Christopher E. Russell

Christopher E. Russell

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Car accident Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

1401 Dove Street #310, Newport Beach, CA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Car Accident 50%

43 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-42%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

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Russell & Lazarus, APC

1401 Dove Street #310, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Christopher E. Russell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge

Posted by John | February 11, 2014 | Insurance

Continued Appreciation

I was recently involved in an auto accident that I did not feel was my fault in the least. As a result of the crash, there were injuries incurred to myself along with extensive damages to my car. It was such a pleasure in dealing with Christopher Russell and his staff from the beginning. As a j...ournalist I find that getting specific questions answered to my satisfaction is often difficult at best. Many times I have concluded, "No one will tell you the truth, you must search it out!" Russell & Lazarus, APC answered all my questions in detail and was very insightful regarding the outcomes of each step of the legal procedure. Following the timely settlement, I felt that Christopher Russell and his staff secured justice for me in both adequate financial compensation and in maintaining my reputation with my own insurance company, my employer and the community. These are truly amazing litigators. They're very good and I would, of course, recommend them to anyone. Very Sincerely Yours, John Irvine, Calif.

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Christopher E. Russell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Simon

Unknown lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Fenja Klaus

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Chris has built a great law firm and I am so thrilled to be a part of the Russell & Lazarus team!"

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Darren Aitken

Unknown lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a great advocate for his client. I endorse this lawyer."

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S ElDabe

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable!"

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Atticus Wegman

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Barry Goldberg

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Russell as an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury trial attorney. In particular, I have been following his written blogs and media. It is more than clear that Mr. Russell has a superior grasp of the important issues which affect injury victims on a regular basis. He has a solid understanding of insurance law which separates him from the majority of other personal injury lawyers practicing in his geographic area. I will not hesitate to refer my Orange County clients to him because I know that they would receive superior legal services."

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Albert Crosner

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Russell's contributions on Avvo.com in response to community questions has been superb. Six months ago, he answered a very speciffic question dealing with subpoena of medical records in a very professional and knowledgeable manner. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Lee

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Chris is a responsible and intelligent person when it comes to the law. With roughly 30yrs of experience, he always has the best interest of his clients in mind. His aggressiveness is admirable and his commitment to justice is top notch. If I need a second pair of eyes on a personal injury matter, Chris would be one of the first people I call."

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Thomas Philbrick

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've had the pleasure of working together with Chris Russell on several personal injury litigation matters. To say that Mr. Russell is experienced in the field is an understatement. I've been nothing but impressed with his depth of knowledge and his ability to develop creative solutions to complex legal questions all while keeping the interests of the client at the forefront. If you happen to have had the misfortune of being injured due to the negligence of others, Chris Russell is definitely the man to call. Chris is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him."

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John Russell

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on several matters with Chris Russell, and his combination of experience, results and personability is second to none. Chris both has an incredible knowledge of every facet of personal injury practice, in addition to having a wonderful personality that allows him to gain the trust of his clients. His combination of skill and compassion for his clients has led him to great success in his field. In a case involving serious injuries to a client, there is no one I would trust more than Chris Russell to obtain a just result."

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Jon Jackson

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher Russell is a lawyer's lawyer. Since 1984, Chris has focused his skill, energy and efforts to helping victims of personal injury and wrongful death. In addition to being an excellent and experienced lawyer, Chris is a warm and caring human being who places the best interest of his clients and family before his own. I share this information with you because in my opinion, these qualities are what make a good lawyer a GREAT lawyer! You want a lawyer who truly cares about you and who is able to appreciate, understand and communicate to an insurance company or jury, exactly how your injuries have impacted and changed your life forever. I've seen all these qualities in Chris, and more! I strongly suggest that your visit Chris' web site and watch the videos. Better yet, give Chris a call and get answers to all your legal questions today! -- Jon Mitchell Jackson/ Jackson & Wilson, Inc. (2009 Orange County Trial Lawyer of the Year)"

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Alison Gokal

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Russell has earned the respect of his fellow trial lawyers. I have nothing but the utmost respect for all of the positive and amazing results he has been able to accomplish, both in and out of the courtroom, over the years. Keep up the great work!"

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Steven Morasse

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Christopher Russell for 30 plus years. There is no one more devoted to getting his clients fair compensation on personal injury claims than is Chris. With his 28 plus years of experience there is not a case he has not seen or circumstances he has not encountered in the context of a personal injury claim which makes him a deadly advocate on behalf of his clients. Chris is also a great member of the community as well contributing his time and money to causes related to personal injury issues. I highly endorse Christopher Russell. I have never endorsed an attorney previously for AVVO but this was a no brainer for me as Chris epitomizes all of what AVVO endorses in regards to the attorneys who are its members. I am sure is Chris is glad to be associated with AVVO and AVVO should be very happy to have Chris as one of its members."

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Kyle Scott

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have known Chris Russell for 19 years. Chris was initially my boss at one of the first law firms I worked at. Now I stay in touch with Chris usually in obtaining a second opinion on how to proceed in one of my cases at my firm. Chris brings to the table his 25+ years of legal experience. He has always represented the side of the consumer and has always done so zealously and with an eye to what is best for his client. If Chris believes in your claim, then he is in it to its resolution. I would recommend Chris Russell for any personal injury or wrongful death claim you or your family have. When you are going up against law firm financed by the insurance industry trying to diminish your claim you want a lawyer like Chris Russell on your side."

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Desmond Collins

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I find Chris Russell to be a zealous advocate, a consummate professional and a quality peer in the legal profession. Chris is a family man and is able to communicate effectively on a personal basis. I heartily recommend him on any personal injury matters."

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Marc Lazarus

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Christopher Russell is a smart and aggressive personal injury lawyer who helps his clients obtain the best outcome for their cases. Christopher is a skilled trial attorney who has the respect of the insurance industry as well as the defense bar. I would wholeheartedly endorse Christopher Russell."

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Stephen Counts

Personal injury lawyer

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Brandon Simon

Car accident lawyer

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Casey Johnson

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Robinson

Personal injury lawyer

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Herbert Hafif

Personal injury lawyer

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Bradley Kramer

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Brian Hogan

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Fenja Klaus

Personal injury lawyer

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Darren Aitken

Personal injury lawyer

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Arash Homampour

Personal injury lawyer

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S ElDabe

Personal injury lawyer

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Barry Goldberg

Personal injury lawyer

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Lowell Steiger

Personal injury lawyer

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David Ring

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Waks

Personal injury lawyer

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John Burns

Personal injury lawyer

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John Denove

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Jon Jackson

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Thomas Philbrick

Personal injury lawyer

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Desmond Collins

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Newport Beach, CA, Super Lawyers

2015

Elite Trial Lawyers, National Law Journal

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

OC Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyer, OC Register Metro Magazine

2014

10/10, AVVO

2013

OC Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyer, OC Register Metro Magazine

2012

Procurred multi million dollar settlements, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Managing Partner, Russell & Lazarus, APC

1984 - 1998

Principal Attorney, Satin & Russell

Associations

2012 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Associate Member

2012 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Board of Governors

1998 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Associate Member

1992 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association chapter

Associate Member

1992 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Associate Member

1990 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Associate Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Evans vs. Regan

$16,162,429

Hawkins vs. City of Anaheim

$7,200,000

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Education

1984

California Western SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

California State University, Long Beach

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Bad Faith Insurance Practices

Proposition 103

2008

Know your rights

Had to handle your insurance claim

2004

Career Day

What it takes to become a lawyer

Publications

Languages

French

Spanish

Activity

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