Founding partner James Russo started his first law practice in Windsor in 1996. He has extensive experience in real estate, corporate and small business law and, in particular, estate planning.

Over the years, James has helped clients understand and manage wills, living wills, trusts, powers of attorney, discretionary trusts and other estate planning documents.

A long-time active member of the community, James now focuses his support on the needs of seniors. He is past director of the Windsor Services for Seniors, where he provided legal services and support in his advisory role on the board of directors. James volunteers with a panel of experts to deliver retirement planning seminars at many locations throughout the community.

James was called to the bar in 1991. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, after earning a degree from the University of Windsor in political science and economics. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Windsor Bar Association, and the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Areas of practice

• Real estate - commercial and residential
• Small business law
• Wills and estate planning
• Mortgages, refinancing and leases
• Trusts Law
• Litigation