My practice focuses on litigation of business and real estate disputes. I also represents both employees and employers in employment matters including employment discrimination and wage claims. Please feel free to give me a call at (253) 627-1091 to discuss your legal concern.
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2008 | 06/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Smith Alling, P.S. | 2013 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Smith Alling, P.S. | 2008 - 2012 |
Rule 9 Intern | Delay Curran Thompson Pontarolo & Walker | 2007 - 2008 |
Judicial Extern | Spokane County Superior Court Hon. Neal Q. Rielly | 2006 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors | Governor | 2018 - Present |
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Foundation | Trustee | 2015 - 2015 |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | President | 2014 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association | Co-author, Road map to the Courthouse CLE materials | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Gonzaga University School of Law | JD | 2008 |
University of Puget Sound | Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Judicial Skit Night | CLE Moderator, Rules of Professional Conduct | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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CalPortland v. Levelone Concrete, LLC | In reversing the trial Court, the Court of Appeals found in favor of my client and clarified the law on construction liens Washington. |
Mills v. Budil | The Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the trial court in favor of my client. |
Omer v. Anco Investments, LLC | The Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the trial court in favor of my client. |
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Kjersti Stroup, Litigation Attorney on Sep 16, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Russell is a skilled litigator and the first person I send prospective clients with business and employment law matters. He’s thoughtful, diligent, and works hard to get the best results for his clients. Russell is also a valued Governor of the Washington State Bar Association and wonderful to work with in that leadership capacity.
Ingrid McLeod, Litigation Attorney on Oct 24, 2017
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Kjersti Stroup, Litigation Attorney on Sep 16, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Russell is a skilled litigator and the first person I send prospective clients with business and employment law matters. He’s thoughtful, diligent, and works hard to get the best results for his clients. Russell is also a valued Governor of the Washington State Bar Association and wonderful to work with in that leadership capacity.
Ingrid McLeod, Litigation Attorney on Oct 24, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Margaret Lund, Unknown Attorney on Jun 27, 2017
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John Wallace, Real estate Attorney on Jul 6, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Russell for years as a fellow lawyer in the community. In fact, I use him for personally for my rental properties. Russell is very competent and a pleasure to work with.
Jeffrey Johnson, Business Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Russell is an excellent attorney. I would recommend him to any person or company needing assistance with legal matters pertaining to business or real estate.
Lindsay Noel, Unknown Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
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Danielle LaBelle, Unknown Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
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Justin Bristol, Litigation Attorney on Mar 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Russell is a tenacious attorney and always professional. He enjoys a very good reputation with the Judges in Pierce County.
Favian Valencia, Litigation Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Awesome attorney, would recommend Russell to anyone who needs efficient and effective legal services.
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