Atty. Kent Geoffrey Rutter
Mr. Kent Geoffrey Rutter is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, litigation/trial practice, appellate: civil.
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Kent Geoffrey Rutter is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Haynes and Boone, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1996) and Duke University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Kent Geoffrey Rutter is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, litigation/trial practice, appellate: civil
- Kent received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Kent practices at Haynes and Boone, LLP in Houston, TX
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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