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Russell Joseph Shankland
About Russell
Biography
Russell has experience successfully litigating a robust range of complex commercial and tort claims in federal and state court; for example, he served on the trial team that achieved Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s Largest Defense Verdict of 2012. In April 2013, he second-chaired a five-week jury trial in federal court.
Pro bono work plays a unique role in Russell’s practice. He has represented adult defendants in federal and state criminal proceedings and children in juvenile proceedings. He has also worked on a civil rights claim based on 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
Russell served as a Peace Corps volunteer in a rural Romanian village. He taught English at a local school, worked with a small NGO and produced educational English programming for Romanian television.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
16 years
Commercial Real Estate
25%
16 years
Banking
20%
16 years
Criminal Defense
5%
16 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Missouri for 15 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois
State: Illinois
No misconduct found
Location
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64108-2613
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Russell Joseph Shankland's Reviews
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Posted by Terri | May 28, 2015
Outstanding Service
Mr. Shankland was one of the three attorneys assigned to our case. I found him to be very knowledgeable about the law and very thorough. I appreciated the time he would take to make sure we were prepared and comfortable with the experience and possible outcomes. He made himself available after hours ...
Russell Joseph Shankland's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Shankland has steadily risen through the ranks of Shook, Hardy & Bacon over the years. Colleagues and opponents alike have recognized his commitment to his clients and overall commitment to his job. His is one of those rare attorneys who can effortlessly balance passionate advocacy with honesty and integrity. While his billable hours exceed all expectations, he somehow finds time to contribute enormous amounts of time to the community. He contributed over 400 hours to pro bono last year, and won Shook's pro bono award. He and his fiance, Lauren Arthur (state representative), also devote much of their free time to helping local and state-wide non-profit organizations."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Shankland zealously represents his clients in complex litigation matters while maintaining a civil discourse with opposing counsel."
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Experience
Honors
2013
The William G. Zimmerman Pro Bono Award, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
2012
Pro Bono Wall of Fame, Missouri Bar Association
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attprney, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
2005 - 2007
Volunteer, Peace Corps
Associations
2011 - Present
American Bar Association
2011 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Gunter et al. v. KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations
Defense verdict in employee's wrongful death claim from mesothelioma following 34-year history of exposure to asbestos at power plant.
Education
2010
Northwestern University School of Law
JD
2004
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Journalism
Publications
2013
2009
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
Duress and the Underlying Felony
Languages
English