Richard Russo is a creative and compassionate attorney, providing diligent representation to accident victims throughout New York City and its surrounding areas. He prides himself on building strong relationships with his clients and giving each case and client the personal attention they deserve. In fact, it is his attention to detail, creativity, and tireless work ethic that have allowed him to win significant awards in cases that were either passed over or rejected by other law firms.
Richard has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. He was recognized by Verdict Search's "Top Verdicts" in New York in 2016. Since then, he has been selected as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, selected to the "Top 40 Under 40"" list by the National Trial Lawyers from 2019 through 2023, and the "Top 10 Under 40" by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2022 and 2023. He was selected to the "Top 100" list by the National Trial Lawyers in 2024 and was ranked 10 Best in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2025. His cases have been featured in publications such as the New York Post, the New York Daily News, the Brooklyn Eagle, TMZ, and more.
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