Atty. Russel Bruce Duffield

Atty. Russel Bruce Duffield

Mr. Russel Bruce Duffield is a lawyer practicing commercial, personal injury, product liability and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Russel Bruce Duffield at a glance

Russel Bruce Duffield is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), New York (2000), and Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. Di (2001). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1976) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Russel Bruce Duffield is a lawyer practicing commercial, personal injury, product liability and 5 other areas of law
  • Russel received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1974, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Russel practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Russel Bruce Duffield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russel Bruce Duffield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

Russel Bruce Duffield is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russel Bruce Duffield

Where is Russel Bruce Duffield's law office located?
Russel Bruce Duffield's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russel Bruce Duffield handle?
Russel Bruce Duffield focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Russel Bruce Duffield practiced law?
Russel Bruce Duffield has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Russel Bruce Duffield go to law school?
Russel Bruce Duffield earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Russel Bruce Duffield for a consultation?
You can contact Russel Bruce Duffield 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 Russel Bruce Duffield received?
Russel Bruce Duffield's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 1976
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
New York
Admitted: 2000
Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. Di
Admitted: 2001

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