Bridgforth R. Rutledge

Banking and Finance Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Flowood, Mississippi

26+ years experience

Phelps Dunbar LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

601-352-2300

https://www.phelps.com/professionals/bridgforth-r-rutledge.html

1905 Community Bank Way, Suite 200, Flowood, MS 39232

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Bio

Bridgforth Rutledge practices in the area of business, commercial real estate, and finance. He practices primarily in the areas of business, finance and real estate, including entity formation, leasing, lending, mergers, asset conveyances, real property conveyances, franchising, intellectual property work and various other commercial transactions. He is the practice coordinator of the business practice group in the Jackson, Mississippi office.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
Recognized: Real Estate Law
Practice Area: Franchise Law
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
Mississippi Business Journal Top 40 Under 40
The Best Lawyers in America

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Education

Mississippi College, J.D., graduated 1999
Millsaps College, BA, graduated 1994

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Reviews

Lisa Morgan

2 weeks ago

Competent on commercial lease, communication could improve

I engaged Mr. Rutledge to assist my small business with a complex commercial lease negotiation for a new retail space in Flowood. His deep experience in real estate and business law, backed by his 26 years of practice and recognition in those fields, was evident. He was thorough in reviewing the landlord's initial documents, particularly on the clauses related to common area maintenance and assignment, which he explained were critical based on his background in commercial real estate and entity formation. The final agreement was solid and protected our interests. However, the experience was a mixed bag. While his legal acumen is not in question, there were noticeable delays in email responses, sometimes taking several business days, which added stress during time-sensitive negotiations. Additionally, his explanations, while accurate, sometimes felt overly technical for a business owner like myself without a legal background. For straightforward, high-stakes commercial matters, his expertise from Phelps Dunbar is a definite asset, but be prepared to manage the communication pace and proactively seek clarification.