Atty. Lesley A. Russo

Atty. Lesley A. Russo

Lesley A. Russo is a lawyer practicing commercial & financial services, employee benefits, executive compensation and erisa, labor and employment and 1 other area of law.

Charleston Charleston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Lesley A. Russo at a glance

Lesley A. Russo is a employment, business, tax, and employment contracts attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1986) and West Virginia (1990). Educated at University of New Hampshire B.A. summa cum laude University of New Hampshire B.A. 1983 Mortar Board University of New Hampshire B.A. Phi Beta Kappa University of New Hampshire B.A. Harvard Un (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lesley A. Russo is a lawyer practicing commercial & financial services, employee benefits, executive compensation and erisa, labor and employment and 1 other area of law
  • Lesley A. received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Lesley A. practices in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Lesley A. Russo's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Lesley A. Russo is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Lesley A. Russo is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Lesley A. Russo is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in West Virginia →

Employment Contracts

Lesley A. Russo is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Where is Lesley A. Russo's law office located?
Lesley A. Russo's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lesley A. Russo handle?
Lesley A. Russo focuses on employment, business, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Lesley A. Russo practiced law?
Lesley A. Russo has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Lesley A. Russo go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Lesley A. Russo received?
Lesley A. Russo's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

University of New Hampshire B.A. summa cum laude University of New Hampshire B.A. 1983 Mortar Board University of New Hampshire B.A. Phi Beta Kappa University of New Hampshire B.A. Harvard Un
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
West Virginia
Admitted: 1990

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