Atty. Russell F. Elder

Atty. Russell F. Elder

Russell F. Elder is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, premises liability, workers compensation.

Farmington Hills Farmington Hills 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Russell F. Elder at a glance

Russell F. Elder is a Member based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on workers comp, slip & fall, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1992). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1992) and Western Michigan University (B.S., 1988). Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Farmington Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Russell F. Elder is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, premises liability, workers compensation
  • Russell received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Russell practices in Farmington Hills, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Russell F. Elder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russell F. Elder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Russell F. Elder is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Michigan →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Russell F. Elder is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Russell F. Elder is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russell F. Elder

Where is Russell F. Elder's law office located?
Russell F. Elder's law practice is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell F. Elder handle?
Russell F. Elder focuses on workers comp, slip & fall, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Russell F. Elder practiced law?
Russell F. Elder has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Russell F. Elder go to law school?
Russell F. Elder earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Russell F. Elder for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1992
B.S.
Western Michigan University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1992

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