Atty. C. Joseph Russell

Atty. C. Joseph Russell

C. Joseph Russell is a lawyer practicing white collar crime defense, anti-kickback prevention and disputes, business litigation and 9 other areas of law.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About C. Joseph Russell at a glance

C. Joseph Russell is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Krieg DeVault LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, ip, and poa. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1980), and U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. Claims Court (1981). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 1980) and Western Kentucky University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indianapolis, Seventh Federal Circuit, Federal and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • C. Joseph Russell is a lawyer practicing white collar crime defense, anti-kickback prevention and disputes, business litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • C. Joseph received a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • C. Joseph practices at Krieg DeVault LLP in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

C. Joseph Russell's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

C. Joseph Russell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

C. Joseph Russell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

C. Joseph Russell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →

Power of Attorney

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. Joseph Russell

Where is C. Joseph Russell's law office located?
C. Joseph Russell's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Krieg DeVault LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Joseph Russell handle?
C. Joseph Russell focuses on trusts, probate, business, ip, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has C. Joseph Russell practiced law?
C. Joseph Russell has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did C. Joseph Russell go to law school?
C. Joseph Russell earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact C. Joseph Russell for a consultation?
You can contact C. Joseph Russell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has C. Joseph Russell received?
C. Joseph Russell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
- 1980
B.A.
Western Kentucky University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1997

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