Richard A. Russo

A founding partner of Russo Law LLP, with offices in New York City and Yonkers, attorney Richard A. Russo is rich with experience of over 13 years. Mr. Russo provides diligent representation to clients throughout the greater New York City metro and surrounding areas who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones because of someone else's negligent, careless or unlawful actions.

Over the course of his career, focusing on personal injury and wrongful death claims, Mr. Russo has recovered tens of millions of dollars in compensation for his clients who were adversely affected by motor vehicle accidents, unsafe property conditions, construction and workplace accidents, defective products and other preventable tragedies. From his efforts, he has secured a number of successful jury verdicts, receiving recognition in New York Verdict Search's Top Verdicts and Settlements in 2016 list.  

In addition, Mr. Russo has earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers for his outstanding professionalism and unmatched legal abilities, and he has received numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients. His success is the direct result of the personalized attention he provides to all he serves, coupled with his innovative and creative approach to devising the most effective strategies possible to maximize his clients' recoveries. 

Owing to his legal proficiency and acumen, he was selected to the list of Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers from 2019 through 2023, the Top 10 Under 40 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2022 and 2023, Top 100 by the National Trial Lawyers in 2024, and 10 Best in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2025.  

Mr. Russo began practicing law in 2013 after obtaining his license from the New York State Bar Association. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2010, and he is an active member of various local, state and national legal organizations.