Marc Lazarus

At the helm of Russell & Lazarus APC in Newport Beach, California, Marc Lazarus has built a remarkable career advocating for those who have suffered injuries in various unfortunate events, ranging from automobile and motorcycle accidents to disasters involving buses, slips-and-fall mishaps, product-related incidents, medical malpractice and workplace injuries. With a history of almost 25 years as a lawyer and a paralegal, he has guided over a thousand individuals through the intricacies of personal injury claims.

Mr. Lazarus has honed his ability to decipher, articulate and compellingly argue the legal ramifications of negligence, shedding light on the genuine impact and damages inflicted upon his clients. His profound familiarity with cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord trauma and various joint and limb injuries is complemented by his medical knowledge, which has significantly enhanced the outcomes for those he represents.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts in English literature with a focus on technical writing from California State University at Northridge in 1992, Mr. Lazarus pursued a Juris Doctorate at Chapman University School of Law, graduating in 1998 while also contributing as an editor for the law journal. Before embarking on his journey as a personal injury attorney, he spent over 12 years as a paralegal, collaborating closely with numerous adept attorneys at various law firms.

In the past eleven years, Mr. Lazarus has become a trailblazer, using innovative storytelling techniques to present his clients' cases, using video technology, custom animations, medical resources and actual medical films. He has acted as lead counsel in numerous legal proceedings, including hundreds of depositions, bench and jury trials, binding and judicial arbitrations, and settlement conferences.

As an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, Mr. Lazarus also dedicates time to pro bono work. Since 2006, he has served as an arbitrator for the Los Angeles Superior Court, voluntarily contributing to the resolution of cases. Additionally, he has mediated disputes in limited jurisdiction civil actions in Orange County, offering his proficiency to help settle conflicts amicably.