Jon R. Russell
Partner33 S. Sixth Street
Suite 4300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
“Trusted advice, zealous advocacy, and the commitment to delivering the optimum legal solution are what my clients can expect.”
Over the past decade, Jon has defended a wide variety of claims including professional malpractice, commercial disputes, catastrophic loss, general negligence and products liability. Jon focuses his practice on defending medical device and complex mass tort product liability claims. Jon’s experience extends beyond Minnesota’s borders. Jon has experience defending claims venued in Arizona, North Dakota, Illinois, Texas, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Delaware, and California. Jon also has experience in the national coordination of complex mass tort product liability claims venued throughout the United States.
Jon prides himself on identifying and delivering the optimum solution to his clients’ legal problems. He has successfully obtained dismissals on behalf of his clients on numerous occasions. If a dismissal is not possible, his goal is to always place his clients in the most advantageous position for settlement or trial while managing the litigation efficiently so his clients can focus on their core business. Jon is an exceptional advocate for his clients while always maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and ethics. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Thomson Reuters.
Jon was a law school honors graduate. While in law school, Jon was a legal writing tutor, legal research instructor, and also served as an editor for the Hamline Law Review. He also received CALI Awards for excellence in Legal Research & Writing and Civil Procedure.
- Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2002
- Minnesota State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1998
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Selected for inclusion in the Minnesota Rising Stars list, 2010