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Andrew Ralph Rutz
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My practice is dedicated to raising my clients' good fortune by solving problems, providing sound advice, and maximizing VA benefits available to them. Please feel free to call me or send an email for a free consultation.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
40%
16 years | 500 cases
Appeals
10%
16 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Indiana for 24 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Andrew R. Rutz
P.O. Box 103, New Albany, IN, 47124
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Social Security
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security
Fight OPM
Drew is an outstanding Attorney. He is expertly informed in the field of Office Of Personnel Management. After a long search to find someone to represent me in my struggle with OPM, (CSRS), I discovered this Attorney that has paved the way to finally getting my retirement corrected. He has broken ...
Andrew Rutz
Replied last January 10, 2017Anonymous: Thank you so much for staying in this fight for so long. You have my admiration and respect, and my hope is that we will stay in touch when the last few "loose ends" of this matter are all tied. With Warmest Regards, I remain at your service. Drew
Andrew Ralph Rutz's Lawyer Endorsements
"In working with Andrew I have consistently noticed how dedicated he is to achieving an excellent result for his clients. He is passionate about his work. He has an extraordinary amount of knowledge and I feel like I learn something every time I talk to Andrew. I highly recommend Andrew."
"I have known Drew for a number of years. He is always great to bounce ideas off of when the traditional approach to a VA disability claim is not going to work. He is student of the law and can always assist with the more detailed regulatory issues. He is also willing to tackle additional problems that a veteran may face with their retirement or discharge. He cares about his fellow veterans and always strives to help in any way he can. I highly recommend him."
"I have had the privilege of working with Drew, and as opposing counsel. Drew is always prepared, and always invested on behalf of his client. You can trust that you will receive skilled advocacy."
"I've know Drew Rutz for over 15 years and worked with him during much of that time. He is as dedicated a lawyer as you will find. He treats his clients with great respect and as a veteran himself understands the needs of his veteran clients. He also gets the results! I would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal help with a VA disability appeal."
"Drew is very knowledgeable about the practice and procedure of VA disability. Whenever I have asked him a question regarding situations, he had an answer."
Daniel Smith
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Stefan Poling
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Experience
Honors
2006
Prosecutor of the Year, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Member, Law Office of Andrew R. Rutz, LLC.
2010 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Bosley & Bratch
2008 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Rollo, Harter & Poling
2007 - 2008
Deputy Command Judge Advocate, U.S. Army JAG Corp
2003 - 2007
Deputy Prosecutor, Huntington County Prosecutors Office
2001 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn
Associations
2016 - Present
Floyd County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Floyd County Court Appointed Special Advocate ProgramVolunteer CASA
Indiana State Bar Association
2013 - 2015
Indiana State Bar AssociationChairman, Military and Veterans Affairs
2011 - 2015
National Organization of Veterans AdvocatesChairman, Rules and Regulations Committee
Education
2016
US Army Command and General Staff College
Intermediate Level Education, Strategic Studies
2001
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Lawrence University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2016
Indiana State Bar Association Annual Meeting
Annual VA Benefits Accreditation Seminar
2015
Indiana State Bar Association Annual Meeting
Annual VA Benefits Accreditation Seminar
2014
National Business Institute, VA Claims Process
VA Claims Process
2014
Indiana State Legislature
In Support of Veterans Disability Legal Clilnics in Indiana Law Schools
2013
National Business Institute, Advanced Elder Law
Advanced Elder Law
N/A
National Organization of Veterans Advocates Seminar, Spring 2015
VA Rules and Regulations Update -- Appeals and Claims Reform
Languages
English