Atty. John Chaney Russell

Atty. John Chaney Russell

John Chaney Russell is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, estate planning, transportation law and 3 other areas of law. John received a degree from Ohio State University, Columbus OH, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Foothill Ranch Foothill Ranch 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About John Chaney Russell at a glance

John Chaney Russell is a trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business attorney based in Foothill Ranch, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1978), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1982), and California (2009). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Ohio State University, Columbus OH Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA California State University at Los Angeles (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Foothill Ranch, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Chaney Russell is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, estate planning, transportation law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Ohio State University, Columbus OH, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices in Foothill Ranch, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Chaney Russell's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Chaney Russell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

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

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

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 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 Foothill Ranch 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

Common questions about John Chaney Russell

Where is John Chaney Russell's law office located?
John Chaney Russell's law practice is located in Foothill Ranch, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Chaney Russell handle?
John Chaney Russell focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Chaney Russell practiced law?
John Chaney Russell has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Chaney Russell go to law school?
John Chaney Russell earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John Chaney Russell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Ohio State University, Columbus OH Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA California State University at Los Angeles
- 1970

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 2009

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