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Our Attorneys

When everything is on the line, the person standing next to you matters. At Russell & Ireland Law Group, you are represented by real attorneys who have spent years in local courts, trying cases, negotiating outcomes, and guiding families through some of the hardest times in their lives.

You will not be passed around a call center or left in the dark. You will know your attorney, and your attorney will know you.

Authentic, Local, and Focused

Our attorneys are:
Authentic and Approachable
Straightforward conversations, practical advice, and honest guidance.
Experienced in Local Courts
Each attorney has many years of experience handling cases from the first filing through verdict in Kentucky and Ohio.
Focused on a Few Key Areas of Law

We do not try to do everything. We concentrate on serious personal injury, criminal defense, and family and juvenile law so we can serve our clients well.

Our shared goal is to put every client in a better position than when they first come to us

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.
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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.
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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.
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About Samantha:

Samantha Schiffman is a dedicated attorney serving clients throughout the Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati area. Originally from Idaho, Samantha moved to the region in 2020 and began her career as a caseworker with children’s services. In that role, she worked closely with families navigating complex and often emotionally challenging child abuse and neglect cases, gaining valuable firsthand insight into the legal and social systems that impact vulnerable children and their caregivers.

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Samantha Schiffman

From Initial Event
To Verdict

Adam has more than 18 years of experience representing clients and their families in both state and federal courts across Kentucky and Ohio. His work covers every phase of a serious injury case, including:
  • Initial investigation and evidence gathering
  • Working with experts and medical providers
  • Depositions and discovery
  • Mediations and settlement conferences
  • Jury trials, bench trials, and evidentiary hearings
This experience helps clients avoid making their next worst mistake, such as hiring the wrong attorney or trying to go up against an insurance company alone.

Straightforward Advice
During Difficult Times

Families who reach out to Adam are often grieving, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do. They may feel cautious about attorneys and worry that no one truly cares. Adam provides:
  • Honest, straightforward explanations about the case
  • Clear communication about risks, options, and likely outcomes
  • Depositions and discovery
  • A steady presence during a stressful and emotional process
  • A commitment to treating clients like people, not file numbers
He understands that clients need both legal representation and relief from the stress of dealing with the legal system

Building Clients For Life

Many of Adams cases come from past clients and families who refer their friends and loved ones. They refer him because they know they have found someone they can trust, who will work hard and tell them the truth. They appreciate that:
  • Their questions are answered
  • The process is explained
  • Their case is taken seriously
  • They are kept informed from start to finish

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Every case begins with a real conversation, not a script

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Call (859) 581-0800