Bruce Russell, II, P.C.
Proudly serving all of southwest Virginia
Bruce H. Russell, II, P.C. is a full-service law firm proudly serving clients throughout southwest Virginia in a wide range of practice areas including criminal defense, personal injury, family law, business, and estate planning.
Criminal Defense, Southwest Virginia
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About Bruce Russell, II, P.C.
At Bruce H. Russell, II, P.C., we are proud to offer high-quality legal representation to people in southwest Virginia in a wide range of practice areas. In addition to offering effective legal advocacy, we strive to reduce the stress and worry that can come with the legal process. When you choose Bruce H. Russell, II, P.C., you will receive legal help from a firm that truly cares about you.
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At Bruce H. Russell, II, P.C., we are proud to offer high-quality legal representation to people in southwest Virginia in a wide range of practice areas.
Bruce H. Russell, II
President/Founder/Attorney
Bruce H. Russell, II is the founder and managing attorney of the firm. A graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond, he began practicing law in Charlottesville with a law firm that focused on representing high-tech companies. Mr. Russell returned to his native southwest Virginia to become assistant commonwealth's attorney for Buchanan County, where he prosecuted hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanor traffic offenses to felony drug charges. He also taught at the Appaalchian School of Law. Mr. Russell went back to private practice in 2002. He serves a diverse group of clients in a wide range of cases throughout southwest Virginia.
B. Laken Shuler
Attorney
Laken Shuler is a Bristol, Virginia native and proudly represents clients throughout Southwest Virginia as an attorney at Bruce H. Russell, II, P.C. Her practice focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, domestic relations, business law, and civil litigation. Laken graduated from East Tennessee State University with her B.S. in Political Science. After college, Laken continued her education and earned her Juris Doctor from Appalachian School of Law, where she excelled both in and out of the classroom. Laken participated in a number of extracurricular actives, made Dean's List, and earned the Book Award in Legal Process II, Advanced Legal Research, and Post-Conviction Relief. While in law school, Laken spent her summers interning at the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Virginia – Abingdon Division. Additionally, Laken worked as an intern for the Criminal Section of the Virginia Office of the Attorney General as part of ASL's Advanced Appellate Advocacy Clinic. Through her experience, Laken developed a thorough understanding of the state and federal criminal justice system, at both the trial and appellate level. During law school, Laken also served on the Executive Board for the Appalachian Journal of Law and Moot Court Team. As a moot court participant, Laken won 2nd place in the ASL Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition and the Appellate Advocacy Intraschool Moot Court Competition. She also served as a Senator for the Student Bar Association. As the VBA Committee Chair for SBA, Laken led the ASL team to victory two years in a row in the Annual Legal Food Frenzy competition, an effort that provided meals to families in need across Southwest Virginia. Since graduating and passing the bar, Laken has developed a portfolio of diverse clients with a broad range of legal issues.
Front Office / Paralegal Team
Judy Boyd and Stephanie Reedy
When you walk through our front doors, you can expect a warm welcome from our dedicated front office team. With over 20 years of combined experience, Judy and Stephanie are here to provide you with outstanding service and support, making your visit as pleasant and efficient as possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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29 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
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