Attorney Profile

Colleen Russo has been practicing personal injury law in excess of twenty-three years. Her career as a lawyer began as an attorney representing large insurance companies. It is in this position that Colleen learned the inner workings of how insurance companies investigate injury cases and their many tactics to avoid paying claims. However, Colleen found that there was little satisfaction in saving insurance companies money. She realized that it was the injured people and their families that needed her help the most. Armed with this advantageous experience, in 1986 she left that employment to begin representing the injured. Since making that career change many years ago, Colleen has remained dedicated to helping the injured recover the highest possible compensation for their injuries

The St. Petersburg Times named Colleen “one of the movers and shakers…people who get things done…” who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the community. The newspaper listed Colleen among a handful of other local residents who have made a difference in getting the job done.     Colleen’s “get things done” lifestyle comes from both her 23 years of work fighting for the rights of the injured while giving many hours of community service to benefit the children and families in the Tampa Bay Area.

Throughout her years as a personal injury trial attorney, Colleen has been a member of the St. Petersburg Bar Association, the Academy of Florida Trail Lawyers n/k/a Florida Justice Association and the National Association of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives.  In 2002 Colleen was chosen by Circuit Court Judge John C. Lenderman to serve on the Liberty Bell Blue Ribbon Bar Committee.  She has volunteered countless hours of her time to work without charge representing the abused and neglected children in the State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program.  She has also volunteered additional personal time to serve children and families in the St. Petersburg area as a member of the Junior League of St. Petersburg since 1987. She served as President of this organization during the 2001-2002 year.

Colleen has a genuine dedication to helping people in need. Her extensive knowledge and experience in handling personal injury matters will enable her “to get job done” for you.