Atty. Oliver Barrett Rutherford

Atty. Oliver Barrett Rutherford

Oliver Barrett Rutherford is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor and employment, construction / development. Oliver received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Louisville Louisville 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Oliver Barrett Rutherford at a glance

Oliver Barrett Rutherford is a Partner based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Smith & Smith Attorneys. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2000), U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (2000), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (2005), and U.S. Court of Appeal, Sixth Circuit (2005). Educated at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville (J.D., 2000) and Miami University (B.A., 1994). Active member of Louisville and Kentucky Bar Associations West Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Oliver Barrett Rutherford is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor and employment, construction / development
  • Oliver received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Oliver practices at Smith & Smith Attorneys in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Oliver Barrett Rutherford's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Oliver Barrett Rutherford

Where is Oliver Barrett Rutherford's law office located?
Oliver Barrett Rutherford's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Smith & Smith Attorneys. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Oliver Barrett Rutherford handle?
Oliver Barrett Rutherford focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Oliver Barrett Rutherford practiced law?
Oliver Barrett Rutherford has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Oliver Barrett Rutherford go to law school?
Oliver Barrett Rutherford earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Oliver Barrett Rutherford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville
- 2000
B.A.
Miami University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeal, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2005
West Virginia
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2011

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