Atty. Katelyn Jackson Ruston
Katelyn is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation group. Before joining the firm, she earned a master’s degree in education through the Memphis Teacher Residency and taught middle school math for five years in Memphis’s public schools.
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 4+ Years Experience
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About Katelyn Jackson Ruston at a Glance
Katelyn Jackson Ruston is a business and litigation attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (2022). Educated at University of Memphis (—, 2022). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Katelyn Jackson Ruston
- Katelyn is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation group
- Before joining the firm, she earned a master’s degree in education through the Memphis Teacher Residency and taught middle school math for five years in Memphis’s public schools
- Following her time in the classroom, Katelyn earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Memphis, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of The University of Memphis Law Review
- She then clerked for Judge Thomas L. Parker of the U.S
- District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and Judge Andre B. Mathis of the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- She is admitted to practice in Tennessee
Practice Areas Explained
Katelyn Jackson Ruston's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katelyn Jackson Ruston handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Business & Corporate Law in Memphis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Memphis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Memphis Choose Katelyn Jackson Ruston
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Katelyn Jackson Ruston's practice in the field of business and litigation.
4+ Years of Legal Practice
With 4 years in the profession, Katelyn Jackson Ruston has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Katelyn Jackson Ruston can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means Katelyn Jackson Ruston attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Katelyn Jackson Ruston Handles in Memphis
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