About Richard
Richard Russell built his professional foundation in numbers before he turned to law. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from Arizona State University in 1996. A decade later he completed a J.D. at Rutgers University School of Law, graduating in 2004. The two degrees shape the way he approaches client problems: methodical, detail-oriented and grounded in financial realities.
After law school Russell combined his accounting background with legal training. He practices as a lawyer-CPA at Richard Russell Law. That dual qualification gives him a practical perspective on disputes and transactions that involve tax, corporate structure and financial reporting. He is admitted to practice in Missouri and holds memberships in professional organizations that reflect both sides of his work.
His professional affiliations include the Virtual Bar Association and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Those memberships keep him connected to developments in professional standards and technology that affect how legal and accounting advice is delivered. He has maintained a practice that often intersects bookkeeping, audits and the drafting of agreements where tax consequences matter.
Colleagues describe Russell as exacting in his review of records. He tends to approach problems by reconstructing the numbers and then laying out legal options. That process helps when clients are deciding whether to litigate, negotiate or restructure a business arrangement. In client meetings he is known for explaining technical accounting concepts in plain language so nonfinancial people can make informed decisions.
Over time his caseload has included matters that require both legal analysis and financial modeling. He has worked on corporate governance questions, tax-related issues and contract disputes where the key issues turn on accounting treatments. His training in accounting also informs his approach to risk assessment and compliance, areas that often hinge on accurate financial statements and documentation.
Today Russell practices from Richard Russell Law. He maintains an active role in professional circles that bridge law and accounting. He currently practices at Richard Russell Law, handling matters that arise at the intersection of law and accounting.
