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John M. Russell

John M. Russell

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2 reviews

5178 Wheelis Drive, Memphis, TN 38117

Employment Litigation, Title VII Discrimination, ERISA and 3 more

About John M. Russell

John M. Russell is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, title vii discrimination, erisa and 3 other areas of law. John M. received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years. John M. practices at John M. Russell in Memphis, TN.

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Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
May 17, 2016
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We use John Russell for the majority of our employment and ERISA matters. His analytical ability and years of experience enable him to provide thoughtful, thorough, and practical legal advice. John always responds quickly and clearly with analysis and advice aimed directly at the issue. He is reliable and professional, as well as a good communicator and negotiator. I have worked with John for over 10 years now and have never been disappointed in any aspect of his work.

 
Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
April 28, 2016
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John is my favorite attorney. Anytime I have any type of labor or employment issue, he is very responsive. He offers a solution right a way. You are never unclear with what needs to happen after you have communicated with him.

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Areas of Law

  • Labor and Employment 2
    • Employment Litigation
    • Sexual Harassment
  • Civil Rights 2
    • Title VII Discrimination
    • Age Discrimination in Employment
  • Employee Benefits 1
    • ERISA
  • Insurance 1
    • Subrogation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    John M. Russell
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Aaron v. City of Wichita, No. 96-3091, 1997 U.S. App. LEXIS 13039 (10th Cir. May 23, 1997)
    EEOC v. Harbert-Yeargin, Inc., 266 F.3d 498 (6th Cir. 2001)
    Great-West Life & Annuity Ins. Co. v. Berlin, No. 99-16180, 2002 U.S. App. LEXIS 18362 (9th Cir. May 15, 2002)
    DeFilippo v. GMRI, Inc., 10 F. Supp. 2d 245 (E.D. N.Y. 1998)
    Scotti v. Los Robles Reg'l Ctr., 117 F. Supp. 2d 982 (C.D. Cal. 2000)
    Healthcare Co. v. Mattie Clemmons, 162 F. Supp. 2d 1374 (M.D. Fla. 2001)
    Great West Life & Annuity Ins. Co. v. Moore, 133 F. Supp. 2d 677 (N.D. Ill. 2001)
    Smith v. City of Jackson, No. 3:01-CV-367BN, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 27284 (S.D. Miss. September 6, 2002)
    Great-West Life & Annuity Ins. Co. v. Smith, 180 F. Supp. 2d 1311 (M.D. Fla. 2002)
    Morrone v. Thuring
    334 N.J. Super. 456 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2000)
    Health Cost Controls, Inc. v. Gifford, No. W2001-02267-SC-R11-CV, 2006 Tenn. App. LEXIS 183 (Tenn. Ct. App. Mar. 20, 2006)
    Health Cost Controls, Inc. v. Gifford, No. W2001-02267-SC-R11-CV, 2003 Tenn. LEXIS 571 (Tenn. June 24, 2003).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, U.S. District Court, Northern and Central District of Illinois and U.S. Supreme Court
    1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third,Fifth, Sixth, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits
    1995, Tennessee
    1995, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
    2000, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
    2000, U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    2006, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
    Memberships
    Memphis, Tennessee, Federal and American Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Memphis
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Dean's Award
    Other Education
    Baylor University
    Class of 1991
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1969
    Little Rock, Arkansas, September 23, 1969

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