Atty. Samuel Rutherford
Clients come to Sam Rutherford for his industry-recognized complex commercial litigation defense. His experience in state and federal courts throughout the country allows him to provide practical counsel for even the most complex matters.
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Samuel Rutherford is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Clients come to Sam Rutherford for his industry-recognized complex commercial litigation defense
- His experience in state and federal courts throughout the country allows him to provide practical counsel for even the most complex matters
- He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on the health care, financial services, and transportation industries
- Sam has represented companies throughout the country in a broad range of litigation, including claims involving the False Claims Act, Sherman Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, federal and state health care regulations, class actions, unfair trade practices statutes, and the Bayh–Dole Act
- He is a member of the health care, financial services, and appellate litigation teams
- Sam frequently represents clients in large and complex contract disputes and arbitrations, particularly in the hospital, health care services, and revenue cycle management industries
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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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