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Russell S. Ponessa

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

4.0 (1 reviews)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
40+ years experience
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
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Contact Information

250 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1150, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Bio

Russ Ponessa is a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience representing companies whose products or business practices are under attack. He has a wide ranging civil litigation practice with substantial experience in the areas of product and professional liability, toxic tort, construction, business and other commercial disputes, insurance coverage, and consumer claims. Mr. Ponessa has tried numerous cases to verdict and has handled a wide variety of single- and multiple-claim lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout the country. His clients include manufacturers and sellers of consumer, industrial, and healthcare products, legal and medical professionals, construction companies and contractors, insurers, banks, and a variety of other large and small businesses. Russ Ponessa is a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience representing companies whose products or business practices are under attack. He has a wide ranging civil litigation practice with substantial experience in the areas of product and professional liability, toxic tort, construction, business and other commercial disputes, insurance coverage, and consumer claims. Mr. Ponessa has tried numerous cases to verdict and has handled a wide variety of single- and multiple-claim lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout the country. His clients include manufacturers and sellers of consumer, industrial, and healthcare products, legal and medical professionals, construction companies and contractors, insurers, banks, and a variety of other large and small businesses.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Minnesota

State Capital

Saint Paul

Highest Court

Minnesota Supreme Court

Bar Association

Minnesota State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017

Education

  • University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1985

Reviews

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Samantha Cruz

3 months ago

A formidable and experienced defense attorney

Our company retained Russell Ponessa when we faced a complex product liability lawsuit. With over 40 years of experience, his deep knowledge of defending manufacturers was immediately apparent. He guided us through every stage of litigation with a steady hand, and his background in both personal injury and product liability defense for companies was perfectly suited to our case. Mr. Ponessa is a strategic thinker who excels in the courtroom; his recognition in legal directories is well-deserved. The outcome he secured was excellent. The only minor critique would be that communication from his support team could occasionally lag during non-critical periods. Overall, I would confidently recommend him to any business facing significant litigation in Minneapolis.

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