History
This is the oldest continuously used law office in Wayne County. Attorney George G. Waller was the first to practice law here. It has been the law office for three Wayne County judges: Alonzo T. Searle, Clarence E. Bodie and James Rutherford.
Attorney George G. Waller owned this brick building as well as the house located in front on Court Street. According to tax records, he built this office building in 1887. Attorney Waller died in 1888, and his estate sold the house on Court Street and this office building to Clarence Foster, M.D. After Dr. Foster's death, his widow sold both buildings to Harry B. Ely, M.D., who, in 1904, sold this building to Attorney Alonzo T. Searle, who had been George G. Waller's law partner. Attorney Clarence E. Bodie became the owner in 1937, and Attorneys Albert G. and Sally N. Rutherford acquired the building in 1975.
Get in touch
Call (570) 253-2500 to speak to an attorney or set up an appointment.
Attorneys
Partner
Sally N. Rutherford
After beginning her career as a Trust Officer at Wayne Bank, Sally joined the firm as Office Manager. She enrolled in law school, and re-joined as an attorney in 2003. Sally is diligent, practical, and detail-oriented. She possesses a vast knowledge of the law, and is known to develop creative solutions to client issues that previously seemed impossible.
Education
WIDENER LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 2003
UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
B.A., Economics & Finance, 1982
Activities & Affiliations
• Wayne County Bar Association, Member
• Choir Director - Bethany Presbyterian Church
Bar Admissions
• Pennsylvania
Partner
Ethan C. Wood
Ethan joined the firm in 2017 after eight years of practice in Lackawanna County. He brings his experience as a litigator to the transactional practice, and now works to keep his clients out of the courtroom. Ethan is focused on pursuing his clients’ goal while providing first rate service.
Education
NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 2008
DREW UNIVERSITY
B.A., Psychology, 2004
Activities & Affiliations
• Wayne County Bar Association, Member
• Western Wayne School District, School Director
Bar Admissions
• Pennsylvania, New York