Christopher J. Russo, Jr.
A Maryland trial lawyer admitted to practice in 1981, handling medical malpractice cases since 1990, with a long-standing Eastern Shore practice devoted to plaintiff representation.
Admitted in 1981. Handling medical malpractice since 1990.
Christopher J. Russo, Jr. has practiced law in Maryland since 1981 and has handled medical malpractice cases since 1990. His practice is rooted in Salisbury and concentrated on plaintiff-side medical negligence litigation across Maryland's Eastern Shore and the District of Columbia. Over more than three decades, he has tried cases against many of the firms that defend hospitals and providers in the region.
Mr. Russo's practice is plaintiff-only. He does not represent insurers, hospitals, or healthcare providers, and the firm declines work that would create alignment with those interests. That clarity is foundational to how the practice operates.
He is named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers organization.
The firm intentionally limits its caseload and generally reviews matters involving death, catastrophic injury, or permanent life-altering harm resulting from medical negligence. Each potential case receives intensive medical review and careful screening before acceptance, reflecting the significant litigation commitment these matters require.
Attorney referrals are welcomed throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. The practice routinely works with referring counsel in significant medical malpractice matters involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex medical negligence.
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