“Trusted advice, zealous advocacy, and the commitment to delivering the optimum legal solution are what my clients can expect.”
Over the past decade, Jon has defended a wide variety of claims including professional malpractice, commercial disputes, catastrophic loss, general negligence and products liability. Jon focuses his practice on defending medical device and complex mass tort product liability claims. Jon’s experience extends beyond Minnesota’s borders. Jon has experience defending claims venued in Arizona, North Dakota, Illinois, Texas, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Delaware, and California. Jon also has experience in the national coordination of complex mass tort product liability claims venued throughout the United States.
Jon prides himself on identifying and delivering the optimum solution to his clients’ legal problems. He has successfully obtained dismissals on behalf of his clients on numerous occasions. If a dismissal is not possible, his goal is to always place his clients in the most advantageous position for settlement or trial while managing the litigation efficiently so his clients can focus on their core business. Jon is an exceptional advocate for his clients while always maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and ethics. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Thomson Reuters.
Jon was a law school honors graduate. While in law school, Jon was a legal writing tutor, legal research instructor, and also served as an editor for the Hamline Law Review. He also received CALI Awards for excellence in Legal Research & Writing and Civil Procedure.
Accolades
•Selected for inclusion in the Minnesota Rising Stars list, 2010
News
•Nov 12, 2011
Meagher & Geer Announces New Partners
Events
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The 2023 Federated Challenge supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters Meagher + Geer is a proud sponsor of The Federated Challenge
•Jun
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State Bar of Arizona 2023 Insurance Institute CLE Rob Justman serves as a presenter
•Mar 30, 2023
Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (MN IAAI) Spring Conference 2023 Meagher + Geer is proud to serve as a Happy Hour co-sponsor
Articles
•Mar 1, 2023
Under (Peer) Pressure: A Breakdown of Minnesota's Peer Review Statute
Authored by Ryan Paukert for Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) magazine, Minnesota Defense
•Jan 13, 2022
2021 Insurance Agent Case Law Year End Review - Insurance Agent Standard of Care and Duty Case Law Review
Insurance Agent Case Law Year-End Review by Aaron Simon
•Sep 8, 2021
Cybercrime Awareness for Agencies
Authored by Aaron Simon for The Minnesota News, published by Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association (MIIAB) Back to Jon R. Russell's Profile
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respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
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