Michael Russo

Best Best & Krieger Associate Michael Russo practices within BBK’s Business practice group. His practice focuses on real estate and business transactions, and also entails business entity formation, contracts, civil litigation, and trust and estate matters. In these capacities, he advises and represents individuals, privately owned and closely held businesses, and large companies with national and international operations. 

Based in San Diego, Michael comes from a varied litigation and transactional background, which entails experience with bankruptcy and medical malpractice matters. He handles cases from inception through their respective end, working to listen and understand the client’s needs and desired goals to help maximize results and address their legal concerns.

Before joining Best Best & Krieger, Michael started his career clerking for a number of San Diego law firms. In that capacity, he gained experience representing health care practitioners, as well as clients dealing with bankruptcy, business, injury, insurance, real estate and transactional matters.

Michael grew up in San Diego and enjoys watching soccer and the Padres, playing chess, cooking, and attending concerts.