Mr. Rutley counsels emerging growth companies with regard to a variety of domestic and international business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate structure, compliance with federal and state laws, board of directors duties and negotiated resolution of business disputes.

His practice also focuses on the management, valuation and protection of intellectual property rights, including acquisition, licensing and structuring of technology and product development arrangements. Mr. Rutley also counsels technology clients and venture capital firms in the areas of organization, financing, equity distribution, venture capital investments, and other transactional and operational matters.

Mr. Rutley is active in Northern Virginia professional and business development organizations.