Robert V. Russo

Robert V. Russo is a Providence attorney with a primary focus on personal injury. His listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Slip and Falls, and Work Related Injuries. His broader practice history has included criminal defense, immigration, Social Security disability, and divorce. He established his own firm in 1997 after working at Coia & Lepore, Ltd. on personal injury matters.

Russo earned a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law and a B.S. from Bryant College, graduating cum laude. While studying in Maryland, he worked with the Department of Human Services Child Protective Division and completed clinical work with the Maryland State’s Attorney Office Juvenile Division. Those experiences added public-service and litigation exposure to his academic training before he returned to Rhode Island and developed a private personal injury practice.

Russo’s legal work has centered on representing injured clients in claims involving vehicle crashes, medical negligence, unsafe property conditions, and workplace injuries. His earlier practice and firm experience have also included criminal, immigration, disability, and family-related matters. In addition to private practice, he has served on the Johnston Town Council, including as Council President, gaining experience with zoning, school issues, tax treaties, budgeting, government operations, and constituent matters.

Robert V. Russo is admitted in Rhode Island, federal court, and the United States Supreme Court. His professional memberships include the Rhode Island Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Italian-American Bar Association, and Justinian Law Society. His practice combines decades of personal injury experience with prior law firm work, government service, and exposure to public-sector legal issues, supporting clients who need representation after accidents, negligence, or other serious injuries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Robert V. Russo Law Offices, LLC
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association (1990-Present)
• Member, American Bar Association (1990-Present)
• Member, National Italian-American Bar Association (1990-Present)
• Member, Justinian Law Society
• President, Johnston Town Council

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
  Juris Doctor (JD) in Doctor of Jurisprudence
• Bryant College, Smithfield, Rhode Island
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Bachelor of Science

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