Timothy M. Rutledge

Background

Tim Rutledge is a Dallas attorney with 18+ years of experience representing businesses, insurers, professionals, and individuals in complex legal matters throughout Texas. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, and litigation/e-discovery management. He has substantial experience handling business disputes, insurance-related matters, and complex litigation throughout Texas.

He represents clients in both Texas state and federal courts and has handled matters ranging from breach of contract and business tort claims to construction defect litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and high-stakes commercial conflicts.

Before founding T. M. Rutledge Law, Mr. Rutledge served as Director and Senior Litigation Management Counsel in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation—one of the largest and most complex litigations in United States history—where he helped oversee a team of more than 200 attorneys and managed large-scale discovery and litigation operations. Prior to that role, he practiced with several respected Texas litigation firms, building a broad foundation in commercial disputes, insurance defense, and complex litigation.

Throughout his career, Mr. Rutledge has advised businesses, executives, insurers, and individuals on litigation strategy, risk management, dispute resolution, and complex legal issues. His experience spans every stage of litigation, including case evaluation, motion practice, discovery, depositions, mediation, trial, and appeal. He has obtained favorable resolutions in a wide range of commercial and insurance disputes.

Clients value Mr. Rutledge's direct communication style, practical advice, and commitment to helping them make informed decisions. Every matter begins with an honest assessment of the facts, the law, the risks involved, and the available paths forward. Whether representing a business in a complex dispute, advising an executive facing litigation, or helping a family prepare for the future, his goal remains the same: provide strategic counsel, strong advocacy, and solutions tailored to each client's objectives.

Mr. Rutledge earned his Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. Prior to becoming an attorney, he earned both a Master of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with academic distinction. This uncommon combination of legal and creative training informs his approach to problem-solving, strategy, and advocacy.