John Russell Campbell
Sports & Entertainment
Sports & Entertainment
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Russ Campbell is a sports agent and the founding partner of Balch Sports, the firm's sports and entertainment practice. Russ has more than two decades of experience as a sports agent, representing collegiate football, baseball, and basketball coaches, NFL coaches, and NFL players. Alongside Patrick Strong, Russ has built a practice that serves many well-respected and emerging football and baseball coaches. Russ is also Chairman of the Litigation, Trial and Appellate Practice and represents clients in joint use (pole attachment) work, energy-related litigation, complex commercial litigation, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims, and shoreline/reservoir management, including dam safety. Contact info: (205) 226-3438 [email protected] Click here to visit website
Jessica Hill
When our son was being heavily recruited for a Division I football scholarship, the process became overwhelming. The offers, the NIL agreements, and the fine print in the commitment letters were a maze we couldn't navigate alone. That's when we turned to Russ Campbell. Leveraging his two decades of experience as a sports agent and his deep understanding of collegiate athletics from his role at Balch Sports, Russ provided clarity and strategic direction we desperately needed. He didn't just review the documents; he explained every clause in plain English, forecasted potential pitfalls specific to a young athlete's career, and negotiated key protections into the NIL arrangement. His professionalism was matched by a genuine, personal investment in our family's future. What could have been a stressful, risky endeavor became a structured and secure process. Russ's expertise in sports representation is unparalleled in the Boston area, and his ability to blend sharp legal acumen with real-world understanding of the sports industry is a rare combination. We secured a fantastic opportunity for our son with complete peace of mind, thanks entirely to Russ's exceptional guidance.