Atty. Russell David Jessee

Atty. Russell David Jessee

Mr. Russell David Jessee is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, environmental litigation and 8 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Russell David Jessee at a glance

Russell David Jessee is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1999), District of Columbia (2000), West Virginia (2005), and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virgini (2005). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1999) and Virginia Tech B.A. summa cum laude Virginia Tech B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Russell David Jessee is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, environmental litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • Russell received a B.A. degree from Virginia Tech, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Russell practices at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Russell David Jessee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russell David Jessee 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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Employment Law

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

Russell David Jessee 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.

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Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russell David Jessee

Where is Russell David Jessee's law office located?
Russell David Jessee's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell David Jessee handle?
Russell David Jessee focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Russell David Jessee practiced law?
Russell David Jessee has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Russell David Jessee go to law school?
Russell David Jessee earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—).
How can I contact Russell David Jessee for a consultation?
You can contact Russell David Jessee 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 Russell David Jessee received?
Russell David Jessee's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 1999
Virginia Tech B.A. summa cum laude Virginia Tech B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
West Virginia
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virgini
Admitted: 2005

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