Atty. W. Michael Russ
Michael has served as bond counsel for private conduit financings, single family mortgage revenue bonds, and cities and counties throughout the State of Mississippi. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for his work in public finance law.
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W. Michael Russ is a business attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar. Educated at University of Florida (LL.M, 2004) and University of Mississippi (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Public Finance Law, Jackson (MS) (2025), and Lawyer of the Year — Public Finance Law, Jackson (MS) (2023). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael has served as bond counsel for private conduit financings, single family mortgage revenue bonds, and cities and counties throughout the State of Mississippi
- He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for his work in public finance law
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ridgeland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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