Atty. Seth J. Rutman
Seth J. Rutman is a Partner with Rafool, PLLC, and is admitted to practice in the courts of Florida, New York, and New Jersey and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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Seth J. Rutman is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Rafool, PLLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (2013), New Jersey (2013), Florida (2016), and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (2018). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2013) and Boston College (B.A. Art, 2008). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Seth J. Rutman is a Partner with Rafool, PLLC, and is admitted to practice in the courts of Florida, New York, and New Jersey and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Seth assists clients in navigating complex family law cases with a wide array of novel and complex issues such as valuing and equitably distributing multimillion dollar marital estates, children’s issues, alcohol and substance abuse issues, parental alienation, international and domestic relocation, and appellate work
- Seth also assists clients in bringing and litigating defamation actions in order to protect their hard-earned reputations
- Seth has been named a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers for 2021, 2022, and 2023
- Prior to joining Rafool, PLLC, Seth litigated complex nursing home malpractice and commercial litigation matters at a boutique law firm in New York City and clients in every facet of litigation, in the negotiating of commercial real estate leases, in business contract drafting, and has also represented clients before the New York State Liquor Authority
- Seth believes in open and honest communication with clients in order not only to address their needs and goals, but also to formulate litigation plans in order to achieve his clients’ aims
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Seth J. Rutman is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →
Seth J. Rutman is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Florida →
Seth J. Rutman is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →
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.
Seth J. Rutman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Seth J. Rutman is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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