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
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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
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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Life saving finding Kim
I was served with a nonsense lawsuit. Finding Kim was a blessing. She was so awesome throughout the entire process. She explained each step for me so I could understand the legal steps happening. I couldn't have gotten dismissed without her! I highly recommend Kim!!
Posted by Gail | July 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
My Attorney
I was injured at work in 2018. The injury attorney I originally hired did nothing to help me. They asked Kim to take over the case. Kom got right on the process as we were getting close to the expiration date for filing. Kim worked very hard to get the best possible settlement for me. Kim kept me inf...
Posted by Elizabeth | November 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
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 Gloria | July 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Results and Representation
I engaged Kim Ruder to handle my personal injury claim after an accident in 2016. I am thrilled with the results and with my experience working with Kim and the firm. Kim and her team were professional and responsive every step of the way. They kept me informed and were very clear about my options...
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