Atty. Rutherford Scott Johnson

Atty. Rutherford Scott Johnson

Rutherford Scott Johnson is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, bad faith, tort litigation. Rutherford received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Long Beach Long Beach 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Rutherford Scott Johnson at a glance

Rutherford Scott Johnson is a Member based in Long Beach, California, practicing at Johnson Cebula And Rygh A Professional Corporation. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and U.S. Supreme Court (1983). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1978) and Harvard College (A.B., 1974). Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rutherford Scott Johnson is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, bad faith, tort litigation
  • Rutherford received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Rutherford practices at Johnson, Cebula & Rygh A Professional Corporation in Long Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rutherford Scott Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Rutherford Scott Johnson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Rutherford Scott Johnson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rutherford Scott Johnson

Where is Rutherford Scott Johnson's law office located?
Rutherford Scott Johnson's law practice is located in Long Beach, California. The firm is Johnson Cebula And Rygh A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rutherford Scott Johnson handle?
Rutherford Scott Johnson focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rutherford Scott Johnson practiced law?
Rutherford Scott Johnson has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Rutherford Scott Johnson go to law school?
Rutherford Scott Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact Rutherford Scott Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1978
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983

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