Michael Russ Jr.

Mike did an amazing job handling my case. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who is hard-working and caring. Mike researched my case well and was able to provide me with a solution that I didn't even know was possible for my personal injury case. He also kept me updated weekly a...nd informed me on a continuous basis about my case. I wouldn't imagine going to anyone else knowing that he is available. I truly appreciate all the work he has put into resolving my case. 

Prior to acquiring the legal services of the Russ Firm, I was on law firm #4; essentially, I was dealing with negligence I assumed people got fired for. Unfortunately, I accepted this outcome as I developed the thought of my income, lack of notoriety, and/or case not being worth the time to these fir...ms. The quality of service I received from my former lawyers was consistent enough for my thought to feel valid. I lost all faith in recovering what was lost - my income, my double bass, and money used to treat multiple acute disc herniations - from 3 not-at-fault car accidents. These firms ranged from those of prominence - empirically and solely based on ads - to personal recommendations. This man... Michael Russ... Completely restored my faith and eased my anxieties. During my consultation with Michael, and relative to previous consultation sessions from my former lawyers, he gave me a realistic and concise overview of what to expect and what was needed in order to proceed with the 1st accident. As a freelancer and gig worker who takes performance gigs for high profile events or content creation, I was relieved when he asked me to send him recent email and text feeds detailing the gig specifications. It was very calming that he had a solution to negotiate around freelancing and gig work as our income is not considered "consistent" income. He initiated conversations via email and phone to probe me to see if I had any more valid and tangible information to help with the case, including getting a second opinion from another physician. Once the demand was sent, he did not rest on it. I received calls and emails throughout the week (and on weekends!) with updates. These updates included the following: (1) call attempts to the medical facility to negotiate the price down; (2) call attempts to the insurance company to negotiate around their low ball offer "negotiated" by my former lawyer; (3) material and information that he found or that I need to send; (4) settlement distribution protocols; and, (5) call attempts to negotiate the lien award amount to my previous lawyer's firm. I could not appreciate this more. Even if nothing was progressing with the case during negotiation talks, it was comforting to receive a call/email from Michael with an update that attempts were made. I found the outcome of my first case very hilarious, actually - Michael closed my case, tripled my net take of the initial settlement offer while increasing the initial gross settlement offer by approximately 61%, and settled the lien dispute with my former law firm all before said law firm sent the dismissal letters for other 2 accidents. With all of this, I am very confident that my next two cases will have similar outcomes; and I hold that confidence towards anyone reading this who needs a lawyer that cares and is not looking for a manipulative payday.

I never thought that I would need a lawyer until my car accident. I hired Michael to help with the unknown issues that I may face. He took his time to explain the process. He was professional and kept me informed with all updates. Due to my injuries I was not release by my doctor to return to work wh...ich caused worries pertaining to bills and also about taking care of my family. Michael was great at getting the case closed in a timely manner. I would hire him again without question.