Dennis M. RussellDennis M. Russell
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Chief Executive Administrator
Business Operations, Organizational Structure & Complex Administration
30+ years of diverse legal experience
Chief Executive Administrator
Develops overall business operations & organizational structure
Complex administration services specialist
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Dennis M. Russell
Chief Executive Administrator
Business Operations, Organizational Structure & Complex Administration
30+ years of diverse legal experience
Chief Executive Administrator
Develops overall business operations & organizational structure
Complex administration services specialist
B.A. Advertising & Marketing - University of Georgia (cum laude)
J.D. - Southwestern University School of Law
Founded LawAmerica Inc.
Former General Counsel for Mantra Films
Former William Morris Agency
Expert in Business, Entertainment & Real Estate Law
Michael Meyer, Esq.Michael Meyer, Esq.
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Senior Counsel and Managing Attorney
For all cases and matters of Russell Law Group
40+ years of legal experience
J.D. - Loyola Law School (1982)
B.A. - University of Southern California
Admitted to California Bar
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Michael Meyer, Esq.
Senior Counsel and Managing Attorney
For all cases and matters of Russell Law Group
40+ years of legal experience
J.D. - Loyola Law School (1982)
B.A. - University of Southern California
Admitted to California Bar
Admitted to U.S. District Courts (Central & Northern Districts)
Entertainment law specialist
Intellectual property expert
Business, corporate, and real estate law
Production, distribution, and financing expert
Music, publishing, and recording agreements
Internet and new media law
Technology licensing and agreements
Former partner at major entertainment law firms
Extensive transactional and litigation experience
Senior Counsel
Experienced attorneys dedicated to protecting your interests and achieving your goals
Robert K. Kent, Esq.Robert K. Kent, Esq.
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Senior Counsel
Real Estate, Business & Civil Litigation
40+ years of legal experience
B.A. Economics - UC Santa Barbara
M.B.A. Finance - UC Berkeley
J.D. - UCLA School of Law (1969)
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Robert K. Kent, Esq.
Senior Counsel
Real Estate, Business & Civil Litigation
40+ years of legal experience
B.A. Economics - UC Santa Barbara
M.B.A. Finance - UC Berkeley
J.D. - UCLA School of Law (1969)
Associate General Counsel at Avery International
Represented 200+ professional athletes
MLB Contract negotiation expert
Licensed with Disney, Universal, LucasFilm
Real estate law specialist
Business law and civil litigation expert
Former specialist trader - Pacific Coast Stock Exchange
Jeffrey C. Ko, Esq.Jeffrey C. Ko, Esq.
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Senior Counsel
Business & International Transactional Law
30+ years of legal experience
B.A. International Studies - Occidental College
M.P.A. Public Policy & Administration - USC
J.D. - UC Law School, San Francisco
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Jeffrey C. Ko, Esq.
Senior Counsel
Business & International Transactional Law
30+ years of legal experience
B.A. International Studies - Occidental College
M.P.A. Public Policy & Administration - USC
J.D. - UC Law School, San Francisco
Founder of Ko & Associates and Ko Law Group
Advisor to White House & California Governor
International business transaction expert
Worked with Posco, Hyundai, Lincoln Financial
Wiley W. Manuel Award recipient
Presidential Public Policy Program Award
Stanford Executive Management Program
Fluent in Korean, conversational Spanish
Bernadette M. Stafford, Esq.Bernadette M. Stafford, Esq.
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Senior Counsel
Litigation & Corporate Law
Versatile professional with broad litigation and corporate experience
Expert in financial elder abuse and trust litigation
Breach of contract and business torts specialist
Construction law and employment defense litigation
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Bernadette M. Stafford, Esq.
Senior Counsel
Litigation & Corporate Law
Versatile professional with broad litigation and corporate experience
Expert in financial elder abuse and trust litigation
Breach of contract and business torts specialist
Construction law and employment defense litigation
Estate planning expertise
Juris Doctorate - UC Davis School of Law
B.A. British & American Literature - Francisca University
Member, State Bar of California
Admitted to U.S. District Courts (Eastern, Central, Northern, Southern Districts)
Published author on construction law topics
Represented clients in wrongful foreclosure and quiet title actions
Experience with shareholder agreements and corporate books
Robert Zwierlein, Esq.Robert Zwierlein, Esq.
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Senior Counsel
Estate Planning, Trust Administration & Construction Law
J.D. - USC Law School
B.A. Political Science - San Diego State University
Admitted to California Bar
Authorized to work in US for any employer
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Robert Zwierlein, Esq.
Senior Counsel
Estate Planning, Trust Administration & Construction Law
J.D. - USC Law School
B.A. Political Science - San Diego State University
Admitted to California Bar
Authorized to work in US for any employer
Estate planning and trust administration specialist
Construction and construction defect litigation expert
Business formation and litigation experience
Personal injury law expertise
Three jury trials to verdict
Contract attorney and litigation associate experience
Real estate contract preparation
Supervising junior attorneys with extensive team management
Michael P. Mallery, Esq.Michael P. Mallery, Esq.
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Senior Counsel
Corporate Governance, Real Estate & Agricultural Law
40+ years of legal experience
Juris Doctor - McGeorge School of Law
B.A. Political Science and History - UC Davis (with Honors)
Managing Editor, Pacific Law Journal
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Michael P. Mallery, Esq.
Senior Counsel
Corporate Governance, Real Estate & Agricultural Law
40+ years of legal experience
Juris Doctor - McGeorge School of Law
B.A. Political Science and History - UC Davis (with Honors)
Managing Editor, Pacific Law Journal
Of Counsel and Litigator at JDM Law PC
Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel at Mercury TIC LLC
Led historic decertification of United Farm Workers Union
Orchestrated $300M commercial real estate portfolio acquisition
Founded and directed agricultural biotech genetics venture
Martindale and Hubbell AV 5.0 Peer Rating
National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Top 1%
Lawyers of Distinction
Super Lawyers, Northern California
Breyon J. Davis, Esq.Breyon J. Davis, Esq.
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Senior Counsel
Entertainment, Business & Real Estate Law
23+ years in the legal profession
15+ years of licensed litigation experience
Partner at Fisher Broyles LLP
Litigation Partner at AM Law 200 Firm grossing $87.6 million annually
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Breyon J. Davis, Esq.
Senior Counsel
Entertainment, Business & Real Estate Law
23+ years in the legal profession
15+ years of licensed litigation experience
Partner at Fisher Broyles LLP
Litigation Partner at AM Law 200 Firm grossing $87.6 million annually
Expert in commercial business and employment law
Trials: Judge (40+) and Jury (20+)
Preliminary Hearings (75+)
Entertainment industry specialist
Represents entertainment clients in breach of contract actions
Intellectual property rights expert
Multi-plaintiff litigation specialist
Board of Equalization Conferences and Hearings
Legal Brief Preparation and Microsoft Office expert
Additional Staff
Thomas A. Affee MBAThomas A. Affee MBA
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Director of Information Technology
Legal Technology & Project Management
20+ years in Project Management & Business Analysis
MBA - California State University, Monterey Bay
B.A. Psychology - SUNY Old Westbury
Agile, SaFe, and SDLC methodologies expert
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Thomas A. Affee MBA
Director of Information Technology
Legal Technology & Project Management
20+ years in Project Management & Business Analysis
MBA - California State University, Monterey Bay
B.A. Psychology - SUNY Old Westbury
Agile, SaFe, and SDLC methodologies expert
Legal CRM implementation specialist
Successful MyCase system optimization
Monday.com implementation & deployment
Former Product Owner at Intuit & Wells Fargo
Nicole VelasquezNicole Velasquez
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Legal Assistant
Litigation Support & Legal Administration
Paralegal Certificate
Medical Administration - Career Network Institute
Legal Assistant at Farmers Insurance Group (2023-Present)
Expert in e-filings, calendaring, and legal correspondence
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Nicole Velasquez
Legal Assistant
Litigation Support & Legal Administration
Paralegal Certificate
Medical Administration - Career Network Institute
Legal Assistant at Farmers Insurance Group (2023-Present)
Expert in e-filings, calendaring, and legal correspondence
Proficient in Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER
Extensive discovery and document management experience
Trial preparation and exhibit organization specialist
Over 15 years of legal support experience
Annette M. JonesAnnette M. Jones
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Office Manager
Civil Litigation Support & Legal Administration
Primary legal assistant for complex civil litigation cases
Expert in State and Federal Court procedures and filings
Multi-jurisdictional experience: Eastern, Western, Southern, Central Districts of California, Nevada, Connecticut, New York
Civil insurance defense and federal litigation specialist
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Annette M. Jones
Office Manager
Civil Litigation Support & Legal Administration
Primary legal assistant for complex civil litigation cases
Expert in State and Federal Court procedures and filings
Multi-jurisdictional experience: Eastern, Western, Southern, Central Districts of California, Nevada, Connecticut, New York
Civil insurance defense and federal litigation specialist
Document preparation expert: motions, demurrers, pleadings, complaints, counter-complaints, responses
Case calendaring and deadline management using Outlook and CRS systems
Workers' Compensation division experience including pleadings, discovery, and hearings
Administrative/Accounts Receivable/Payable management expertise
Training and coordination of legal assistants across multiple counties
Client communication and opposing counsel coordination
Legal research specialist for court orders and case law
General Counsel support for loan problems and real estate matters
Irene Rodriguez RoblesIrene Rodriguez Robles
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Administrative Assistant
Administrative Support & Legal Operations
30+ years of professional experience
Excellent grammar and proofreading expertise with legal terminology
Highly developed interpersonal skills with teamwork and energetic organization
Exceptional at managing time effectively while prioritizing multiple projects
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Irene Rodriguez Robles
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Support & Legal Operations
30+ years of professional experience
Excellent grammar and proofreading expertise with legal terminology
Highly developed interpersonal skills with teamwork and energetic organization
Exceptional at managing time effectively while prioritizing multiple projects
Superior calendar organization and handling confidential materials
Reputation for flexibility and adaptability to meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MyCase, Adobe Acrobat
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Associate of Arts
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