Law firm in Atlanta, GA
The Russ Firm, LLC is an Atlanta-based litigation practice founded and led by attorney Mike Russ Jr., focusing his work on cases against powerful institutions, whether corporations or government agencies. The firm's stated philosophy is direct: companies and corporations too often put profit over people, and Russ built his practice to give individuals a real voice against those imbalances of power. Based at 101 Marietta Street in downtown Atlanta, the firm also serves clients in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and Russ is licensed to practice in Georgia and Maryland with admission to multiple federal district courts. The Russ Firm's practice areas span civil rights litigation, including police brutality claims and prisoners' rights cases, as well as criminal defense, medical malpractice, automobile and trucking accidents, wrongful death, and premises liability. Russ earned his legal education at Emory University School of Law after completing his undergraduate studies at Coastal Carolina University. His civil rights and personal injury work has drawn recognition from national outlets, with the firm cited as a 'Best Civil Rights Law Firm' and a leading voice on police brutality litigation. Russ himself has been named to the National Black Lawyers' and National Trial Lawyers' Top 40 Under 40 lists, recognized as a Best Lawyers 'Ones to Watch' honoree, a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and one of the National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers' Top 10 under 40. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction held by fewer than one percent of practicing attorneys in the country. His cases have been featured on NBC, FOX5, CBS, and in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The firm emphasizes personal attorney involvement over case-manager intermediaries, positioning itself as a litigation-focused practice willing to take on institutional defendants rather than settle quickly. Clients can reach the firm Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.





