Atty. John J. Russo

Atty. John J. Russo

About John J. Russo View website Awards Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

Appleton Appleton 44 J. Erfahrung 44 year
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About John J. Russo at a glance

John J. Russo is a Partner based in Appleton, Wisconsin, practicing at Mccarty Law Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1982). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1982) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Outagamie County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Appleton, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

John J. Russo got this award in 2021

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Russo's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John J. Russo is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Wisconsin →

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.

John J. Russo is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John J. Russo is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

Looking for additional Wisconsin attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Appleton or all attorneys in Wisconsin.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J. Russo

Where is John J. Russo's law office located?
John J. Russo's law practice is located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The firm is Mccarty Law Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Russo handle?
John J. Russo focuses on probate, estate planning, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has John J. Russo practiced law?
John J. Russo has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John J. Russo go to law school?
John J. Russo earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John J. Russo for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Russo 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 John J. Russo received?
John J. Russo's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1982
B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1982

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