Russell Kerr and Jeffrey Sheldon are partners in the law firm exclusively representing personal injury victims. Russell graduated Pepperdine Univ. School of Law and founded the firm in 1979. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognizing trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in advocacy by achieving a verdict in the amount of $1,000,000 or more. Jeffrey Sheldon obtained his degree from Western School of Law and has been a practicing attorney in Southern California since 1989. Jeffrey joined the firm in 1994 and is known as an aggressive and successful courtroom litigator and was honored as the Orange County Personal Trial Lawyer of the Year 2007. The partners have taught and authored numerous published articles in the field of personal injury trial work. Jeffrey is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Both Russell and Jeffrey are members of the O.C. Bar Assn., O.C. Trial Lawyers Assn., and ABA.
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Acquired: 1979
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16480 Harbor Boulevard Suite 100, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
7 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Car Accidents
Posted by Daniel | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
The Absolute Best!
I met Russ Kerr about 30 years ago after I was involved in an automobile accident. Russ takes great care of the person and then focuses on the accident. There has never been a time when I felt like just a number to him. I've always felt important when dealing with Russ or with his partner Jeff. His ...
Posted by Jay | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Professional Knowledgeable Experienced Attorney That Fought For Me
Was in a car accident where the other driver ran a red light. No witnesses but police report was written up in my favor. My car was not a total loss. It fell just below the threshold to total my car. Of course the insurance company would try to not accept fault and try to pay as little as possible. ...
Posted by Justin | March 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Justin
Mr. Kerr and his firm are exceptions to the rule. Whether you have a debilitating injury, or a smaller damage claim on your car Mr. Kerr and his team will shoot you straight whether you end up having to officially retain their firm or not. Everybody I have talked to has something good to say about ...
"Without any reservation, I enthusiastically endorse Russell Kerr and his firm Kerr & Shelton for personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, and slip and fall type injuries in the Orange County area. Over the years I have referred multiple clients to his office and his office strives to obtain the best result. Moreover, his firm likes to go to trial when the settlement offer is not adequate, unlike many firms that push clients to settle. I have attended trials in his he or Jeff Sheldon of his office are the trial attorneys and they certainly know their way around a courtroom."
"Russ is an outstanding Lawyer . He is highly respected in the Legal Community . I have referred many clients to Russ , and they all are extremely satisfied with the results he has obtained for them ."
"I endorse this lawyer. Russell is an outstanding personal injury attorney. I have used him on a personal matter and have referred numerous clients to him with excellent results. I highly recommend Mr. Kerr for your personal injury matter."
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2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
Honorary Degree for establishing Community Legal Clinic, Coastline Community College ABA approved Paralegal Studies Program
1990
President's Award for Outstanding Service, Orange County Bar Association
1989
Trial advocacy for a verdict in excess of one million dollars., Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1979 - Present
Managing Partner, Kerr & Sheldon
1991 - 1995
Adjunct Professor of Law, Western State University College Of Law
1989 - 1996
Legal Director, Coastline Community College
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2004 - 2005
State Bar of California, International Law SectionChair
2001 - 2010
American Bar AssociationChair
1992 - 1999
Orange County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2002
LL.M - Master of Laws
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
BS - Bachelor of Science
1996
U.S. Department of Justice Conference on Hate Crimes
1979
1978
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