Atty. Samuel Reed Rutherford

Atty. Samuel Reed Rutherford

Mr. Samuel Reed Rutherford is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, litigation, commercial and 3 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Samuel Reed Rutherford at a glance

Samuel Reed Rutherford is a Senior Associate based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2005). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 2005) and University of Georgia (A.B., 2002). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Samuel Reed Rutherford is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, litigation, commercial and 3 other areas of law
  • Samuel received a A.B. degree from University of Georgia in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Samuel practices at Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel Reed Rutherford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel Reed 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Samuel Reed Rutherford

Where is Samuel Reed Rutherford's law office located?
Samuel Reed Rutherford's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel Reed Rutherford handle?
Samuel Reed Rutherford focuses on business, litigation, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Samuel Reed Rutherford practiced law?
Samuel Reed Rutherford has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Samuel Reed Rutherford go to law school?
Samuel Reed Rutherford earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (A.B., 2002).
How can I contact Samuel Reed Rutherford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 2005
A.B.
University of Georgia
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2005

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