Michael Ruder graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He then moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He was admitted to practice law in Illinois, where he worked primarily in personal injury law, both for plaintiff and defense. He also has experience in various other matters, including medical malpractice, criminal law, immigration law, and family law. He relocated to the Atlanta area in early 2020 after being admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia. His primary focus is plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation.