Atty. Michael J. "Mick" Rusing
Attorney Mick Rusing heads up the firm’s litigation section, which covers virtually every area of civil litigation. A lawyer for over thirty years, Mr.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Tucson, AZ
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About Michael J. "Mick" Rusing at a Glance
Michael J. "Mick" Rusing is a personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and class action attorney based in Tucson, Arizona, practicing at Rusing Lopez Lizardi & Saffer PLLC. Admitted to practice in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona. Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1980) and University of San Francisco (—, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Tucson, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J. "Mick" Rusing
- Attorney Mick Rusing heads up the firm’s litigation section, which covers virtually every area of civil litigation
- A lawyer for over thirty years, Mr. Rusing has tried well over 100 cases in federal and state courts in diverse areas such as breach of fiduciary duty, contract, ERISA, employment, environmental, insurance bad faith, insurance coverage, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, patent infringement, products liability, securities, trusts and estates, will contests, and wrongful death
- He has argued cases before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, the Nevada Supreme Court, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panels, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Although Mr. Rusing still maintains a significant part of his litigation practice in the injury area, including products liability and malpractice, in recent years his focus has been on significant business litigation frequently involving the prosecution and defense of fraud actions, partnerships disputes or other business entity litigation among principals, and matters involving real estate or construction
- Mr. Rusing has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 2004, and is the current State Chair for the State of Arizona
- Mr. Rusing was also selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation
- The Chambers and Partners USA Survey of America’s Leading Business Lawyers recognized Mick as a top litigator in Arizona
- According to the survey, “Rusing is no stranger to multi-million dollar disputes…” and peers acknowledged him as “one of the finest: he has all the right attributes you want in a lawyer.” In the first Arizona Super Lawyer poll Mick was chosen as an Arizona Super Lawyer, and one of the top 50 lawyers in Arizona
- Mr. Rusing is “AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated” through the Martindale Hubble PEER REVIEW RATINGS Process
Practice Areas Explained
Michael J. "Mick" Rusing's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. "Mick" Rusing handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tucson.
Personal Injury in Tucson
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.
Michael J. "Mick" Rusing is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arizona →
Employment Law in Tucson
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael J. "Mick" Rusing is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arizona →
Business & Corporate Law in Tucson
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J. "Mick" Rusing is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →
Real Estate Law in Tucson
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael J. "Mick" Rusing is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arizona →
Class Action in Tucson
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tucson
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tucson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Tucson Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tucson-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 Tucson Choose Michael J. "Mick" Rusing
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 Michael J. "Mick" Rusing's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and class action.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Michael J. "Mick" Rusing can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tucson
A Tucson-based practice means Michael J. "Mick" Rusing attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael J. "Mick" Rusing Handles in Tucson
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael J. "Mick" Rusing has experience with under Arizona law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael J. "Mick" Rusing directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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