Colleen Marie Corr Russo

Colleen Marie Corr Russo

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 41 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Social Security

9721 Executive Center Drive North, Suite 120, Saint Petersburg, FL

About Colleen

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Russo & Russo, P.A.

9721 Executive Center Drive North, Suite 120, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33702-2470

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Colleen Marie Corr Russo's Reviews

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Posted by Patty | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Invaluable, accessible, and integrity!

After being denied by disability twice I hired Colleen Russo for her expert help to navigate through the bureaucracy. Attorney Russo's confidence and professionalism immediately put me at ease. She was accessible for every call, she was empathetic to my situation, and her professional integrity was t...ops from the beginning to all the way through the hearing. Colleen Russo is an excellent example of how all attorneys should act. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Collen Russo is an amazing caring and compassionate attorney

I have been disabled now for over two years. I was denied disability twice by Social Security. I never dealt with an attorney before but I must say Miss Russo is very professional, down to earth, compassionate and goes above and beyond to ensure your case has a successful outcome. She is very orga...nized, efficient, and well spoken. I knew I was in very good hands with her from our first meeting. She puts the client first and I would recommend her to anyone that is trying to get disability and needs an attorney to represent them.

Posted by Kevin | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Remember this name but only if you want a Phenomenal Lawyer

I had filed a Disability Case, that had been "Denied" twice and the third appeal was a hearing in front of a Judge, I obtained Colleen Russo, Attorney At Law’s services for the “hearing” appeal. She made me feel at home, like family, right away, she looked after me, was very kind and nurturing, yet s...he let me know what she expected from me and was stern, when I needed it, like a second mother. Being so efficient, she explained the whole “hearing” appeal process, the time frame involved and her expectations of me. Colleen is a Resourceful Professional, after learning of my disabilities, both mental and physical, she helped me through them by explaining things so I could understand them or tells me what was important enough to write down or try to remember. Colleen is a gifted Intellectual and is so organized, prepared and well-thought-out, she always kept in contact with me through out the whole year to year and a half before the hearing appeal and represented me at the hearing. In my opinion Colleen, went above and beyond her duties in helping me win my Disability Case.

Posted by Sari | August 06, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Wouldn't have been awarded benefits without her assistance!

My experience with Colleen Russo was excellent. She won my Social Security disability case after my benefits had already been denied twice, AND my disabilities are not even on the "fast track" list! Colleen is a very genuine, caring, and hardworking person that provided excellent case management an...d preparation for my for my administrative hearing. You can tell that she is very experienced, as she has an excellent feel for how to present the case and a good read on your standing with the judge. I especially appreciated that she always provided very realistic expectations for every step in the process, and I felt that she was truly listening to me. I absolutely would not have been awarded any type of benefits if it weren't for her. I am so grateful for her help! Having social security benefits has totally improved life for myself and my family, and the fee she collected truly seems nominal for the service provided.

Posted by Hailey | June 29, 2015 | Personal Injury

Personal Injury

Colleen Russo represented me when I got injured in a car accident. I was scared and in pain. Colleen helped me get treatment and represented my case. She was kind and caring and made the case make sense to me. She had my best interests at heart and fought until we won! I would definitely recommend Co...lleen.

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"I have routinely recommended Colleen Russo to my clients who have suffered injuries because of the negligence of another. She has likewise assisted my friends and family members with the utmost professionalism. Colleen has always been prompt and thorough in answering questions that developed after each accident. My referrals were appreciative to learn what immediate steps needed to be taken so that they could focus on their immediate medical needs. As a fellow lawyer practicing in the area of Intellectual Property Law, I am always looking for the best lawyer to refer cases in areas of the law that I do not handle. Colleen Russo is at the top of my list for personal injury/accident attorneys."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2003

Certificate of Appreciation, Children's Home Society

1999

Certificate of Recognition - Guardian ad Litem Program, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida

1997

Certificate of Recognition - Guardian ad Litem Program, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Senior Partner, Russo & Russo, P.A.

1997 - 2002

Senior Partner, Law Office of Colleen M. Russo

1989 - 2002

Guardian ad Litem Attorney, State of Florida

1986 - 1996

Partner, Jones & Russo, P.A.

1984 - 1986

Associate, Kaleel & Kaleel, P.A.

Associations

1997 - Present

National Association of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives

Member

1987 - Present

Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)

Member

1987 - Present

Junior League of St. Petersburg

Member & Past President

1986 - Present

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Member

2002 - 2002

Liberty Bell Blue Ribbon Bar Committee

Committee Member

Education

2007

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Cert. of Achievement

2007

National Business Institute

Cert. of Achievement

2005

National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives

Cert. of Achievement

2003

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Cert. of Achievement

2002

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Cert. of Achievement

1999

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Cert. of Achievement

1984

Stetson University College of Law

J.D. - Juris Doctor

1981

Stetson University

B.A. - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2000

Social Security Disability Benefits for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Social Disability Law

Languages

English

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