Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Languages

• English

Lawyer Overview

Experience You Can Trust

Colleen Russo has been serving clients in the areas of both Personal Injury and Social Security disability for over 23 years.

Personal Injuries:

She has vast experience handling a variety of personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, wrongful death accidents, brain injuries, children's accidents and all other injuries sustained as a result of the negligence of others.  Colleen understands not only the long term physical and financial ramifications that result from these types of accidents, but she is committed to providing you and your family with the support and knowledge that will help you navigate through the many issues that could complicate your life until your injury case is resolved quickly and effectively.

Social Security Disability:

Colleen Russo has spent much of her life helping others in need. In addition to being an effective advocate for the disabled, she has also actively worked to improve the standard of living for many Pinellas County residents. The St. Petersburg Times recently recognized her as one of Tampa Bay's "movers and shakers" who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the community. The newspaper listed Colleen among a handful of other local residents who have made a difference in "getting the job done." Colleen's dedication to helping others is readily apparent in her zealous efforts to secure Social Security Disability benefits for her clients. She takes pride in helping her clients regain the respect and dignity they deserve.

Areas of Practice

• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Social Security -- Disability

West Practice Categories

Social Security -- Disability, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1984

Professional Associations and Memberships

• National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, 1997 - Present (Member)
• Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers), 1987 - Present (Member)
• Liberty Bell Blue Ribbon Bar Committee, 2002 (Member)
• St. Petersburg Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)
• Junior League of St. Petersburg, 1987 - Present (Past President)

Education

• Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida, May, 1984
  Juris Doctor
• Stetson University, Deland, Florida, United States, May, 1981
  Bachelor of Arts

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

Baypoint Commerce Center – The Glades Building
Corner of 9th Street N. & Gandy Blvd.
877 Executive Center Drive West, Suite #112
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Office Hours

8:30 Am - 7:00 PM

Phones

(727) 578-0303

Emails

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Websites

http://www.injuryorarrest.com
http://www.mydisabilitylawfirm.com
http://www.defensehelp.com
http://www.floridaignitioninterlocks.com
http://www.duipro.com