Rudman & Smith Law

Mr. Rudman worked tirelessly on my case and achieved results that went above and beyond expectations. He was always available to answer questions and alleviated all concerns as they came up. He made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I couldn't recommend him enough for your legal needs.

As a 2L at Emory, I'm accustomed to a certain standard of professionalism, one clearly alien to this firm. My journey for representation on COVID traffic tickets, ongoing for two years due to pandemic-related continuances, led me to this... establishment. It has, if nothing else, served as a painful, $6,000 lesson: never pay attorneys 100% upfront until your case is resolved. This is basic practice, something any reputable firm in St. Louis or Atlanta--the kind that actually operates efficiently--would adhere to. Incompetence on Full Display The atty assigned didn't deign to show up for my case until June of last year - two years after I engaged their services! To then accuse me of being unresponsive after I paid him cash with the explicit understanding that my presence would be limited is not just insulting, it's a testament to a level of ethical bankruptcy you'd rarely encounter outside of a first-year law school hypothetical on professional misconduct. For $6,000, I essentially received nothing but the privilege of shopping for another attorney, a process made easier only by Georgia's thankfully diverse legal market, unlike the apparent scarcity of competent counsel at this particular address. This experience is precisely why individuals with serious legal needs gravitate towards the established, professional environments of firms like Bryan Cave or King & Spalding. They offer a baseline of competence and client service that is simply bewilderingly absent here. Save your money, and more importantly, save your sanity. This firm is, quite simply, out of its depth, and it shows.

I worked with Derek to resolve two tickets for a family member. The second violation was quite serious and the family member was facing a significant penalty. Derek worked significant legal magic to resolve both cases in a way that worked very well for us, and kept the related driving record free of points. He is highly communicative, timely and most importantly understands the messiness of families and was very compassionate about our situation. I would not hesitate to work with him again if similar issues were to arise.

Derek Rudman was very responsive and returned my calls immediately. He was very patient and provided the best service and outcome for our situation. THANK YOU SO MUCH Derek. He is very personable as well, he does not arrogant or seemed to be a know it all. I am a very organized person and want information if I do not understand and he followed back up with all of my concerns. Derek is someone you want representing you.

I am so glad I found Derek Rudman to represent me. He communicated every step in my case very clearly and made sure that I understood each step of the process. Highly recommend .