Kent G. Rutter
About Kent G. Rutter
Kent G. Rutter is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Kent G. Rutter is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Appellate Practice
Current Firm: Haynes and Boone LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Houston, TX
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