Andrew J. Rutens

Andrew J. Rutens: Attorney with Galloway, Wettermark and Rutens LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Andrew Rutens’ practice areas are employment and labor law, government entity liability, law enforcement excessive force defense and general defense litigation.

Andy graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Economics and Political Science and from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 1992. He was admitted to the Alabama Bar in 1992 and the Florida Bar in 1994.

In addition to practicing in all state courts of Alabama and Florida, Andy is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

Andy is the City Attorney for Saraland, Alabama, serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association and is a member of the Defense Research Institute.

On a personal level, Andy served as the Chief Volunteer Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the YMCA of South Alabama for 2015 to 2018, is a former President and current board member of the Playhouse in the Park, and choir member and soloist at his church, St. Ignatius.

Andy has taught multiple continuing legal education seminars on variety of topics including issues of police liability, land use, planning and zoning concerns for the National Business Institute. He has also co-presented seminars for the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association including “A Comparison of Alabama and Tennessee Law and Public Entity and Public Employer Immunity.”

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Civil Rights
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Insurance Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.S., 1988
Law School Attended:
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1992
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, Alabama; 1992, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama; 1994, Florida; 1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1996, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Mobile Bar Association; Alabama State Bar; The Florida Bar
ISLN:
909602282

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (33 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/02/15 in Civil Rights Defense

    I have litigated on the other side a number of times over the course of 20 years. I have seen him in all manners of advocacy including discovery, settlement , and oral argument. His legal writing is well researched and persuasive. Even better, it i... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/02/15 in Municipal Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/01/15 in Civil Practice

    a fine lawyer, I am proud to be his fellow lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/01/15 in Civil Practice

    Frankly, I assumed Andy would already have an AV rating. I have been involved with Andy on a lengthy trial matter and on an important real estate acquisition matter. His performance in both were impressive. I also know he is held in high regard by... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/31/15 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/25/15 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/25/15 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/24/15 in Constitutional Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/24/15 in Governmental Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/24/15 in Defense Litigation

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