Atty. David Scott Rutherford

Atty. David Scott Rutherford

David Scott Rutherford is a lawyer practicing constitutional, real estate, liability and 11 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About David Scott Rutherford at a glance

David Scott Rutherford is a Managing Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Rutherford & Christie LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, construction, product liability, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Eighth Circuits (1986) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York (1986). Educated at Southern Methodist University College of Law (J.D., 1985) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1982). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Scott Rutherford is a lawyer practicing constitutional, real estate, liability and 11 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices at Rutherford & Christie LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Scott Rutherford's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Real Estate Law

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Scott Rutherford

Where is David Scott Rutherford's law office located?
David Scott Rutherford's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Rutherford & Christie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Rutherford handle?
David Scott Rutherford focuses on personal injury, real estate, construction, product liability, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Scott Rutherford practiced law?
David Scott Rutherford has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David Scott Rutherford go to law school?
David Scott Rutherford earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact David Scott Rutherford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University College of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Hamilton College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Eighth Circuits
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1986

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