Attorney Russell T. Golla

Russell T. Golla, Partner

Russell T. Golla is an active trial attorney. For the first 15 years of his practice, his principal focus was defense work. That focus has now shifted to plaintiff work. However, he maintains a balanced perspective. He is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and now focuses on complex trials and appellate cases. He also devotes much of his time to auto and other product liability cases.

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Russ earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1976, where he graduated with high honors. Russ went on to obtain his law degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and graduated sixth in his class. He gained legal experience by clerking for John L. Coffey – Justice of Wisconsin Supreme Court. He returned to Stevens Point to begin his practice at the Anderson, O’Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & Golla law firm in 1981. In 1986, he became a partner in the firm. He has practiced at the firm for over 30 years, and with the push for alternative dispute resolution (ADR), he averages 1-2 jury trials a year.

Russ is Treasurer of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, as well as a member of the Executive Committee and a member of the Board of Directors. He also serves on the Baord of Directors of the Friends of Stevens Point Athletics. In addition, he is a NCAA Swim Official certified by the Collegiate Swim Officials Association.

Admitted to Practice
State Bar of Wisconsin
U. S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit

Certifications
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by National Board of Trial Advocacy
Received an AV® Preeminent™ rating from his peers in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010