David Russotto

David Russotto began his legal career as an attorney with the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. He was stationed at Naval Base Norfolk as Defense Counsel and then as Trial Counsel and Legal Services Attorney at Naval Air Station Oceana.

After attending Staff Judge Advocate School, David went on to work as staff Judge Advocate at FCTCLANT Dam Neck in Virginia Beach, providing legal advice to the base commander. In 1991, he went into private practice and in 2000, Mr. Russotto helped found Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban.

David’s long familiarity with the military and respect for the sacrifices made by U.S. veterans has been instrumental in his decision to represent disabled veterans and their families. Up until June 2007, veterans were not permitted to engage the services of an attorney to apply for benefits. Today, attorneys may be retained by applicants who have been turned down or received an unsatisfactory level of benefits and wish to appeal the VA's decision. For these reasons, David champions the interests of veterans across the United States.

Naval War College

Military Criminal Justice, admiralty and international law

1988

Wake Forest University School of Law

J.D. (1987)

1987

Emory University

B.A. | English

1984

Attorney

Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban

2000 - Current

Honorable Service Award

American Legion

Navy Achievement Award

U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corp

North Carolina State Bar  # 14297

Member

Current

Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association

Member

Current

National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA)

Member

Current

North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ)

Member

Current

Department of Veteran Affairs Accredited Attorney

Since 2011

North Carolina

Since 1987

Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Since 2011

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Court

Since 2011

U.S. District Court for Middle District of North Carolina

Since 2013

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