Atty. Russell S. Post
Russell Post is a board-certified appellate specialist. For the last 18 years, following his clerkship with the Hon.
Profile Summary
About Russell S. Post at a glance
Russell S. Post is a appellate attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Beck Redden LLP. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1996) and Stanford University (—, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Houston Appellate Lawyer of the Year - 2015 (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Russell Post is a board-certified appellate specialist
- For the last 18 years, following his clerkship with the Hon. Jerry Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, he has dedicated his practice to civil appeals
- He has acted as lead counsel in approximately 100 appeals and has participated in countless others, preparing briefs and presenting oral arguments to the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas appellate courts, and the Fifth Circuit
- Russell represents both plaintiffs and defendants, practicing in a wide range of substantive areas
- In addition to his core appellate practice, he is frequently engaged at earlier stages of litigation to handle litigation strategy, complex legal issues, and the jury charge – focusing on the big picture and developing strategies with the appellate endgame in mind
- Russell has been recognized by his peers in publications such as Benchmark, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Thomas Reuters Super Lawyers – Texas, including recent recognition as the Houston appellate lawyer of the year (Best Lawyers 2015) and one of the top 100 lawyers in Texas (Super Lawyers 2015, 2016)
- In 2016, he was elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, the preeminent professional organization of appellate lawyers in the United States
Practice Areas Explained
Russell S. Post's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russell S. Post handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Russell S. Post is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Houston or all attorneys in Texas.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Russell S. Post
Where is Russell S. Post's law office located?
What practice areas does Russell S. Post handle?
Where did Russell S. Post go to law school?
How can I contact Russell S. Post for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Russell S. Post received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Reviews
No reviews yet.