Marc Lazarus | Newport Beach Personal Injury Lawyer | California

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About Marc

For over 28 years, Chris Russell has been a pivotal ally for personal injury clients across Southern California. After practicing law since 1984, Chris established the Russell and Lazarus law firm in 1998, with offices located in Newport Beach, California. The firm serves Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, and San Bernardino County, California residents.

With over $100 million in personal injury compensation, our firm has the skill and track record to succeed. We have personally assisted over 5,000 clients who have sought out our experienced legal services; 95% of whom have had successful outcomes. Our entire philosophy stands behind a single principle: putting our clients’ interests first. Our Orange County personal injury law firm has been built on the tenets of compassion, along with working harder and smarter than the opposition. These guiding principles help us ensure that we obtain the best possible results for all of our clients.

We know how horrible it is to suffer through a serious accident. It is additionally painful knowing that an accident could have been prevented if someone had paid attention to their actions. Through the negligence of another, an accident occurred that should not have happened. And now, you have to go through the unimaginable pain and difficult, long process of recovery. That is why we are here: to help defend you against the bad guys through our personal injury representation.

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Experience

Founder & Principal Partner

Russell & Lazarus APC

2001-Present

Newport Beach, CA

Instructor at ABA Paralegal Program

U.C. Irvine

2001-2005

Admission

Verified California

2000

Education

CSU Northridge

B.A. (English Literature)

1992

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • California Bar Association ()
    2000-Present
  • Member of Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC).
  • Member of Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA).
  • Member of Trial Lawyers College (TLC).
Honors / Awards
  • Spotlight Member Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
    2016
  • Elite Trial Lawyers The National Law Journal
    2015 / 2015
  • Volunteer Arbitrator with LASC Certificate of Appreciation Los Angeles Superior Court
    2008 - 2011
  • Volunteer Arbitrator with Los Angeles Superior Court Los Angeles Superior Court
    2006 - 2007

Notable Work

Cases

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DeSantiago vs. Armada Towing Outcome: $735,542.24 verdict Hit in eye by an airsoft pellet Outcome: $500,000 Automobile versus pedestrian Outcome: $650,000.00

Publications

Arbitrations, CAALA Convention Syllabus ()

2014


"Diagnosing a Traumatically Induced Meniscus Tear," Orthopedics Today ()

2012


The Nuts and Bolts of Litigating a Personal Injury Claim, Book,

2012

Russell & Lazarus, APC Highlights

Motor Vehicle, Personal Injury, Car Accident, Trucking, Wrongful Death

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Languages: English, Spanish