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Richard
Russo

Trial Attorney

Education

  • University of Central Florida, summa cum laude (2015)
    • Major: Legal Studies B.A.
    • Specialization: Criminal Law and Individual Liberties
    • Minor: Spanish
  • University of Florida Levin College of Law (2019)
    • Specialization: Commercial Law and Complex Civil Litigation

Meet Richard Russo

Richard started his legal career defending Fortune 100 companies in complex litigation matters. After a few years of winning cases for corporations, Richard decided to switch sides and work for the people. Richard is an obsessive reader, writer, and speaker. Richard is persistent. Richard is passionate about getting his injured clients everything they are entitled to under the law.

Richard became the youngest Partner in Morgan & Morgan’s history in 2024 - a reflection of his consistent outstanding work. He also won Premises Litigation Team of the Year Nationwide for the Firm in both 2023 and 2024.

Practice Areas

Locations

Bar Admissions

  • Florida (09/19/2019)
  • United States Northern District of Florida (10/09/2019)
  • United States Southern District of Florida (10/21/2019)
  • United States Middle District of Florida (11/14/2019)
  • United States Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court (05/12/2020)
  • United States Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court (05/13/2020)
  • United States Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court (05/13/2020)
  • Washington D.C. (1/15/2021)

Recent Wins

Case NameArah Gumbs v. Larry RoofnerWalker, Emily v. Orange County, FloridaRubin, Harry v. City of Winter GardenPattison, Michael vs. Bruner, Tammy
Result$735,595$511,373$379,324$300,000
Practice AreaCar AccidentCar AccidentCar AccidentCar Accident
Year2023202420242024
Case NameResultsPractice AreaYear
Arah Gumbs v. Larry Roofner$735,595Car Accident2023
Walker, Emily v. Orange County, Florida$511,373Car Accident2024
Rubin, Harry v. City of Winter Garden$379,324Car Accident2024
Pattison, Michael vs. Bruner, Tammy$300,000Car Accident2024

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

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Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.