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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 is a 1972 graduate of Pacelli High School of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He 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 25 years and he averages 2-3 jury trials a year.
When he is not practicing law, Russ gives back to his community. He has served on the Board of Directors and Chaired the Allocations Committee for the United Way of Portage County and is Chairman of the Board of Directors for Community Industries. He is presently on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Association for Justice, formerly the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, and spends time officiating University swimming events
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 rating by his peers in Martindale-Hubbell
Named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009