Russell Stephan Kerr

Russell Stephan Kerr

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 46 years

Car accident Lawyer at Fountain Valley, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Bites, Slip and Fall Accident

16480 Harbor Boulevard Suite 100, Fountain Valley, CA

About Russell

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kerr & Sheldon

16480 Harbor Boulevard Suite 100, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708

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Russell Stephan Kerr's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Jay | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

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. ...Attorney friend referred me to Russell Kerr, and he and his team were the difference. He is at the forefront of Diminished Value law and overall very knowledgeable & experienced. Walked me through the whole process, even got me through an opposing deposition, and settled favorably for me. Hope I don’t have to go through it again but if I did I’d call Russell Kerr again. 100% Recommended!

Posted by Justin | March 14, 2019 | Insurance

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 ...Russel Kerr. Sometimes, all a person needs is to have a professional hear their side of the story for a few minutes and give them some feedback. You'll certainly get that if you reach out for help to Mr. Kerr and his firm. Don't fight with an insurance company without a good attorney in your corner.

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Edward Rutyna

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Robert Pederzani

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 ."

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Blair Roberts

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Henry Lively

Car accident lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

1995 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2004 - 2005

State Bar of California, International Law Section

Chair

2001 - 2010

American Bar Association

Chair

1992 - 1999

Orange County Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

2002

University of San Diego Law School.

LL.M - Master of Laws

1979

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Northeastern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

1996

Conference on Hate-Crimes

U.S. Department of Justice Conference on Hate Crimes

Publications

1979

Pepperdine Law Review Writer

1978

Pepperdine Law Review Write

Languages

English

Spanish

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