Russell Clark Purvis

Russell Clark Purvis

also known as Russ Purvis

2.6
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 33 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident, Car Accidents ... +4 more

10200 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO

About Russell

Biography

Since graduating from law school, Attorney Russ Purvis has been committed to helping people in need of steadfast legal representation. Over the course of his career, Russ has helped thousands of peo...

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 32 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 33 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1992

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Montee Law Firm, P.C.

10200 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO, 64131

DiPasquale Moore

4600 Madison Avenue, Suite 1200, Kansas City, MO, 64112

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Russell Clark Purvis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Justin | January 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not personable, doesn’t care and takes advantage of kids

My opinion of this man is exactly what I wrote in my title. Did the bare minimum for my case when I was a child. Fortunately for him my mom knew zero better and she continued to use him. A kids life was ruined not just temporarily but indefinitely and he blatantly did not care.

Posted by Mark | June 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mark Epstein

I fell out of a tree while working for a company called Cornelison Roofing. We were cutting some trees down and away from home we were working on. A branch that had been cut fell into my ladder while I was on it, 24 ft in the air. The branch twisted my ladder and I fell. When I hit the ground my fore...arm received a compound fracture. The company had no insurance or workman's comp. So I hired Russ Purvis. To make a long story short ,Russ represented me through several hearings and a deposition of Rick Cornelison the owner of the company. This case was dragged out for 4 years. Me. Cornelison kept telling a different version of what happened to the Judge. We finally caught him in a lie and the Judge set a date for final judgement hearing. Russ contacted me and said the hearing would be about 5 weeks down the road. And that he was pretty sure we would get a favorable judgement. But finding Mr. Cornelisons money could be a problem. The last thing Russ said was he would contact me with the final hearing date. I waited for several months and was never contacted. Finally I called Montee law firm where Russ Purvis was working and his former paralegal told me he had quit the firm a few weeks earlier, and that he quit my case, and that he informed me he was quitting through the mail. She or He or both, lied to me. I received no notification at all. And why would he leave my case when the last hearing was about to happen, with a favorable outcome forseen? Also it was past the time limit for me to hire a different attorney . Now two years later I've got bill collectors hounding me for the 82,000 dollar surgery and rehab that was incurred because of my injury. And now my arm hurts me constantly. So bottom line is I think there were some shady dealings going on between Russ Purvis, and Rick Cornelison. I did find out they grew up in same area together, and it just doesn't make sense why Russ would quit my case when judgement was so near. So if anyone has any ideas I'm open to suggestions on what I should do.

Posted by Melissa | June 24, 2014

Best choice for a lawyer

I was injured in a car accident in April of 2011 I hired Mr. Purvis to represent me in this case. A person pulled out in front of me and I suffered a broken arm. I had to have surgery to repair the broken bone. I was out of work for almost 4 months. My car also suffered quite a bit of damage, luc...kily Mr. Purvis and his team were able to get my car fixed in a timely fashion, even though the insurance company tried to drag their feet. I was overwhelmed by how much he seemed to care about my situation, he listened to my story and my concerns. He and his team were always available to answer any and all of my questions. He handled the conversations with my and the other persons insurance company to have my car repaired, obtaining a rental car while mine was being repaired, and also recovered a sizable settlement that helped with my lost wages, car repairs, hospital bills, and overall distress of the situation. I definitely recommend Mr. Purvis for your legal needs. He and his team are caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, expirienced and just overall incredible!

Posted by Joan | June 24, 2014

Mr. Purvis cares.

In the summer of 2008 my late husband Cecil and I were involved in a severe motor vehicle accident that totaled our only vehicle. We were both injured and required prolonged hospital stays, resulting in huge medical bills. Mr. Purvis came highly recommended to my husband and I. We were not disappo...inted, he met us in our home and explained to us the situation and how he would handle our case. Mr. Purvis put our minds at ease. Within 3 days he had a check for our totaled vehicle that he hand delivered to our home. Mr. Purvis fought the insurance to make sure that we got the best settlement. We are very grateful for his hard work and the personal attention he showed to my husband and I. I have and would continue to recommend Mr. Purvis to anyone in need of a hard working and caring attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2013

I wish I chose a better lawyer

He avoids any questions ask to him he takes no time to discuss anything , rushes you off the phone with a very nasty rude tone, I have no clue about my case years later I found out that no progress has been made in any shape form or fashion they are still basically on step one, Im not sure if my case... is even still going his assistant Kali White has no clue of anything, she has told me one thing and he has said another Im very confused Ive found more out about my case on my own and when I've try to relay the information I gathered or found out they say oh we know so why wasnt i informed if I was told if can find out anything let them know I want to fire them but I dont know what to do if I did.

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James Montee

Personal injury lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Russell Purvis for a number of years. He is an extremely accomplished personal injury attorney. I endorse him."

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Christina Smith

Car accident lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2004

Kansas City’s 40 under 40, Ingram's Magazine

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney, Montee Law Firm, P.C.

1900 - Present

Attorney, DiPasquale Moore

Associations

City of Kansas City

Public Investment Advisory Committee

Mayor’s DUI Task Force, Kansas City

Member

Missouri Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2004 - 2008

Platte County Missouri, Democratic Party Central Committee

Chairman

Education

1992

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Missouri Western State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1989

Missouri Western State College

BSBA

Languages

English

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