“As much as foreign languages help us to serve the client in dealing with Miami’s international business climate, the ability to truly listen to the clients’ wants and needs remains paramount. I seek to be my clients’ trusted business advisor" -- Francesca Russo

Francesca is Of Counsel to the firm and specializes in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She has worked with a broad range of clients both domestic and international on all phases of the litigation process before federal and state courts in various areas of commercial litigation, including but not limited to breach of contract and tort claims, civil theft, trade secrets, trademark litigation, transportation litigation, real estate litigation, corporate and business litigation, directors and officers liability, and fraud. In addition to litigation, Francesca has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution. She has substantial experience serving as local counsel for firms seeking to enforce or defend their clients’ rights in South Florida.

Francesca was born in Bedfordshire, England, UK. Before moving to the United States, Francesca practiced as a civil law attorney handling civil and commercial litigation in Quebec, Canada.

She is fluent in English, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.