Atty. W. Russell Welsh

Atty. W. Russell Welsh

Mr. W.

Kansas City Kansas City 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About W. Russell Welsh at a glance

W. Russell Welsh is a Chief Executive Officer based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Polsinelli PC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1978), District of Columbia (1981), and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1999). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1974) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. W. Russell Welsh is a lawyer practicing products liability, business, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • W. received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • W. practices at Polsinelli PC in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

W. Russell Welsh's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

W. Russell Welsh is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

W. Russell Welsh is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

W. Russell Welsh is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

W. Russell Welsh is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. Russell Welsh

Where is W. Russell Welsh's law office located?
W. Russell Welsh's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Polsinelli PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Russell Welsh handle?
W. Russell Welsh focuses on business, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has W. Russell Welsh practiced law?
W. Russell Welsh has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did W. Russell Welsh go to law school?
W. Russell Welsh earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact W. Russell Welsh for a consultation?
You can contact W. Russell Welsh 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 W. Russell Welsh received?
W. Russell Welsh's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1974
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1999
Kansas
Admitted: 2006

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