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Lyndsie Nichole Russell

Lyndsie Nichole Russell

Attorney at Miles, Sears & Eanni
  • Personal Injury, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice ...
  • California
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Biography

Ms. Russell was raised in Northern California and attended California State University, Fresno as a member of the Smittcamp Family Honors College. She competed for four years as a member of the Fresno State Mock Trial team, completing over one hundred trials and winning numerous awards for her performance as a student attorney and witness. She graduated in 2012 with her B.A. in Political Science, cum laude and her B.S. in Criminology, cum laude and with department honors. She received her J.D. from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law in 2015.

During law school, Ms. Russell served as a small claims and civil harassment mediator, member of the school’s Mediation Clinic and Moot Court Team, and Justice of the school’s Phi Alpha Delta chapter. She also worked at a law firm specializing in plaintiff’s products liability claims.

Ms. Russell is an active member in the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) leadership. She currently serves as a vice-chair of the Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Committee and is a member of the Plaintiff’s Policy Task Force and Outreach to Law Students Special Standing Committee. During 2014-2015, she served as the Student Liaison to the TIPS Council. Ms. Russell is a member of the Fresno County Bar Association, Fresno County Young Lawyers Association, Tulare and Kings County Bar Association, Central California Trial Lawyers Association, Federal Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, and the American Association for Justice.

Education
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
J.D. (2015)
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California State University - Fresno
B.A. (2012) | Political Science
Honors: cum laude, Smittcamp Honors College
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California State University - Fresno
B.S. (2012) | Criminology
Honors: cum laude, Criminology Honors Program
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Miles, Sears & Eanni
- Current
Law Clerk
Miles, Sears & Eanni
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Speaking Engagements
Fresno State Criminology Department Career Panel, Fresno
Fresno State
Utilizing Student Groups to Facilitate Learning, American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences (AABSS), Fresno, California
Awards
40 Under 40
Business Leaders
The “40 Under 40” reception, presented by Business Street Online, recognizes outstanding business professionals in the private and public sectors of central California who have yet to reach the age of 40. They have demonstrated a strong work ethic, and are the leaders of today as well as tomorrow.
Rising Star Northern California
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are selected.
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell
The highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.
Rising Star Northern California
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are selected.
Street Fighter of the Year Award Nominee
Consumer Attorneys of California
Miles, Sears & Eanni attorneys Douglas Gordon and Lyndsie Russell were finalists for the Consumer Attorneys of California’s Street Fighter of the Year Award. The award is given to attorneys at a firm with no more than five attorneys who has received a noteworthy result in a case.
Rising Star Northern California
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are selected.
Top Young Women Attorneys in Northern California
Super Lawyers
Top 40 Under40
The National Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law.
Rising Star Northern California
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are selected.
Professional Associations
Fresno County Bar Association Board of Directors
Board Member
- Current
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Civil Advocacy Institute
Member of Planning Committee
- Current
Activities: The Civil Advocacy Institute is created by the Federal Bar Association, ABTL, and Fresno County Young Lawyers as a way to mentor and educate young lawyers on trial practice.
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Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of Our Community (PINC)
Past President (2022-2023); Event Chair (2022-2023); Service Chair (2021-2022)
- Current
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Fresno County Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors
Past President
- Current
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Fresno County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Fresno County Young Lawyers
Member
- Current
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Consumer Attorneys of California
Member
- Current
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American Association of Justice
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Ms. Russell is also an active member in the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) leadership. She is a member of the Plaintiff’s Policy Task Force and Outreach to Law Students Special Standing Committee.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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United States District Court, Eastern District of California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Area
  • Litigation
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Is a two year non elective surgical postponement grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit for a SSDI senior.
A: There are not enough facts listed to determine if this is a viable medical malpractice case. The torn right patellar tendon needs to be the result of malpractice or the breach of standard of care. Another medical provider would need to have the opinion that it is malpractice before the lawsuit could be successful. As Eliza Jasinska said, there are time limits on when a malpractice suit can be filed. This really does need to be discussed with an experienced malpractice attorney. You may need to look outside of your city to find an attorney willing to take your case or speak with you.
Q. Can I talk to the defendant directly and agree on a settlement to get payment? And how?
A: You will likely need to get in contact with the defendant's attorney. While the defendant is the individual who hit you, usually he/she will be represented by an attorney that works for the insurance company. If your attorney has substituted out of the case and you are now listed as representing yourself, you can contact the other attorney. If your attorney is still counsel of record in the case, the defense attorney will not talk to you directly until a substitution of attorney is filed listing you as pro per (i.e., representing yourself).
Q. Sensitive question. Please don’t remove because it’s literally a life or death situation.
A: If you have been served with the complaint, you should hire an attorney immediately. There is a limited time for you to respond to the complaint. If you do not respond within the timeframe, a default can be taken against you which cuts off your ability to defend the lawsuit. An experienced attorney can help you fight the defamation allegation, any privileges that apply for reporting a crime, and advise you on reporting the rape to law enforcement.
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Miles Sears & Eanni
2844 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Telephone: (559) 486-5200
Fax: (559) 486-5240
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)