Atty. Michael Ruder

Atty. Michael Ruder

Michael Ruder is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, animal attacks and 34 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Chicago Chicago 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Ruder at a glance

Michael Ruder is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2012). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Michigan B.A. (—). Active member of Chicago Bar Association, Member, The Illinois State Bar Association, Member, and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Ruder is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, animal attacks and 34 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Michael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Ruder's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael Ruder is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Truck Accidents

Michael Ruder is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Wrongful Death

Michael Ruder is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

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 Ruder is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael Ruder is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Ruder

Where is Michael Ruder's law office located?
Michael Ruder's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Ruder handle?
Michael Ruder focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Ruder practiced law?
Michael Ruder has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Michael Ruder go to law school?
Michael Ruder earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (—).
How can I contact Michael Ruder for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
- 2011
University of Michigan B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2012

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