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About Russell & Ireland Law Group

Each member of our team brings years of courtroom experience and a shared commitment to helping clients move forward with confidence.

Who We Help

We represent people and families who never expected to need a lawyer, including:
Families In Trouble

Families dealing with serious and catastrophic injuries

Catastrophic Injury

Loved ones after a wrongful death or life changing crash

Being Charged With A Crime

People facing criminal charges for the first time

Parents Needing Support

Parents, resource parents, and foster parents working through family and juvenile courts

Needing Sound Legal Advice

Professionals and working families who want experienced, steady representation they can trust

Our clients are often scared, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. Many are cautious about lawyers and worried that no one will be honest with them. We understand all of that. Our job is to help them rest assured by guiding them through the legal process with clarity, experience, and candor.

Why Clients Choose Russell & Ireland

Many people believe all attorneys are the same or that they can always find someone to do it for less. That is where costly mistakes happen.

Russell & Ireland is different in several important ways:

Narrow Focus
We do not try to handle every type of case. We are narrowly tailored in the areas we practice so that the service is exceptional and provides real value.
Authenticity and Honesty
We provide upfront, candid advice so you can make the best informed decision. We do not make promises we cannot keep. It is unethical for attorneys to guarantee results, and we will never do that.
Experience and Wisdom

Our attorneys bring more than a decade and a half each of courtroom experience, from the first filing to verdict, jury trials, bench trials, evidentiary hearings, mediations, and everything in between.

Real, Local Office and Staff
You work with real attorneys and real staff in a local Covington office, not a distant call center. Our clients communicate directly with their attorney
Our goal is simple: to put every client in a better position than when they first walk in the door.

Our Attorneys

Each member of our team brings years of courtroom experience and a shared commitment to helping clients move forward with confidence.

Adam M. Russell

Areas Of Practice
  • Corporate Negligence
  • Insurance Claims
  • Consumer Safety
Catastrophic Injury Cases across Kentucky and OhioCatastrophic Injury Cases across Kentucky and Ohio
Personal InjuryPersonal Injury
Wrongful DeathWrongful Death

18 Years of Experience

Represents individuals and families who have suffered serious and avoidable harms and losses throughout Kentucky and Ohio.
Attorney Details
Areas Of Practice
Criminal DefenseCriminal Defense
DUIDUI
Family Law in Northern KentuckyFamily Law in Northern Kentucky

17 Years of Experience

Kristin grew up in Northern Kentucky and has been protecting the rights of individuals, families, and children since 2009.
Attorney Details

Kristin M. Russell

Joseph T. Ireland

Areas Of Practice
AdoptionsAdoptions
Custody RepresentationCustody Representation
Family and Juvenile LawFamily and Juvenile Law

18 Years of Experience

On my journey, I have been fortunate to gain more courtroom experience than most will ever see. I started off working in a high-volume plaintiff’s personal injury firm, it was baptism by fire.
Attorney Details

Taking the Weight Off Your Shoulders

Legal problems bring fear, anxiety, and sleepless nights. Clients are scared, worried, and overwhelmed by what might happen. We help by:

Stepping in quickly so you are not facing the system alone

Explaining the process in plain language so you understand what is going to happen​

Keeping you informed and answering your questions so you are not left in the dark

Carrying the legal load so you can focus on your health, your family, and everyday life​

We understand how you feel. We know what to do. We have the experience and the wisdom to guide you along the unexpected turns of the legal process.

Focused Practice Areas

We represent clients in a select group of practice areas:

Serious Personal Injury and Accidents

  • Trucking crashes and commercial vehicle collisions
  • Serious car accidents and motorcycle crashes
  • Catastrophic injuries and wrongful death
  • Injuries caused by negligent companies and corporations

Criminal Defense

  • DUI / Kentucky DUI Laws
  • Juvenile Law
  • Traffic offenses and related charges
  • Expungement and Traffic Offenses

Family and Juvenile Law

  • Divorce and legal separation
  • Child Custody
  • Adoption for families, resource parents, and foster parents
  • Juvenile court matters that affect the future of a child

What To Expect
When You Call

Working with us is straightforward:

1

Initial Contact

Call our office or contact us online. You will speak with a member of our staff who will listen to your situation and confirm it is the type of case we handle.

2

Free Attorney Call

We schedule a free call with one of our attorneys. This is your chance to ask questions, share concerns, and hear honest feedback about your options.

3

Retainer or Contingency Agreement

  • For family and criminal cases, retainers are paid before representation begins.
  • For injury cases, we work on a contingency fee. There are no fees up front. Our fee applies only to a successful recovery.

4

We Get To Work

If both you and the attorney agree it is a good fit, we begin representation, gather evidence, and guide you step by step through the legal process.

Clients For Life

Our clients become clients for life. Once they see our honesty, communication, and work ethic, they refer their own friends and family because they have finally found someone they can trust.
You only get one chance to choose the right attorney. The wrong choice can cost you everything. You cannot afford to get it wrong.

Talk With A Local Attorney Today

If you are facing a serious injury, a criminal charge, or a family law problem, you do not have to carry this alone.

Schedule a Free Consultation
Call (859) 581-0800