Duke Univ. School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
Clerkships: Judge Monroe G. McKay of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and Justice Monica M. Márquez of the Colorado Supreme Court.
Russell Taylor
Russ Taylor is a trial attorney who helps individuals and companies of all sizes resolve complex disputes. Russ has been active in all phases of litigation, in both federal and state courts, and at both the trial and appellate levels. Though he purposefully maintains a diverse practice, Russ has specific experience with contract claims, founder disputes, unfair competition, and consumer-protection law.
Russ is not just an eager advocate - he is a practical one. He understands his client’s business goals, and appreciates the cost of litigation. With that in mind, Russ effectively and aggressively represents his clients in pre-lawsuit negotiations, through discovery and motion practice, settlement, and - if necessary - trial or arbitration, and beyond.
Prior to joining Nassiri & Jung LLP, Russ practiced at Farella Braun Martel. Previously, Russ clerked for Judge Monroe G. McKay of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and Justice Monica M. Márquez of the Colorado Supreme Court.
Education
Russ graduated Order of the Coif and magna cum laude from Duke University School of Law, where he was the Executive Editor of the Duke Law Journal, and a member of the Moot Court and Mock Trial teams. At law school, Russ received awards for Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, and was selected by the faculty to receive the Advocacy Award for his graduating class.
Eager to get started, Russ argued in the Superior Court for the County of San Francisco, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit — which praised Russ for his “impressive performance at oral argument” — all before graduating law school.