 2019) and W. Bruce Lunsford Academy for Law, Business, and Technology (—). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Depending on when and where you know him from, Chuck Rust answers to Chuck, Charlie, or Charles
  • He is an associate with the litigation practice group at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker
  • His practice is diverse and has included general litigation, business disputes, real estate, employment law and restrictive covenants, appellate issues, and eminent domain
  • Admitted in both Ohio and Kentucky, Chuck is intentional about having variety in his practice and enjoys learning new things on a daily basis
  • Born and raised in Northern Kentucky, Chuck graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2013
  • He went on to study law at Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 2017
  • During his time at Chase, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, was a member of the National Arbitration Team, and was part of the inaugural class of the W. Bruce Lunsford Academy for Law, Business, and Technology Honors Program
  • Before joining RKPT, Chuck handled a wide array of cases in both state and federal courts and consistently obtained positive results for his clients
  • He approaches his practice with intellectual curiosity and strives to exceed his clients’ expectations
  • The most satisfying part of his practice is getting to dig deep and become an expert on unexpected topics
  • Chuck resides in Alexandria, Kentucky with his wife and young daughter and spends his free time with family, honing his cooking skills, or exercising

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Edward Rust's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Edward Rust 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

Charles Edward Rust is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Edward Rust

Where is Charles Edward Rust's law office located?
Charles Edward Rust's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Edward Rust handle?
Charles Edward Rust focuses on business, real estate, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Charles Edward Rust practiced law?
Charles Edward Rust has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Charles Edward Rust go to law school?
Charles Edward Rust earned their education at (J.D. Salmon, 2019); (—).
How can I contact Charles Edward Rust for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Salmon
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
- 2019
W. Bruce Lunsford Academy for Law, Business, and Technology
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2017
Kentucky U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 2018

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