David Rutledge
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David Rutledge
Biography
David started his legal career by working for the Honorable Judge Richard Haik of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana and the Honorable Judge Ellis Daigle at the 27th Court in Opelousas, Louisiana. David then worked for a prominent firm in Lafayette prior to opening his own legal practice. David Rutledge primarily practices law in the areas of Employment Law, Personal Injury, Contracts, Maritime, and Worker's Compensation. David graduated from Loyola New Orleans College of Law in 2010 earning his Juris Doctorate in both Common and Civil Law. While in law school, David participated in Mock Trial and Moot Court. Prior to graduating law school, David attended Tulane University before transferring to and graduating from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a B.A. in Political Science and English. David was also a proud member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Ragin Cajuns Football Team.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Maritime Law
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Nursing Home Abuse
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Law Clerk United States District Court Western District of LA-Lafayette
Year: 2011 - 2012
Description: Law Clerk to Honorable Judge Richard T. Haik.
Law Clerk Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court
Year: 2010 - 2011
Description: Law Clerk for Honorable Judge Ellis Daigle at the 27th JDC in Opelousas, La.
Education
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Tulane University Political Economy
Year: 2000 - 2002
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University of Louisiana - Lafayette B.A. (2005) | Political Science and English
Year: 2002 - 2005
Honors: Activities: Member of the Ragin Cajuns Football Team!
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Loyola University New Orleans J.D. (2010) | Civil and Common Law
Year: 2007 - 2010
Speaking Engagements
Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now, Employment Law, Hilton Garden Inn, Lafayette, Louisiana, February 8, 2017, National Business Institute, Lecture on Employment Law Issues such as: Discrimination and Harassment.
Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now, Employment Law, Hilton Garden Inn, Lafayette, Louisiana, February 8, 2017, National Business Institute, Lecture on Employment Law Issues such as: Discrimination and Harassment.
Websites
Law Office of David Rutledge, LLC
330 Settlers Trace Blvd., Ste. A, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 484-9994