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Brent Ruther
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Brent Ruther

4.5
8 reviews

321 North Third Street, P.O. Box 1046, Burlington, IA 52601 [2, *]+ 3 locations

Litigation, Civil Appeals, Civil Litigation and 24 more

About Brent Ruther

Volunteer Iowa State Bar Association Mock Trial Judge, 2010 to the present.

Brent Ruther (Burlington, Iowa) View website

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Brent Ruther got this award in 2021

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4.7
Landlord and Tenant Law
Posted by anonymous
June 16, 2019
Hired Attorney

I have hired Brent on a few occasions and he never disapoints

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 09, 2019
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Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
June 16, 2018
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Brent Ruther successfully represented my siblings and I in a difficult family matter. During the process he kept us informed, explained legal 'stuff' so we could understand, told us what to expect from one step to the next, took the time to answer our questions, and anticipated the opposition's many delaying tactics. In court, Mr. Ruther was outstanding in his professionalism, research, and preparation.

 
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June 16, 2018
Thank you so much for your review! Always a pleasure. Brent
Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
Posted by anonymous
June 12, 2018
Hired Attorney

Brent Ruther has been our attorney for several years. He is very knowledgeable and responsive. Brent has helped us with a wide variety of issues and is always a pleasure to work with.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 12, 2018
Hired Attorney

Brent responded right away to questions and was readily available. Our case was handled smoothly and efficiently. He was personable and communicated well with my elderly relative making sure he understood every detail.

Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
June 09, 2018
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Great to work with.

Employment Contracts
Posted by anonymous
June 12, 2018
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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Trademarks
  • Administrative Law 1
    • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Real Estate 1
    • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Labor and Employment
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Juvenile Law
  • Other 15
    • Civil Appeals
    • Probate Litigation
    • Employment Litigation
    • Noncompete Litigation
    • Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements
    • Nonprofit Corporations
    • Construction Contracts
    • Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Elder Abuse
    • Employment Civil Rights
    • Employment Defense
    • Employment Law
    • Mental Health Law
    • Evictions

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Aspelmeier, Fisch, Power, Engberg & Helling, P.L.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases


    Lambdin v. District Court In
    For the 18th Judicial District of County of Arapahoe    , 903 P.2d 1126 (Colo. 1995)

    Grohn v. Sisters of Charity Health Services Colorado,     960 P.2d 722 (Colo. App. 1997)Byerly v. Kirkpatrict Pettis Smith Polian, Inc., 996 P.2d 771, 2000 WL 38242 (Colo. App. 1998)

    Adkins v. U.S. West Communications, Inc. 181 F.Supp. 1189 (D. Colo. 2001)

    Bullington v. United Air Lines, Inc., 186 F.3d 1301, (10th Cir. 1999)

    Bluff Harbor Marina, Inc. v. Wunnenberg, 801 N.W.2d 627 unpublished 2011 WL2041833 (Iowa App. 2011)

    Short v. Green Bay Levee
    Drainage District No. 2    , 695 N.W.2d 503, unpublished 2005 WL 67528 (Iowa App 2005)


    Transactions
    PUBLICATIONS:

    Smoke on the Water: Interpretation and Application of the Longshoreman and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act, The Jones Act and the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act - Iowa Defense Counsel Association Defense Update, Brent Ruther and Sara L. Haas, Vol. XIV, No. 4, Winter 2012.

    Venue, Forum Shopping and the Case of the Split County – Iowa Defense Counsel Association Defense Update, Brent Ruther, Vol. XIX, No. 4, Fall 2017.

    The Public Duty Doctrine and Maintenance of Traffic Control Devices - Iowa Defense Counsel Association Defense Update, Brent Ruther, Vol. XX, No. 4, Fall 2018.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, Colorado
    1995, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
    1997, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
    1999, Iowa
    1999, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
    2000, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    Memberships
    Colorado, Des Moines County and Iowa State Bar Associations
    Iowa Defense Counsel Association (Member, Board of Directors, 2001-2007 & 2020-present)
    Chair Tort & Workers' Compensation Committee 2012-present
    Board of Editors 2011-present)
    Defense Research Institute
    Association of Defense Trial Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Denver
    Class of 1993
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Iowa
    Class of 1990
    B.A.
    Psychology
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1968
    Burlington, Iowa, January 10, 1968

Contact Brent Ruther

Member at Aspelmeier, Fisch, Power, Engberg & Helling, P.L.C.
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First Interstate Bank321 North Third StreetP.O. Box 1046Burlington, IA 52601U.S.A.

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420 E. AvenueWest Point, IA 52656U.S.A.

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304 N. Locust StreetWinfield, IA 52659U.S.A.

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209 East WashingtonMt. Pleasant, IA 52641U.S.A.

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  • Sunday By appointment
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West Point, IA

420 E. AvenueWest Point, IA 52656U.S.A.

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Winfield, IA

304 N. Locust StreetWinfield, IA 52659U.S.A.

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Mt. Pleasant, IA

209 East WashingtonMt. Pleasant, IA 52641U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Brent Ruther is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Colorado and United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Brent Ruther has a 4.2 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Aspelmeier, Fisch, Power, Engberg & Helling, P.L.C. has 9 attorneys at this location.
  • Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?
    Yes, Brent Ruther has a presence in Mt. Pleasant, IA; West Point, IA and Winfield, IA.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Brent Ruther attended University of Denver.

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