Atty. Michael James Ruttinger

Atty. Michael James Ruttinger

Michael James Ruttinger is a lawyer practicing appellate & legal issues, class action litigation, medical & pharmaceutical liability and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from College of Wooster in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Ruttinger at a glance

Michael James Ruttinger is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Tucker Ellis Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2008), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Sixth Circuits (2008), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (2010). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2008) and College of Wooster (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael James Ruttinger is a lawyer practicing appellate & legal issues, class action litigation, medical & pharmaceutical liability and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from College of Wooster in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Michael practices at Tucker Ellis, LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Ruttinger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Ruttinger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael James Ruttinger is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Ruttinger

Where is Michael James Ruttinger's law office located?
Michael James Ruttinger's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Tucker Ellis Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Ruttinger handle?
Michael James Ruttinger focuses on class action, litigation, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael James Ruttinger practiced law?
Michael James Ruttinger has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Michael James Ruttinger go to law school?
Michael James Ruttinger earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Michael James Ruttinger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2008
B.A.
College of Wooster
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Sixth Circuits
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2010

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