$ 200-250 per hour
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CRYSTAL GRACE RUTHERFORD is a solo practitioner who has been practicing law for the past fifteen years, specializing in personal injury and real estate litigation. Prior to attending the University of Oregon, School of Law, Ms. Rutherford obtained a bachelor of Science from the University of Washington in Psychology which emphasized anatomy and physiology. This enables her to understand her client's injuries more thoroughly and to communicate effectively with her client's doctors. Additionally, Ms. Rutherford was born and raised in Spain and uses her bilingual language skills to help members of the local Hispanic Community.
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Practice Areas
29 years | 50 cases
25 years | 12 cases
$ 200-250 per hour
33%-40%
State: Washington
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
2217 NW Market Street, Suite 26, Seattle, WA, 98107
excelsiorlawpllc.com/en/
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Posted by Lana | March 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Crystal Grace Rutherford has an amazing personality. She’s very patient and persistent. She went beyond and above to work on my case. She never gave up and did an amazing job. I was extremely impressed with the outcome. I highly recommend her. Thank you so much Crystal Grace Rutherford for your hard...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
Before I reached out to her, I had two lawyer to discuss my situation over the phone and they did not accepted of consultation to solve the issue due to the difficulties on my case. Ms. Rutherford was very nice and asked me to come to see her to go over my contract next morning. Due to her appropriat...
Posted by Jim | July 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Crystal helped me with various legal documents that I had no clue about and she was very easy to work with. Done quickly and simply, no wasted time. Friendly and dedicated to her clients. What more could anyone ask for! She is miles better than other lawyers I have worked with in the past.
Posted by Alex | May 12, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Just got of the phone with Mrs, Rutherford and I feel like people should know this , Grace is the best and most real down to earth person Iv had the pleasure of talking to. My wife and I have not slept well since we sold our company and have not received a single penny from the lying buyer, I must sa...
Posted by Barbara | June 14, 2013
A few years ago my eyes were seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident - along with other less serious injuries. Crystal was superb. She has both depth and breadth of injury-related medical and legal issues. Her familiarity of possible long-range needs stemming from my injuries helped obtain a...
"Crystal works very hard for her clients and cares deeply about the outcome of their cases. She approaches every case with utmost care and concern and works to make sure that she obtains the best result she can on a given case."
"I've known Crystal for years. She is always focused on how she can help her clients get the best results."
"I endorse this excellent lawyer. She provides thoughtful and practical answers to consumers' inquiries and demonstrates an intimate knowledge of the law."
".I endorse Attorney Rutherford. It is clear that she is very experienced and a seasoned personal injury attorney in the Washington area. I would recommend that you retain her."
"I endorse Ms. Rutherford. It is clear that she is knowledgeable in this area of law and is dedicated to providing her clients with excellent representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rutherford is a tremendous advocate for her clients, any legal matter she takes on is handled with the utmost ethics, dedication, and excellence in her abilities to prepare and present the client's case to the trier of fact. We have worked jointly on litigated cases and I have been very impressed with her abilities, diligence and knowledge resulting in superior legal work product. I highly recommend her for handling any personal injury, real estate or contract matter."
"I have had the pleasure of working on lawyer committees with Crystal, and having her as a professional colleague with whom I can brainstorm. In the almost decade I have known her, I have observed Crystal's passion for her clients and good work for them, as well as her intense focus on researching to get the right information for her legal battles. Over the years I have given her name out as a referral to friends and my own clients."
"Crystal is brilliant. Every time I've talked to her about the law, I am amazed at how she thinks about it, and her creativity in approaching problems. She cares about her clients. She treats opposing counsel courteously. A fine lawyer."
"Crystal is a skilled contracts and personal injury attorney. Clients referred to her have been pleased with her level of knowledge and expertise."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. We have co-counsel on cases in litigation. Crystal is caring about her clients and aggressive in her representation of them. She is very knowledgeable in matters related to personal injury."
"I find Crystal very easy to work with and quite personable. She is a diligent attorney whose service to clients is first rate. I recommend here without qualification and know that she goes well above and beyond for her clients."
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2003
Leadership, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
1993
Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of University of Washington
2017 - Present
Principal, Excelsior Law PLLC
2004 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Crystal Grace Rutherford
2001 - 2004
Associate, Badgley Mullins Law Group
1997 - 2000
Associate, David Vogel Attorney at Law
2006 - 2008
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, CLE CommitteeMember
2004 - 2008
American Constitutional SocietyMember
2004 - 2007
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Court Rules CommitteeMember
2003 - 2004
Washington State Bar Association, Civil Rights Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2002 - 2004
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Civil Rights CommitteeChair
1997 - 2008
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Court of Appeals agreed with trial court and remanded for new trial on damages
Court of Appeals overturned and remanded for trial
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
2008
Commencing the Lawsuit
2007
The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Lawsuit
2003
Spanish
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