Atty. Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr.

Atty. Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr.

Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil practice, contracts, corporate law and 7 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 2008, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. at a glance

Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. is an Associate based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at DunbarMonroe, PLLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2013). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of Mississippi (B.A., 2008). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil practice, contracts, corporate law and 7 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 2008, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Matthew practices at DunbarMonroe, PLLC in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr.

Where is Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr.'s law office located?
Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr.'s law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is DunbarMonroe, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. handle?
Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. focuses on contracts, business, real estate, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. practiced law?
Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. go to law school?
Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A., 2008).
How can I contact Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr. received?
Matthew Elder Rutherford, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2013
B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 2008

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2013

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