Practice Overview

Russ Gans joined the firm in 1996 and utilizes 23 years of experience to help guide clients in civil litigation, government affairs, and business and real estate transactions. Russ is dedicated to his clients and draws on a diverse professional background to serve them.

Russ is rated “AV—Preeminent” by Martindale–Hubbell in both the legal and judicial rating divisions as an attorney at the highest level of professional ability and ethical standards. Russ has an extensive background in real estate law and transactions, business affairs, and civil litigation. He serves as City Attorney for multiple municipalities and as general counsel for a broad collection of public entities, contractors, business owners, and private and non-profit corporations.

Practice Areas

• Real Estate and Land Use

• Business Transactions

• Commercial Leasing

• Municipal/Public Entity Law

• Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Construction Law and Litigation
  

Education

• J.D., University of Oregon School of Law (1996)

• B.A., cum laude, History, Saint Mary’s College of California (1992) 
  

Admissions

• California

• United States District Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California
  

Awards & Affiliations

• Humboldt County Bar Association

• Honor Society Inductee and Recipient of the Henry George Award for outstanding scholarship as a history major, Saint Mary’s College of California

• Environmental and Natural Resources Law Program, Statement of Completion, University of Oregon School of Law (1996)

• Business Editor, Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation, University of Oregon School of Law (1996)