Kim Michelle Ruder
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Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Licensed in Georgia for 25 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Dermer Appel Ruder LLC
708 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA, 30071
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Kim Michelle Ruder's Reviews
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12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Insurance
Posted by Jason | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Fantastic Person and Lawyer
I can’t say enough great things about Kim. She included me in the whole process and worked tirelessly on my behalf fighting the insurance companies for the best possible results.
Kim Ruder
Replied last January 26, 2022Jason-it was an absolute pleasure working with and for you.
Posted by Elizabeth | November 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Amazing
Kim has been a god send since my accident. She laid everything out to me in a way I could understand, answered all of of my never ending questions. She took what had become one of the most stressful and convoluted situations I have dealt with and turned it into a breeze. She came to bat for me and ma...
Posted by Nicole | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
I was LUCKY to have Kim Ruder in my corner!
July 15, 2017 was a horrible day for me...a motorcycle accident left me with a severely broken arm, that needed emergency surgery steel plates, screws and months of rehab. Not only was I in distress physically, but I did not know where to turn legally, until I met Kim Ruder and Daimon Carter, my ear...
Kim Michelle Ruder's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kim is an excellent attorney who takes pride in representing those injured by others. She is compassionate, hardworking and thorough. I highly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. While handling a case with Kim, I found her to be well-prepared, tough, and responsive. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again."
"I highly recommend Kim Ruder as an expert lawyer in the field of auto accidents and personal injury. Kim is a tireless advocate for her clients and does everything she can to get her clients the result they deserve. I would not hesitate to retain Kim Ruder if I needed representation for a car accident."
"As Kim's former partner, I had the pleasure of seeing her approach every case strategically and also aggressively advocate for her clients. An added bonus for personal injury is that she understands the ins and outs of how insurance works. She connects with her clients and she also has a solid reputation with other lawyers in Atlanta and Georgia in general. Highly recommended."
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Jan 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Kim is smart, dedicated, and a joy to work with. She works really for her clients and I've seen her get nothing but great results. Highly recommend!"
"I have worked with Kim on numerous cases throughout the years, and in each she has been a tenacious advocate for her client. She is always well-prepared and thorough. On occasion I'll reach out to her for advice and input because I trust her experience and knowledge of the law. She is an excellent lawyer, and I highly recommend her."
"Kim is a tenacious lawyer and has an excellent ability to understand and simplify medical issues so that the complex medical condition is easily understood. She always puts up a great fight for her clients. I have known Kim for over 18 years and highly recommend her as a Personal Injury attorney."
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC
2014 - 2016
Partner, Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet, LLP
2002 - 2014
Attorney, Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Associations
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
settled for $3.25 million
Education
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2000
1999
1998
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How do I go about suing a county jail for medical malpractice, deliberate indifference, and or standard care?
26 Jan 2022
Lawsuit for dental malpractice?
08 Sep 2021
Wwould like to know if I cancel and lawyer and hire another one do I have to pay both lawyers 40% after case is settled?
19 Jul 2021