Jonathan J. Russell

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C.
Jonathan J. Russell
Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C.

Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more

Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 1992

Education: Villanova University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2006

Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C.

Bailiwick Office Campus
252 W. Swamp Road, Suite 15
Doylestown, PA 18901 Visit website
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Attorney Jonathan J. Russell is a shareholder, director and principal member of Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C. Since joining the law firm in 1993, Mr. Russell has focused his practice on litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury law. His firm has five law offices throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, located in Doylestown, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and Stroudsburg. The multiple office locations ensure that his clients from Philadelphia to the Poconos can conveniently access his services.

Mr. Russell graduated summa cum laude from Eastern Nazarene College in 1989 and earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law in 1992. Later that same year, he was admitted to the bars of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. He is also admitted to practice before U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, the District of New Jersey, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Over the past 32 years, attorney Russell has been a tireless advocate for his clients.  As a result, he has a received "10" rating from Avvo, and a Preeminent client-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. In addition, he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is an invitation-only organization limited to attorneys who have secured $1 million or more in a verdict or settlement.

Mr. Russell is active not only in the courtroom but also within his community.  He has served and continues to serve on the boards of various non-profit organizations. Additionally, he was a member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges for fifteen years and a local school director for two years.

 

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 1992, Pennsylvania

Professional Webpage: http://www.dhdlaw.com/attorneys/jonathan-j-russell/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
  • New Jersey, 1992
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • Monroe County Bar Association, Member
  • Pennsylvania, 1992
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • Bucks County Bar Association, Member
  • Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Member
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court District of New Jersey

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Rear-end collision in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania resulted in $250,000 settlement., 2022
  • Slip and fall accident in Bucks County resulted in $325,000 settlement. , 2023
  • Trip and fall accident in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania resulted in $152,000 settlement., 2023
  • Slip and Fall on ice in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania resulted in $420,000 settlement., 2023
  • Overly aggressive dog caused injury to elderly individual, resulting in settlement of $250,000 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania., 2022
  • Rear end collision in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania resulted in settlement of $295,000., 2023
  • Pedestrian Accident in Montgomery County resulted in $900,000 settlement., 2022
  • Rear end collision in Monroe County causing concussion and post concussion symptoms resulted in $320,000 settlement. , 2022
  • Motor Vehicle Accident in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania resulted in $500,000 settlement., 2017
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, resulted in $915,000 settlement., 2020
  • Multiple Vehicle Collision in Hope, New Jersey resulted in $525,000 settlement., 2020
  • Defective Store Display in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, resulted in $325,000 settlement., 2020
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, resulting in $850,000 settlement., 2020
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania resulted in $800,000 settlement., 2020
  • Motor Vehicle Accident in Northampton County, Pennsylvania resulted in $200,000 settlement., 2018
  • Negligence claim against landowner for failing to maintain recreational equipment on the property resulted in settlement of $350,000 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania., 2017
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in Bucks County, resulted in $262,500 settlement., 2017
  • Motor vehicle accident, with no treatment at the scene resulted in $215,000 settlement in Bucks County, Pennsylvania., 2018
  • Slip and Fall accident in Monroe County, resulted in $225,000 settlement., 2018
  • Slip and Fall accident in Lehigh County resulted in $150,000 settlement, 2018
  • Slip and Fall Accident in Northampton County, resulted in $235,000 settlement., 2018
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, resulted in $290,000.00 Settlement.
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in Bucks County, resulted in $300,000 settlement. , 2018
  • Verdict of $2,003,660.67 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, for a wrongful death and survival action.
  • Slip and Fall in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, resulted in $192,000.00 settlement.
  • Auto Collision in Allentown, Pennsylvania, resulted in a Million Dollar combined settlement.
  • Keys v. Viking Ins. Co., Pa. Dist. & Cnty. Dec. LEXIS 203 (2001)
  • Trip and Fall Accident in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, resulted in a $750,000.00 settlement.
  • Trip and Fall on sidewalk resulted in $100,000.00 settlement in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
  • $490,000.00 Federal Arbitration Award for motor vehicle collision in New Jersey.
  • Motor Vehcile Accident Arbitration Award of $83,000.00 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
  • Product Defect in Allentown, Pennsylvania resulted in $290,000.00 settlement.
  • Slip and Fall in Allentown, Pennsylvania, resulted in $36,232.66 jury verdict in Lehigh County.
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, resulted in $230,000.00 settlement.
  • Trucking Collision in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, resulted in a $1,073,000.00 settlement.
  • Kukoly v. World Factory, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores East L.P., U.S. Dist. LEXIS 45414 (2007)
  • Auto Accident in New Jersey, resulted in $900,000.00 arbitration award.
  • Rowe v. Hinkle, Pa. Dist. & Cnty. Dec. LEXIS 25 (1998)
  • Motorcycle Accident in Monroe County, Pennsylvania resulted in $500,000.00 settlement.
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania resulted in $111,330.00 verdict in Monroe County.
  • Motorcycle collision in Northampton County, Pennsylvania resulted in $340,000.00 settlement.
  • Dog Bite in Easton, Pennsylvania, resulted in $37,469.91 jury verdict in Northampton County.
  • Motor vehicle collision in Warren County, New Jersey resulted in $235,000.00 settlement.
  • Verdict of $1,673,000.00 for Survival Action in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
  • Slip and Fall on ice in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania resulted in $175,000.00 settlement.
  • Trucking Accident in Monroe County, Pennsylvania resulted in $1,000,000.00 settlement.
  • Reusswig v. Erie Ins., Pa. Dist. & Cnty. Dec. LEXIS 129 (2000)
  • Rear-end Collision in New Jersey resulted in $500,000.00 settlement.
  • Motor Vehicle Accident resulted in $155,000.00 settlement in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in East Allen Township, Pennsylvania resulted in a $395,000.00 settlement.
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania resulted in $52,286.48 verdict in Monroe County.

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges for 15 years
  • Director of Pennridge School Board, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 2021

Educational Background

  • Eastern Nazarene College, Bachelors Degree, 1989, 1985-1989
  • Villanova University School of Law, 1989-1992

Firm News (Newsletters)

  • Attorney Russell provided insight and recommendations for new lawyers in this ABA Publication., "Start Now to Become Tomorrow's Legal Leader", ABA Student Lawyer Magazine
  • Jonathan J. Russell, a seasoned personal injuryattorney, shares his expertise on the intricaciesof negligence law and the advocacy needed tosupport accident victims. With years of experiencein litigation across Pennsylvania and New Jersey,Jonathan emphasizes the importance of not onlyunderstanding legal principles but also advocatingfor clients who refuse to let their injuries definethem. In this insightful discussion, he exploreskey aspects of personal injury claims, the roleof insurance companies, and essential steps forprotecting one’s legal rights after an accident., Interview with Jonathan Russell: Insights into Personal Injury Law, Legal

Honors

  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyer "Rising Star", 2006
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, 2011 - 2025, SuperLawyers.com
  • Alumni Achievement Award, Eastern Nazarene College, October 16, 2009
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Certified Member, 2007

Office location for Jonathan J. Russell

Bailiwick Office Campus
252 W. Swamp Road, Suite 15
Doylestown, PA 18901

Phone: 215-488-7931

Selections

16 Years Super Lawyers
1 Year Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2006

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