Patrick Russell Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

The mission of the Government Advocacy is to promote professionalism among lawyer-lobbyists; provide appropriate and applicable legal education on matters of interest to (and tailored especially for) lawyer-lobbyists; provide mentoring and networking opportunities that are not available elsewhere; and provide an opportunity for lawyer-lobbyists to stay abreast of and collectively be heard by Florida Bar leadership on various Bar proposals (including proposed rules and ethics opinions) that may affect them.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

The governing body for the ADR Section to determine the initiatives and policies of the organization as to ethics, education, CLE, CME, presentations, publications, and the growth and promotion of alternative dispute resolution practices.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Chair for the newly formed Health & Wellness Committee for the Alternative Dispute Section of The Florida Bar.

Immediate Past Chair for the governing body for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of The Florida Bar. The ADR Section provides a forum for lawyers interested in alternative dispute resolution and for discussion and exchange of ideas leading to an improvement of individual ADR skills and abilities. The ADR Section will keep Florida Bar membership informed and updated regarding legislation, rules and policies in connection with mediation, arbitration and other ADR processes and the responsibilities they impose on mediator and arbitrator members, and provide quality continuing legal education programs.

Chair for the governing body for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of The Florida Bar. The ADR Section provides a forum for lawyers interested in alternative dispute resolution and for discussion and exchange of ideas leading to an improvement of individual ADR skills and abilities. The ADR Section will keep Florida Bar membership informed and updated regarding legislation, rules and policies in connection with mediation, arbitration and other ADR processes and the responsibilities they impose on mediator and arbitrator members, and provide quality continuing legal education programs.

Chair-Elect for the governing body for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section to determine the initiatives and policies of the organization as to ethics, education, CLE, CME, presentations, publications, and the growth and promotion of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Secretary for the governing body for the ADR Section to determine the initiatives and policies of the organization as to ethics, education, CLE, CME, presentations, publications, and the growth and promotion of ADR practices.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Chair for the Continuing Legal Education Committee for the Alternative Resolution Section of The Florida Bar that promotes legal training of lawyers and mediation professionals through live events, presentations, and webinars.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

The Making History Project is a non-profit organization that makes history for future generations by preserving Veteran stories. The preservation of Veteran stories is accomplished through oral history interviews. An oral history interview covers the Veteran’s life, service in the military, and most notable memories. The oral history interviews are conducted with high definition digital audio and video recording equipment. After an interview is finished, the Veteran is immediately provided a master and unedited copy of the interview on a DVD. Afterward, the interview is archived with the U.S. Library of Congress and the Veterans History Project at the University of Florida Samuel Proctor Oral History Program. Public access to the interviews will be provided online at the project's website and through various podcasts. The goal is to provide primary source material for future scholars and researchers, especially as it relates to combat trauma and its impact on Veterans.

Miami

Partner, trial lawyer, and certified mediator with active practice across the State of Florida. Practice areas include Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Compliance, Condominium and Homeowner Associations, Corporate Law, Ethics, Financial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Lawyer Regulation, Premises Liability, and Product Liability.

Miami, Florida

One of twenty-seven trial attorneys in the State of Florida for lawyer ethics, and regulation. Collaborate with auditors, investigators, and experts to complete investigations. Manage assistants, paralegal staff, and host meetings for three independent grievance committees consisting of approximately thirty members of the public. Communicate regularly with and prepare memos for senior Bar leadership. Prepare all pleadings and discovery, take depositions, argue motions, and try lawyer disciplinary cases to conclusion. Draft appellate briefs, answers, and replies for the Florida Supreme Court.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Committee member for a Florida Bar Grievance Committee that would investigate ethical complaints against lawyers.

Miami, Florida

Managed own law firm for eighteen years. Represented insurance companies, condominium associations, State of Florida, and many small-to-medium sized businesses, and individual clients. Litigated legal cases involving contracts, debt collection, insurance claims, personal injury and real estate. Settled one of the first ever smokeless tobacco product liability case in Florida. Transactional work provided for business sales, business licensing, incorporation, and real estate closings.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Volunteered as an intern in the UM Athletic Department for NCAA compliance. Entertainment and Sports Law.

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Founded MU Pre-Law Society and was elected its first President. Vice-President for Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law.