About Russell Stanley
Russell Stanley Koss is an equity partner at Buenaventura Koss PLLC in Tampa, Florida — He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1969. The firm, located at 1453 West Busch Blvd, handles cases in bankruptcy, business and taxation, civil litigation, civil rights, commercial litigation, constitutional law, corporate law, immigration and nationality, personal injury, and tax law. After serving as a U.S. Navy officer from 1962 to 1966, Russell earned his J.D. with high honors from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1969. He was inducted into the Order of the Coif.
He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois and previously held CPA certification in the State of Illinois. Before founding his own firm in 2009, Russell practiced at Williams Parker in Sarasota and Thorp Reed & Armstrong, a Pittsburgh-based firm with a Sarasota office. He has represented many clients, including individuals, small businesses, and public institutions, handling complex matters involving tax controversies, aviation liability, immigration, and estate planning. He has successfully litigated high-stakes tax cases, including disputes over the deductibility of business expenses challenged by the IRS as hobby losses, helping clarify key distinctions in federal tax law. Russell is admitted to practice before the Florida Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court and U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the United States Tax Court, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). He also serves as a certified arbitrator in the Florida court system and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). In addition to his legal practice, Russell has been involved in various professional and community activities. He has lectured to professional groups, including lawyers and accountants, on topics such as professional ethics, social media, effective expert testimony under Daubert, and demonstrative evidence.
He has an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell and is a member of the Miami-Dade County and American Bar associations, as well as the American Inns of Court. Russell's experience and dedication to his clients have established him as a respected figure in the Tampa legal community. His firm continues to provide comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas, reflecting his commitment to serving the diverse needs of the community.
