Atty. Michael Rutherford

Atty. Michael Rutherford

Michael Rutherford is a lawyer practicing agribusiness, corporate commercial law, corporate finance and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Alberta in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Rutherford at a glance

Michael Rutherford is an Associate based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Bennett Jones LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2007). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B., 2006) and University of Alberta (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Rutherford is a lawyer practicing agribusiness, corporate commercial law, corporate finance and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Alberta in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Michael practices at Bennett Jones LLP in Edmonton, AB

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Rutherford's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael Rutherford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael Rutherford is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Alberta →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Michael Rutherford is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Alberta →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alberta

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Rutherford

Where is Michael Rutherford's law office located?
Michael Rutherford's law practice is located in Edmonton, Alberta. The firm is Bennett Jones LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Rutherford handle?
Michael Rutherford focuses on business, m&a, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How long has Michael Rutherford practiced law?
Michael Rutherford has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Michael Rutherford go to law school?
Michael Rutherford earned their education at (LL.B., 2006); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Michael Rutherford for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Osgoode Hall Law School
- 2006
B.A.
University of Alberta
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 2007

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