Atty. Jon R. Russell
“Trusted advice, zealous advocacy, and the commitment to delivering the optimum legal solution are what my clients can expect.” Over the past decade, Jon has defended a wide variety of claims including professional malpractice, commercial disputes, catastrophic loss, general negligence and products liability. Jon focuses his practice on defending medical device and complex mass tort product liability claims.
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Jon R. Russell is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2002), United States District Court, District of Minnesota (2003), and North Dakota (2004). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Minnesota State University (B.S., 1998). Active member of DRI, Professional Affiliations •Minnesota State Bar Association •Hennepin County Bar Association •State Bar Association of North Dakota •Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- “Trusted advice, zealous advocacy, and the commitment to delivering the optimum legal solution are what my clients can expect.” Over the past decade, Jon has defended a wide variety of claims including professional malpractice, commercial disputes, catastrophic loss, general negligence and products liability
- Jon focuses his practice on defending medical device and complex mass tort product liability claims
- Jon’s experience extends beyond Minnesota’s borders
- Jon has experience defending claims venued in Arizona, North Dakota, Illinois, Texas, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Delaware, and California
- Jon also has experience in the national coordination of complex mass tort product liability claims venued throughout the United States
- Jon prides himself on identifying and delivering the optimum solution to his clients’ legal problems
- He has successfully obtained dismissals on behalf of his clients on numerous occasions
- If a dismissal is not possible, his goal is to always place his clients in the most advantageous position for settlement or trial while managing the litigation efficiently so his clients can focus on their core business
- Jon is an exceptional advocate for his clients while always maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and ethics
- He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Thomson Reuters
- Jon was a law school honors graduate
- While in law school, Jon was a legal writing tutor, legal research instructor, and also served as an editor for the Hamline Law Review
- He also received CALI Awards for excellence in Legal Research & Writing and Civil Procedure
- Accolades •Selected for inclusion in the Minnesota Rising Stars list, 2010 News •Nov 12, 2011 Meagher & Geer Announces New Partners Events •Jul 23 - 24, 2023 The 2023 Federated Challenge supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters Meagher + Geer is a proud sponsor of The Federated Challenge •Jun 7 - 8, 2023 State Bar of Arizona 2023 Insurance Institute CLE Rob Justman serves as a presenter •Mar 30, 2023 Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (MN IAAI) Spring Conference 2023 Meagher + Geer is proud to serve as a Happy Hour co-sponsor Articles •Mar 1, 2023 Under (Peer) Pressure: A Breakdown of Minnesota's Peer Review Statute Authored by Ryan Paukert for Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) magazine, Minnesota Defense •Jan 13, 2022 2021 Insurance Agent Case Law Year End Review - Insurance Agent Standard of Care and Duty Case Law Review Insurance Agent Case Law Year-End Review by Aaron Simon •Sep 8, 2021 Cybercrime Awareness for Agencies Authored by Aaron Simon for The Minnesota News, published by Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association (MIIAB) Back to Jon R. Russell's Profile
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon R. Russell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Jon R. Russell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jon R. Russell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Jon R. Russell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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