WILLIAM O. RUTLEDGE III

BACKGROUND/EDUCATION:
• Native of Union County, Mississippi
• Graduate of The University of Mississippi
• The University of Mississippi School of Law

PROFESSIONAL:
• Member Mississippi and Union County Bar Associations
• American Trial Lawyers Association
• Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
• Admitted to practice in State, Federal District and
  Federal Circuit Court of Appeals courts
• Served as Union County Prosecuting Attorney and Public Defender
  and Union County Youth Court Judge
• Private Practice for 27 years
• Member Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Director of BNA Bank

SERVICE:
• U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran (Bronze Star)
• American Legion, VFW, Rotary Club President
• Union County Development Association President
• Executive Committee of the Yocona Area Council of Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout
• Sunday School Teacher-First United Methodist Church (25 years)
• Former Church Chair of Trustees and member Staff-Parish Relations Committee

Bill’s successful litigation includes numerous cases involving settlements or awards of $100,000-$1 million and several of $1 million or more. In addition to a very active law practice, Bill’s career includes previously owning and operating several businesses, including The New Albany Gazette (1969-1979) and The Tallahatchie Broadcasting Corporation (1979-1983). He is part owner of Rutledge Printing and is also involved in developing commercial properties.

Bill and his wife, Gayle, have seven sons and reside on a farm outside New Albany.

Phone: 662.534.6421
Email: wor@rdhlaw.net