Atty. Stephen M Ruschell

Atty. Stephen M Ruschell

Stephen M Ruschell is a lawyer practicing conservation easements, land use and zoning, real estate and 8 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from University of Kentucky, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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About Stephen M Ruschell at a glance

Stephen M Ruschell is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Stites & Harbison, PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1974). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. 1974 Moot Court Board University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. Vice President (—) and University of Kentucky B.B.A. with honors University of Kentucky B.B.A. 1971 Omicron Delta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships American Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association Fayette County Bar Association Defense Research Institute (DRI) Kentucky Defense Counsel Fayette County Bar Foundation, Fellow Kentucky Bar Foundation, Fellow. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen M Ruschell is a lawyer practicing conservation easements, land use and zoning, real estate and 8 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from University of Kentucky, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Stephen practices at Stites & Harbison, PLLC in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M Ruschell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen M Ruschell 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Stephen M Ruschell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Kentucky →

Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Where is Stephen M Ruschell's law office located?
Stephen M Ruschell's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Stites & Harbison, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M Ruschell handle?
Stephen M Ruschell focuses on business, real estate, zoning, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Stephen M Ruschell practiced law?
Stephen M Ruschell has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Stephen M Ruschell go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen M Ruschell received?
Stephen M Ruschell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. 1974 Moot Court Board University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. Vice President
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University of Kentucky B.B.A. with honors University of Kentucky B.B.A. 1971 Omicron Delta Kappa
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1974

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