* Philip Russell
Established in 1993, Philip Russell LLC is a respected law firm with consistent record of good results in local courts, Federal courts, and other jurisdictions. Effective advocacy in criminal and investigative cases, personal injury, civil rights and constitutional claims have distinguished the firm among lawyers in Southwestern Connecticut.

Over seventy-five per cent of the cases accepted by the firm annually are referrals from other attorneys, throughout Connecticut and metro-New York who have come to rely on the firm for thorough and first class investigation, representation, and advocacy.

Since its inception, the Firm has been hired or recommended as litigation and criminal counsel by respected law firms and individual attorneys whose valued clients find themselves confronted with the exigencies brought on by an arrest, an accident, death, or a traumatic injury.

Understanding police, law enforcement and regulatory procedures in the pre – arrest phase, a familiarity with police and crime scene sciences, and a presence in local courts have helped the firm develop reliable trial strategies and superior results in accident and criminal matters.

Trial advocacy – investigating, preparing, and presenting a winning strategies - has won the firm a the respect of the local bar and bench.

Motor Vehicles – Accident reconstruction, toxicology evidence, police testimony and medical issues are common issues in matters the firm accepts.

Controversial cases – Defending unpopular or vilified defendants which the firm has consistently done for over 20 years. Civil rights claims, cases against law enforcement authorities, and other controversial cases have earned the firm a reputation for loyalty and dedication to their clients and to the process of justice itself.

Complex Investigations – Commercial crimes, tax prosecutions, health care fraud, investigations, and regulatory subpoenas are matters regularly referred and competently defended.

* Board Certified Criminal Lawyer - National Board of Legal Specialty Certification

Philip Russell LLC
66 Field Point Rd
Greenwich CT 06836
Tel: 203 661-4200
Fax: 203 661-3666

Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1994, Philip Russell has tried more than fifty felony trials to verdict, and has defended criminal cases throughout the metro New York area and Connecticut, in the Midwest and abroad.

Professionally, Mr. Russell enjoys an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating in ability and ethics that his colleagues can confer upon him.

Philip Russell is a 1984 graduate of Brooklyn Law School. Prior to graduation, Mr. Russell worked for three years as a paralegal for a prominent criminal litigation firm in New York City, assisting in narcotics trafficking and homicide trials and investigations, larceny and extortion cases, appeals, clemency petitions, and official corruption matters.

From 1984 through 1988 Mr. Russell was a prosecutor in the Bronx County District Attorney’s office, where he served in the Criminal Court, Grand Jury, and Rackets/Investigations bureaus, prosecuting assaults, homicides, burglaries, thefts, and official misconduct.

In 1988 Mr. Russell joined a medium-sized Greenwich law firm, where his practice included civil litigation involving secured transactions, bankruptcy and business reorganizations, commercial disputes, and real estate litigation. In 1993 he formed this firm, specifically focused on litigation.

Mr. Russell has lectured attorneys both locally and at national meetings and symposia on matters involving incarceration, police investigations, drunk driving enforcement. His firm has received awards and commendations for pro-bono work, for “friend of the court” briefs filed on behalf of professional organizations, and for service to the professional community.

Mr. Russell has served as President of the Greenwich Bar association, as a board member of the Fairfield County Bar Association, the Westchester County Criminal Justice Section of the County Bar, and is member of the National and Connecticut associations of criminal defense attorneys. He has served on the Editorial Board of the Connecticut Law Tribune and the Brooklyn Law School Alumni Association Board of Directors.
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