Mr. Russin co-founded the firm in 1993 with Mark S. Meland and is recognized as one of the premier bankruptcy attorneys in the State of Florida. He has represented corporate debtors, secured lenders,creditors' committees and Trustees in insolvency proceedings. He has also counseled clients through out of court workouts and  private debt restructuring.

In addition to his bankruptcy and creditors’ rights experience, Mr.Russin is also experienced in commercial litigation in both state and  federal courts. Mr. Russin has written and lectured extensively throughout the State of Florida on insolvency and commercial litigation topics.

Mr. Russin was raised and currently lives on Miami Beach with his wife and three sons. He is active in community affairs and is currently an upcoming President of Temple Beth Sholom on Miami Beach.

Mr. Russin is a certified civil circuit mediator.

Education

J.D., 1988, George Washington University National Law Center, Member Moot Court Board; Winner of 1986 Van Vleck Advanced Moot Court Competition and the highest award for appellate advocacy

B.A. with departmental honors, 1985, Tulane University
of Louisiana

Bar Admission

Mr. Russin was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1988; He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals.

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers in America Designation in the Specialty of Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law 2009

AV rated, preeminent in his field, by Martindale-Hubbell

Recognized by Chambers & Partners for his creditors’ rights expertise

South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyer

Florida Trend’s Legal Elite

South Florida Super Lawyers

Professional Affiliations

Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida, Past President

American Bar Association

Miami Dade County Bar Association

Published Material

Co-Author: Partnership Bankruptcy: Liability of Partners and Related Issues, “63rd Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, PESI, Inc.” 1989; The Florida Bar, 1990.

Creditors Prejudgment Remedies in Florida, Florida Creditors Remedies, PESI, Inc.,1988, 1990 and 1991.

“Triangular Preferences-Avoidance of Payments Within One Year to No-Insider Transferee Holding Guaranties;” Delivered to the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, 1988; Republished in Emerging Creditors’ Rights Issues Under the Bankruptcy Code and Uniform Commercial Code; 1988, 1990 and 1991.

“The Automatic Stay, Adequate Protection, and Other Issues Facing Secured Creditors In Bankruptcy Court,” New Foreclosure and Repossession in Florida, National Business Institute, Inc., 1994.

“The “Bulk Sale” After Repeal of the Bulk Sales Act,” A Practical Guide to the UCC in Florida, The Florida Bar, 1996.

“Dealing with Bankruptcy,” Commercial Lending in Florida, National Business Institute, 1999-2000.