Smith Freed Eberhard
Katie Russell is an attorney at Smith Freed Eberhard since March 2021, with prior experience as a judicial extern for Justice Mihara at the California Sixth District Court of Appeal and as a law clerk at the United States Attorneys' Offices. Russell has extensive legal research and drafting skills, having handled significant cases, including federal DUI and identity theft cases. Previous roles include a legal intern in the Family Violence Unit at the Santa Clara Office of the District Attorney and a representative for multiple student organizations focused on legal reform and women's issues. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Law from the University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Oregon.
This person is not in any teams
Smith Freed Eberhard
WE PLAY TO WIN. Litigation is a zero sum game. There are winners and losers We play by the rules—period. Winning the right way is the only way. For more than 30 years Smith Freed Eberhard has been the leader in insurance defense litigation in Oregon and Washington. We believe that successful litigation results are a blend of both art and science. Our innovative litigation analytics, legal project management, and client service have put us at the forefront of litigation management and at the top of many insurance companies' defense panels. Our focus on up-front and early case evaluation, settlement, timely reporting, and guideline adherence through litigation analytics is why insurance carriers throughout the world choose SFE to defend their insureds in Oregon and Washington. We work skillfully and cost-effectively to find a favorable resolution to your litigation challenge. The attorneys at Smith Freed Eberhard are dedicated, energetic advocates who always look for the right solution to our clients’ problems, and the most efficient manner of solving them. We attempt to resolve cases at the earliest point possible, by settlement or by using alternative means of resolution; but we realize that not all cases can be resolved outside of the courtroom. Our experienced trial lawyers are prepared to represent our clients in the courts when necessary. We believe every problem has a solution. We may be able to help you with yours. Contact us to learn more.