About Kim Michelle
Kim Michelle Ruder is a personal injury attorney based in Norcross, Georgia. She is a founding partner at Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC, a firm specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and products liability cases. The firm is located at 708 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross, Georgia 30071. Kim earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Mercer University Walter F — George School of Law in 2000, graduating cum laude. Prior to law school, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at the University of Florida in 1997, also graduating cum laude.
After law school, Kim began her legal career at one of Atlanta's top insurance defense law firms. There, she represented large national insurance companies, defending entities such as trucking companies, commercial vehicle operators, builders, shopping malls, theme parks, country clubs, security contractors, nursing homes, and doctors. In 2000, Kim was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia, where she remains an active member in good standing. She is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia.
Additionally, she is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. In 2016, Kim co-founded Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC, with partners Adam Appel and Stephen Dermer. The firm focuses on personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and products liability. Kim's experience as a defense attorney provides her with unique insights into the strategies employed by insurance companies, which she leverages to advocate for her clients.
Clients have praised Kim for her tenacity, professionalism, and dedication. One client noted, "Kim is tenacious, detail-oriented, professional, knowledgeable. Will work in your best interest." Another client shared, "She included me in the whole process and worked tirelessly on my behalf." Kim resides in Roswell, Georgia, with her husband and two children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, attending her children's sporting events, and playing tennis. For more information or to schedule a consultation, you can contact Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC at (404) 892-8884 or visit their website at darlawllc.com.
