W. Michael Russ

Public Finance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Ridgeland, Mississippi

21+ years experience

Butler Snow LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

601-948-5711

https://www.butlersnow.com/attorney/michael-russ

Renaissance at Colony Park, Suite 1400, 1020 Highland Colony Parkway, P.O. Box 6010, Ridgeland, MS 39157

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Bio

Michael has served as bond counsel for private conduit financings, single family mortgage revenue bonds, and cities and counties throughout the State of Mississippi. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for his work in public finance law. Michael has served as bond counsel for private conduit financings, single family mortgage revenue bonds, and cities and counties throughout the State of Mississippi. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for his work in public finance law. Michael has served as bond counsel for private conduit financings, single family mortgage revenue bonds, and cities and counties throughout the State of Mississippi. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for his work in public finance law.

Practice Areas

Public Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Jackson, MS (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Jackson, MS (2023)
Recognized: Public Finance Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014

Education

University of Florida, LL.M, graduated 2004
University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 2003
University of Mississippi, MA, graduated 1997
University of Mississippi, BA, graduated 1996

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Reviews

Thomas Young

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex municipal bond issue

Michael Russ provided exceptional counsel to our county on a recent infrastructure financing project. His deep knowledge of public finance law, honed over two decades, was immediately evident. He expertly navigated the bond issuance process, and his prior recognition as Lawyer of the Year gave us great confidence. The work was thorough and strategically sound. While communication could occasionally be delayed during peak periods, the final product and his command of Mississippi municipal finance were outstanding. We achieved our goals efficiently.