Atty. Sally Jane Rutherford

Atty. Sally Jane Rutherford

Sally Jane Rutherford is a lawyer practicing corporate litigation, employment law, banking and 18 other areas of law. Sally received a B.S. degree from Ferrum College in 1980, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Nashville Nashville 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Sally Jane Rutherford at a glance

Sally Jane Rutherford is a trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1998), District of Columbia (2000), and Tennessee (2008). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1998) and Ferrum College (B.S. University, 1980). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sally Jane Rutherford is a lawyer practicing corporate litigation, employment law, banking and 18 other areas of law
  • Sally received a B.S. degree from Ferrum College in 1980, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Sally practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Sally Jane Rutherford's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Sally Jane Rutherford is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Sally Jane Rutherford is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Sally Jane Rutherford is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

Sally Jane Rutherford is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Sally Jane Rutherford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sally Jane Rutherford

Where is Sally Jane Rutherford's law office located?
Sally Jane Rutherford's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sally Jane Rutherford handle?
Sally Jane Rutherford focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Sally Jane Rutherford practiced law?
Sally Jane Rutherford has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Sally Jane Rutherford go to law school?
Sally Jane Rutherford earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. University, 1980).
How can I contact Sally Jane Rutherford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 1998
B.S. University
Ferrum College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
Tennessee
Admitted: 2008

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