About Alexander Russell
Alexander Russell Wheeler is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2005. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Wheeler is a partner at the PARRIS Law Firm, a personal injury and class action litigation firm located in Lancaster, California. He has been practicing law for over 20 years, representing clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Wheeler earned his Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2005. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin. During his time at Pepperdine, he was actively involved in the law school's community and academic programs.
Mr. Wheeler's practice areas include severe personal injury, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, and class action litigation. He represents clients in both mass and single-plaintiff cases, handling all stages of litigation from initial case evaluation to trial proceedings. His experience encompasses depositions, negotiations, and appeals, with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.
Throughout his career, Mr. Wheeler has obtained over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients. He has achieved seven- and eight-figure jury trial verdicts and has been appointed Lead Class Counsel in numerous federal and state class actions. He has appeared before various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Mr. Wheeler is an active member of the California State Bar and has been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer since 2019. He was also selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars List from 2012 to 2018. He serves on the Board of Advisors at Pepperdine University School of Law and was a faculty member at the law school, where he taught "Advanced Trial Practice." Mr. Wheeler is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to effectively serve the diverse communities of Southern California.
