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Brian James Russell
About Brian
Biography
I am a solo practitioner who concentrates in bankruptcy, real estate, personal injury, and general litigation. I have been practicing for over 20 years and have worked on all sides of cases at all types of law firms. Whether it's a courtroom battle, an insurance company dispute, a real estate transaction, or something in between, you can trust that I have the knowledge and experience to help my clients with their legal needs.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Real Estate
90%
23 years | 1,500 cases
General Practice
6%
26 years | 2,000 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
2%
18 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
2%
26 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Location
The Law Office of Brian J. Russell
3361 Pecos Cir, Montgomery, IL, 60538
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Posted by Leo | December 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Good working w Brian Russell for the purchase of my condo
Working with Brian Russell for my condo purchase was a great experience! He was super responsive and always took the time to explain everything in a way that made sense to me. There were a few hiccups along the way, but Brian handled them quickly and always had my back. Highly recommend!
Posted by Ivona | May 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney
very knowledgeable and professional
Working with Brian was a great experience and he made my process much easier. He is very professional and very good in understanding and explaining all the details. I would recommend him with no doubt to any of my friend and I hope in future to work with him again.
Brian James Russell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brian is a very intelligent, articulate and aggressive attorney. He knows how to get the results his clients need efficiently and effectively. Brian is a great attorney. I highly recommend Brian."
Debra Crane
Family lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Censure issued in IL, 2016
updated on 05/19/2016Censure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Brian J. Russell
2011 - 2012
Managing Attorney, Dailey Law Firm, P.C.
2010 - 2011
Owner, The Law Office of Brian J. Russell
2008 - 2010
Partner, Illini Legal Services, Ltd
2004 - 2008
Owner, Herrick & Russell, P.C.
2003 - 2004
Associate, Garelli & Associates, P.C.
2001 - 2003
Associate, O'hagan Smith & Amundsen, LLC
1999 - 2001
Associate, Parrillo Weiss & O'halloran
Associations
Kane County Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
MB & RB vs. Hospital and Doctors
$2,000,000 settlement with hospital
Education
1999
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor (cum laude)
1996
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
The Law Show
General practice - free legal advice
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers