Louis A. Russo

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Louis A. Russo: Attorney with Russo Law LLC
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Lou Russo of Russo Law LLC is an accomplished business lawyer, arbitrator, professor and author with nearly 15 years of legal experience and training from the best and the brightest legal minds at the nation's preeminent AmLaw100 business law firms including Proskauer Rose, Winston & Strawn, and Alston & Bird.

Lou advises and works closely with clients on all legal issues serving as outside general counsel to many. He negotiates and drafts business contracts, helps business owners buy and sell businesses, as well as navigate pre-suit negotiations, mediation, arbitration of business disputes, and federal and state court litigation which often include a breach of contract and related allegations of fraud and other tortious conduct. Lou works to resolve business disputes and partnership disagreements before litigation becomes necessary. Lou also serves as an arbitrator.

Lou has represented clients in a wide range of business transactions ranging from asset sales, stock purchase agreements, distribution agreements, fulfillment agreements (3PL) and software licensing to independent contractor and incentive stock option arrangements. He has also helped numerous clients navigate disputes involving breach of contract, failed business relationships (business divorce), and commercial fraud as well as other issues concerning corporate governance, breaches of employment agreements (non-compete/non-solicitation), securities, real estate, and maritime.

Lou's clients and matters vary in size and scope. He has represented family-owned to Fortune 500 companies in both bet-the-company and lower monetary value matters both in the US and in international arbitrations. In every representation, Lou is always responsive to each of his clients, all of whom come to expect substantial value and exceptional white glove service at affordable rates. He can do so because he utilizes cloud-based technology solutions to implement and streamline his virtual law firm offering.

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Areas of Practice (32)

  • Business / Commercial
  • Contract
  • Contract Negotiation / Contract Drafting
  • Due Diligence
  • Disputes
  • Breach of Contract
  • Partnership Disputes / LLC Member Disputes (a.k.a. “Business Divorce”)
  • Fraud, Fraudulent Inducement
  • Negligent Misrepresentation
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty (Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty)
  • Tortious Interference with Contract
  • Tortious Interference with Business Relations
  • International Arbitration
  • Unfair Competition / Deceptive Trade Practices
  • Employment Disputes
  • Employment Agreements / Employment Contracts
  • Non-Compete / Non-Solicitation
  • Theft of Trade Secrets / Breach of Confidentiality
  • Real Estate Disputes
  • Maritime Disputes
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Business Law
  • Closely Held Business Law
  • Family Business Law
  • Buying and Selling of Businesses
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Partnership Law
  • Small Business Law
  • Business Enterprises
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Governance

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Villanova University, B.A., Dean's List, 2002
Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2008, New York; 2007, New Jersey; 2010, District of Columbia; U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey; U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts; 2020, United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Languages:
English
Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Domestic & International Arbitration Representations:; Healthcare company and its officers and directors in securities fraud case brought by purported accredited investor seeking return of private placement investment (AAA, New York); Bulk chemical fertilizer distribution company in a maritime arbitration of a dispute concerning a German counterparty's failure to take delivery of ammonium sulfate (SMA maritime, New York).; Investors of an acquired medical device developer concerning the development and marketing of a dental imaging device by a German device manufacturer (AAA, New York).; Chinese electronics manufacturer in a dispute concerning a failed joint venture with a Korean manufacturer (ICC, Hong Kong).; Major European technology company in multibillion-dollar arbitration over the scope of a patent license agreement (ICC, New York).; Financial Services & Securities Litigation Representations:; U.S. financial institution in fraud-based dispute relating to failed financing for real estate development projects; Credit arm of automotive manufacturer in actions against various guarantors of defaulted car dealership loans; UK bank in RMBS representation and warranty lawsuits filed by trustees and liquidating trusts involving billions in loans.; U.S. financial institution that served as trustee in several litigations between stakeholders to collateralized debt obligations (CDO).; Insurance company and its directors and officers in a securities fraud class action and derivative lawsuits.; Directors and officers of a failed residential builder in securities fraud class action litigation and bankruptcy adversary proceedings asserting breach of fiduciary duty and other claims.; Official committee of unsecured creditors and plan administrator in bankruptcy adversary proceedings relating to the mismanagement of a failed construction lending company.; U.S. financial institution in residential mortgage foreclosure actions in New England.; General Commercial Litigation Representations:; Online apparel retailer ( e-tailer ) in pre-suit negotiations with third-party logistics provider over disputes relating to a fulfillment contract.; Medical supplies wholesaler in trademark and unfair competition action concerning importation of international grey market goods.; Prominent businessman in a series of litigations relating to fraud perpetrated by his son relating to the purported purchase of a national magazine.; Special servicer in actions against various guarantors of defaulted loans.; Employer and newly hired employees in litigation concerning restrictive covenants and trade secrets.
ISLN:
919683905

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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Lou was very quick to understand my situation. I came away with a settlement that included money owed as well as royalties going forward, while avoiding a lawsuit, which is inevitably costly and risk...

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