Atty. Donna Ballard Rutledge

Atty. Donna Ballard Rutledge

Ms. Donna Ballard Rutledge is a lawyer practicing communications & media, estate planning, real estate and 1 other area of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Donna Ballard Rutledge at a glance

Donna Ballard Rutledge is a estate planning, business, real estate, and entertainment attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985) and Louisiana (1989). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1985) and University of Mississippi (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Donna Ballard Rutledge is a lawyer practicing communications & media, estate planning, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Donna received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Donna practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Donna Ballard Rutledge's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Donna Ballard Rutledge is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

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

Donna Ballard Rutledge is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Donna Ballard Rutledge is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donna Ballard Rutledge

Where is Donna Ballard Rutledge's law office located?
Donna Ballard Rutledge's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donna Ballard Rutledge handle?
Donna Ballard Rutledge focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Donna Ballard Rutledge practiced law?
Donna Ballard Rutledge has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Donna Ballard Rutledge go to law school?
Donna Ballard Rutledge earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Donna Ballard Rutledge for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1985
B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1985
Louisiana
Admitted: 1989

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