Atty. David L. Rutherford
David L. Rutherford is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, contracts and 3 other areas of law.
Profile Summary
About David L. Rutherford at a glance
David L. Rutherford is a Member based in Evanston, Illinois, practicing at David L. Rutherford. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1979). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1979) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1974). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Evanston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- David L. Rutherford is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, contracts and 3 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
- David practices at David L. Rutherford in Evanston, IL
Practice Areas Explained
David L. Rutherford's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David L. Rutherford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
David L. Rutherford is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
David L. Rutherford is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David L. Rutherford is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David L. Rutherford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David L. Rutherford is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Evanston 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.
Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Evanston or all attorneys in Illinois.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about David L. Rutherford
Where is David L. Rutherford's law office located?
What practice areas does David L. Rutherford handle?
How long has David L. Rutherford practiced law?
Where did David L. Rutherford go to law school?
How can I contact David L. Rutherford for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.