Larry Craig Russ
Los Angeles, CA
Licensed for 43 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Real Estate
Language
English
About
Larry Russ is a founding partner and co-head of the litigation department of Russ August & Kabat.As an active trial attorney, Mr. Russ has focused on trademark, copyright, patent, business torts, trade regulation and advertising law and complex litigation. Mr. Russ has also worked extensively on antitrust and unfair competition matters.Directly after being admitted to the California Bar in 1978, Mr. Russ launched his career by successfully challenging Levi-Strauss & Co’s resale price maintenance program related to men’s jeanswear in Levi Strauss & Co. v. Federated Pants, et al., 1979-2 Trade Cases #62,727 (C.D. Cal. 1979). In 1981, as co-lead trial counsel, Mr. Russ achieved a multi-million dollar jury verdict in one of the first private Section 7 Clayton Act cases that directed Pillsbury Flour Co. to divest itself of Wilton, Inc., a dominant cake decorating equipment specialty firm.Throughout his career, Mr. Russ has successfully represented clients in the direct marketing industry and the apparel industry. Mr. Russ also has extensive experience representing clients in the home entertainment, technology and communications sectors, including video game hardware manufacturers, computer software developers, electronic toy makers and wireless communications companies.In 1985, Mr. Russ obtained the highest Superior Court sanctions award in California history in connection with his representation of plaintiffs in a complex Malibu real estate fraud matter in which the trial judge delivered a seven-figure verdict and awarded punitive damages.In 2002, Mr. Russ negotiated a highly publicized settlement on behalf of Yodeler Wylie Gustafson against Yahoo. Gustafson, who had recorded a single yodel for a Yahoo radio commercial, filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Yahoo after the company began using Gustafson’s distinctive and unique yodel as the company’s audible signature on a myriad of company products and releases.Mr. Russ represented the prevailing parties in several major apparel cases. In 2010, Mr. Russ successfully defended Forever 21 in a copyright and trade dress infringement action filed by Express. Mr. Russ obtained Summary Judgment in Forever 21’s favor, as well as an award of attorney fees.In 2016, Mr. Russ was lead Class counsel in Perkins, et al, v LinkedIn, a privacy class action challenging LinkedIn’s ubiquitous ad- connection emails. The Class was approved and LinkedIn agreed to modify its practices and pay the Class $13,000,000+.More recently, Mr. Russ has been re-focusing his attention on consulting with established and emerging companies in connection with e-commerce, financing, expansion, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, strategic alliances and intellectual property issues. Along with the new chair of the Mergers & Acquisition Department, Christine Shin, Mr. Russ is tasked with the mission of building a pre-eminent M&A team rivaling the talent and depth of knowledge of big law M&A departments.In addition to his law practice, Mr. Russ is the past President and a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish National Fund Los Angeles zone. Mr. Russ is also involved as a principal of several well-known Los Angeles apparel companies including world renowned retailer, American Rag Cie. In 2014, Mr. Russ/ American Rag Cie was selected as a finalist by the Los Angeles Business Journal at the prestigious Southern California Apparel Awards, and WeAr Magazine, a world-renowned international magazine focusing on the apparel industry, announced that American Rag Cie was voted as the best retail denim store in the world.Mr. Russ is also active in helping emerging and troubled companies raise funds. For a number of years, Mr. Russ served as an associate editor of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers quarterly publication. He is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Litigation, Antitrust and Intellectual Property Law Sections as well as an active member of the American Bar Association Antitrust and Intellectual Property Law Sections. Mr. Russ was recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Publishers of Los Angeles Magazine from 2008-2019. From 2013-2019, Mr. Russ was recognized as a Southern California Top 100 Super Lawyer. Mr. Russ was also selected to The American Lawyer’s Top Rated IP Lawyers list in 2015 and to The Best Lawyers In America list for Patent Litigation from 2012-2019.AdmittedState Bar of California (1978)U.S. Supreme Court (1989)Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1978)
Practices Areas
Intellectual Property
Business
Language
English
Contact
12424 Wilshire Blvd., 12th FloorLos Angeles, CA, 9002512424 Wilshire Blvd., 12th FloorLos Angeles, CA, 90025
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In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
In the last 30 years, I have litigated with and against Larry several times, and I have also watched as he built an impressive law firm. Larry is very smart and very capable, but I know many lawyers who are smart and capable, and that it not what makes Larry stand apart. Many lawyers tend to forget the fact that the law is only a tool and that litigation is not an end in itself. As a result, all too often, the tail often wags the dog. Because of Larry’s substantial experience in the business world, he approaches legal problems from a business perspective. Few lawyers do that, and even fewer do that well. If I had to retain counsel to represent me in a business dispute, Larry would be my first choice.
I have known and worked with Larry Russ for over 20 years. I can state, categorically, that Larry is the best in the business. He "gets it" immediately and completely. He goes right to the heart of a matter, saving his clients huge amounts in legal fees as compared to other firms, and providing first rate client services time and time again. He is 100% trustworthy and, for good measure, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.