Atty. Susan Lee Rutherford
Ms. Susan Lee Rutherford is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, general practice and 2 other areas of law.
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Susan Lee Rutherford is a GA Dept. of Law based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1982). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1982) and Vanderbilt University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of United States Supreme Court Bar Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Susan Lee Rutherford is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, general practice and 2 other areas of law
- Susan received a B.S. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Susan practices in Atlanta, GA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Susan Lee Rutherford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Susan Lee Rutherford is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Georgia →
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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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