Marsha Russo
Business-Minded Corporate Attorney with Extensive Complex Commercial Litigation Experience
Florida
FL
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"I was hit with an unexpected lawsuit that threw me into a state of panic over the future of my financial well-being. I didn't understand the attorney jargon, which terrified me even more. Marsha Russo not only heard my fears but actually listened. It wasn't just her expertise in this field, but her empathy towards me and my dilemma that helped me work through the lawsuit. She took the time to explain in layman's terms what the lawsuit was about and what we needed to do to win. Understanding the strengths and weakness of my case helped ease my stress and anxiety through each phase of the process. Marsha does her homework and is quite skilled in the discernment department. She often knew what my next question would be, even if I couldn't quite articulate it myself. Marsha's name comes first to mind when a friend speaks of needing an attorney."
"I learned so much from you and so appreciate your style, ease to work with and obvious experience! Thank You!"
Work History
Russo General Counsel, P.A.
Founding Partner
Jan 2016 - Present
Attorney providing outside General Counsel services to Clients seeking the flexibility of scalable, on-demand representation from experienced legal counsel on issues such as drafting and negotiation of contracts and corporate policies, regulatory compliance, general risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
Adecco
Associate General Counsel
Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
Directed Contract Review Team for Adecco’s largest North American business unit in the negotiation, drafting and review of contracts (averaging 150 contracts per month), balancing risk with aggressive business goals and deadlines ▪ Negotiated and provided strategic counsel to senior leadership on high-stakes contracts of national and global scope with Fortune 10 and 50 companies
Gunster
Senior Associate - Business Litigation
Nov 2008 - Jun 2014
Successful practice entailed all phases of commercial litigation in state, federal and appellate courts including analysis of claims and litigation strategy, intensive pretrial motion practice and discovery, witness preparation, taking and defending depositions (including expert witnesses), oral argument, mediations and arbitrations, bench and jury trials and conducting voir dire (jury selection).
Stutsman, Thames & Markey, P.A.
Senior Associate
Mar 2007 - Nov 2008
Primary Associate to lead Partner representing corporate debtors in all phases of complex reorganizations, including related adversary proceedings ▪ Regularly appeared before the Bankruptcy Court for Middle District of Florida, represented Clients at Creditor 341 meetings, and participated in Rule 2004 examinations ▪ Researched and drafted pleadings and complex briefs