Robert H. Rutherford
About Robert H. Rutherford
Robert H. Rutherford is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Robert H. Rutherford is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: Auburn University, B.A., graduated 1980 and The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Birmingham, AL
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