David R. Russell

David Russell’s practice covers a wide range of complex commercial and business litigation. A shareholder based in the firm’s Lansing office, he has arbitrated, mediated, litigated, and tried cases in courts across Michigan and Florida. 

Dave’s clients include businesses and entities in the construction, real-estate, manufacturing, financial, higher education, automotive, pharmaceutical, and media industries. They are referred to him by current and former clients and colleagues, business colleagues, and other attorneys. Dave recently appeared on the Michigan Business Network to discuss legal insights on troubled assets, disputes and exit strategies in business and construction in reviewing aspects of business litigation.

A powerful courtroom advocate with a solid understanding of the disruption and skyrocketing costs of extended litigation and trial, Dave works with his clients from the outset to understand and achieve their goals. Sometimes this calls for an aggressive strategy from start to finish. More often clients want a resolution that balances the costs with the wrongs and an approach that gets the case to a point where it can be resolved in a reasonable manner. 

The cases typically fall into one of the following categories:

• Complex Commercial and Business Disputes
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Litigation

Tangentially, Dave also represents college athletes and coaches to achieve their goals. Dave is a former Vice President of the firm and a former co-leader of the General Litigation practice group. 

AV® Preeminent™ Martindale-Hubbell

Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 'Go To Lawyer' Business Litigation, 2023

Best Lawyers® in America - Commercial Litigation, 2020-2025

Michigan Super Lawyers "Rising Star," 2008, 2010-2015

Legal Affiliations:

• American Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan
• State Bar of Florida
• Ingham County Bar Association

Community Involvement:

• Habitat for Humanity of Lansing, Board of Directors
• Homeless No More, Committee Member
• Northwood University, Instructor