Russell Turner

Russell Turner Attorney at Berger and Green | Pittsburgh, PA

I am a Social Security Disability attorney at Berger and Green, and my practice is entirely dedicated to helping individuals in Pennsylvania and across the United States secure the SSDI and SSI benefits they deserve. If you've been denied benefits or are unsure where to start, I'm here to guide you through every step of the process.

I grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and knew early on that I wanted to use the law to help people who needed it most. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (2014) and my Paralegal Certificate from Saint Francis University (2015) before earning my Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law in 2019. During law school, I worked in the Civil Rights Clinic handling expungements and pardons, and was awarded a Summer Fellowship with the Allegheny County Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Center in 2018.

After being admitted to the bar, I gained experience as a civil litigator at Very Law PLLC before finding my true calling in disability law. In 2021, I joined Pittsburgh's Neighborhood Legal Services, where I focused exclusively on helping low-income clients obtain SSDI and SSI benefits. That work confirmed what I already believed — that fighting for people who are struggling is exactly where I belong. I brought that same commitment with me when I joined Berger and Green.

I have been recognized by my peers as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star every year from 2021 through 2025, and I am an active member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) and the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA).

When you work with me, you can expect straight answers, genuine dedication, and an attorney who will fight hard to get you the outcome you need.

Bar Admissions Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | All U.S. Social Security Courts

Education Duquesne University School of Law — J.D., 2019 Saint Francis University — Paralegal Certificate, 2015 University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown — B.A., Political Science, 2014

Recognition Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Star — 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025