Katelyn Jackson Ruston, Business Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
4 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Litigation
Memphis, TN
Practicing business in Memphis since 2022.
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Katelyn Jackson Ruston is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Katelyn has 4 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Memphis, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- 4 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Memphis, TENNESSEE.
- 4 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Katelyn Jackson Ruston: Katelyn Jackson Ruston is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Katelyn has 4 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Katelyn Jackson Ruston
Katelyn concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katelyn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Katelyn takes business matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katelyn agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Katelyn takes litigation matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katelyn agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Katelyn Jackson Ruston — 4 years of Tennessee business experience
Katelyn Jackson Ruston is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Katelyn has 4 years of legal experience.
Katelyn is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation group. Before joining the firm, she earned a master’s degree in education through the Memphis Teacher Residency and taught middle school math for five years in Memphis’s public schools. Following her time in the classroom, Katelyn earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Memphis, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of The University of Memphis Law Review. She then clerked for Judge Thomas L. Parker of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and Judge Andre B. Mathis of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She is admitted to practice in Tennessee.
Katelyn's approach to business cases
Katelyn is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation group. Before joining the firm, she earned a master’s degree in education through the Memphis Teacher Residency and taught middle school math for five years in Memphis’s public schools. Following her time in the classroom, Katelyn earned her J.D., magna cum laude , from the University of Memphis, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of The…
The kind of cases Katelyn takes
Katelyn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Katelyn Jackson Ruston's legal education and bar admissions
University of Memphis
— · 2022
Jurisdictions
Katelyn's state bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
2022 · ACTIVE
Katelyn studied at — in University of Memphis.
Law school and academic background
Katelyn completed — in University of Memphis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katelyn runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Katelyn Jackson Ruston
Katelyn has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Katelyn Jackson Ruston's office in Memphis
Katelyn's primary office is at 6075 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 38119. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Katelyn Jackson Ruston — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katelyn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katelyn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katelyn's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katelyn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katelyn
Katelyn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katelyn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katelyn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katelyn Jackson Ruston
How much does it cost to hire Katelyn for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katelyn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katelyn offer a free consultation?
Katelyn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katelyn's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Katelyn's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katelyn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katelyn take my case if I'm outside Memphis?
Katelyn is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katelyn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katelyn?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katelyn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katelyn accepting new business clients right now?
Katelyn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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