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Biography
My practice is a national intellectual property and technology law practice. I represent both named defendants and John Doe subpoena targets in BitTorrent downloader cases in federal courts nationwide.
I am licensed in Illinois and Georgia and am admitted to practice in the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois; the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin; the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia and the District of Colorado.
I am one of the most experienced BitTorrent defense attorneys in the United States.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Litigation
100%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 20 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 21 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Incredible lawyer and an incredible person.
When other lawyers seemed to stick to a script and tried to scare me into hiring them, Erin was human and empathetic. During the worst time in my life Erin helped me with my lawsuit in a timely manner. She was very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and managed to calm me down and keep me updat...
Posted by John | September 04, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Untrustworthy and Negligent
She told me not too worry and that she'd take care of everything. Not the case! My case shouldn't have even gone to court. I picked the wrong attorney. She could've stopped this case from proceeding, but she was too busy or she just didn't care. She returned my calls every other week. When I asked he...
Erin Kathryn Russell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Erin Russell is as good as they come at advocating for defendants accused of copyright infringement using BitTorrent. She's not only great at representing clients, but she is also incredibly efficient, responsive, and easy to work with. I highly recommend Erin's services."
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"I highly endorse Erin Russell without reservation. Erin is a highly skilled litigator. In fact, I frequently consult with Erin on potential litigation matters because I value her insight. She is able to drill down to crux of a matter and deliver brilliant insight into a case. She is smart, savvy, able to parse through detail and nuances and communicate articulately and in a way that presents complex facts so that people can understand. She also is excellent at persuasive arguments. Bottom line - Erin is an outstanding attorney."
"It's hard to find a good litigator. Finding one that has personality, sense of humor and a lot of passion - that's really rare. I've had a chance to get to know Erin over the past year. If you are looking for a PACA and intellectual property litigation attorney, give Erin a call."
"Erin is a strong and passionate advocate for her clients, who has a very sharp legal mind as well. She has a commanding presence in a courtroom, and is respected by her clients, opponents, and the Court alike."
"Erin was co-counsel in a prolonged trial with me and was superbly skilled and professional. Her contributions were excellent without exception, and her client-relations skills were outstanding. I could not have done it without her."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney and Founding Member, The Russell Firm
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Hawkins & Parnell
2003 - 2007
Attorney, Dennis Corry Porter & Smith
Associations
2011 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Woodruff v. J.R.S. et al.
successfully mediated claims of over 90 plaintiffs
Jackson et al. v. Whitworth, et al.
Motion to Dismiss granted
Ruddy v. Holiday Inn Midtown
summary judgment granted
Guava, LLC v. Skyler Case
pending
Education
2004
DePaul University College of Law
Juris Doctor
2001
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
ABA Techshow
Partly to Mostly Cloudy -- Running a Virtual Law Practice
2014
Computers, Freedom, & Privacy 2014
Unmasking Anonymous Users: The Threat of Doe Subpoenas to Online Speech and Privacy
Publications
2009
DRI
Trucking Policyholder's Duty To Preserve Coverage
2008
Spoliation of Evidence - ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section
Spoliation of Evidence - A State by State Summary
2008
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Ethical Conundrums of Group Settlements in Multi-Party Litigation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it better to hire an attorney to settle my copyright infringement case or do it my self, they are asking $2900?
10 Mar 2013
Q&A
I wanted to write a letter to the judge in divorce case i will make copies n give to everyone if i need too
24 Oct 2011
Q&A
I'm being falsely accused of credit card fraud!
12 Oct 2011