Atty. Brian James Russell

Atty. Brian James Russell

Brian James Russell is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, general practice, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Montgomery Montgomery 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian James Russell at a glance

Brian James Russell is an Attorney based in Montgomery, Illinois, practicing at The Law Office of Brian J. Russell. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on residential, formation, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2003). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1999) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Montgomery, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian James Russell is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, general practice, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Brian practices at The Law Office of Brian J. Russell in Montgomery, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian James Russell's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Business Formation

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Brian James Russell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

Brian James Russell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montgomery are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian James Russell

Where is Brian James Russell's law office located?
Brian James Russell's law practice is located in Montgomery, Illinois. The firm is The Law Office of Brian J. Russell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian James Russell handle?
Brian James Russell focuses on residential, formation, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian James Russell practiced law?
Brian James Russell has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Brian James Russell go to law school?
Brian James Russell earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Brian James Russell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1999
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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