Mike Russ represents the people in litigation against the perceived powerful, whether it be profit-driven corporations or the Government. He has handled cases and advised clients all over the world, involving serious personal injuries (including wrongful death), Civil Rights, Professional Negligence, and Criminal Defense. The Russ Firm has been recognized by the New World Report as “Best Civil Rights Law Firm – USA” and “Leading Experts in Police Brutality Civil Rights Law”. 

Mike is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Mike has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America, and recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers by the National Black Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers. He has also been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, and one of the Top 10 lawyers under 40 by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers. 

Emory University School of Law

Coastal Carolina University