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Atty. Benjamin B. Russell

Atty. Benjamin B. Russell

Ben defends employers in all aspects of labor and employment matters. Prior to joining the firm, Ben gained substantial trial and litigation experience as a Deputy Alternate Defender at the Orange County Alternate Defender.

Irvine Irvine 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Benjamin B. Russell at a glance

Benjamin B. Russell is an Associate based in Irvine, California, practicing at Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at California Western School of Law J.D. (—) and Loyola University, Maryland B.A. (—). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ben defends employers in all aspects of labor and employment matters
  • Prior to joining the firm, Ben gained substantial trial and litigation experience as a Deputy Alternate Defender at the Orange County Alternate Defender
  • Subsequently, he was a partner at an Am Law 100 firm defending construction defect and general liability matters
  • With his extensive work as a public defender and his more recent work as civil litigator, Ben brings a wealth of experience in trial advocacy, client representation, and navigating complex legal challenges

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin B. Russell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin B. Russell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Benjamin B. Russell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Benjamin B. Russell's law office located?
Benjamin B. Russell's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin B. Russell handle?
Benjamin B. Russell focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Benjamin B. Russell practiced law?
Benjamin B. Russell has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
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Education

California Western School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Loyola University, Maryland B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010

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