Atty. Seth J. Rutman

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.

Miami Miami 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Seth J. Rutman at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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

Practice Areas Explained

Seth J. Rutman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth J. Rutman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Contracts

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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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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Seth J. Rutman

Where is Seth J. Rutman's law office located?
Seth J. Rutman's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Rafool, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seth J. Rutman handle?
Seth J. Rutman focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Seth J. Rutman practiced law?
Seth J. Rutman has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Seth J. Rutman go to law school?
Seth J. Rutman earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A. Art, 2008).
How can I contact Seth J. Rutman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 2013
B.A. Art
Boston College
- 2008

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2013
New Jersey
Admitted: 2013
Florida
Admitted: 2016
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2018

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