LAWYER PROFILE

Kurt W Ruttum

USA 2026

Tonkon Torp LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Oregon

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Tonkon Torp LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Kurt’s business practice emphasizes mergers and acquisitions, finance, strategic analysis, and general corporate counsel matters. He has extensive experience representing companies, borrowers, lenders, and investors. His clients represent a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, consumer products, software development, and forest products.

Kurt served as Tonkon Torp’s Managing Partner from July 2020 through June 2025. He began his law career with the firm in 1986 and was a partner in 1996 when he left to join a publicly held manufacturing company as Vice President and General Counsel. He subsequently served as Chief Financial Officer of a publicly held software company. Kurt rejoined Tonkon Torp in 2000.

Career

Kurt is admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington.

Professional Memberships

Multnomah Bar Association

Education

University of Chicago Law School

J.D.

University of Colorado at Boulder

B.A.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - Oregon

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Kurt Ruttum assists clients with a variety of corporate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals. He is also well versed in advising on securities and governance laws.

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