Russell Steven Kohn
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Russell Steven Kohn
Biography
Russell S. Kohn was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 2, 1959. He attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona from which he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in 1981 and his Juris Doctor Degree in 1984. He was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 1984 and in California in 1985. He has limited his practice to representing injured victims in personal injury matters since 1987. Mr. Kohn is a lawyer for people, and does not represent businesses, corporations or insurance companies. He enjoys the personal and professional satisfactions that comes from helping injured people obtain full and fair compensation. He is a lawyer who empathizes with this clients, and takes the time to understand the unique effects of the injuries to the specific lifestyle of each client. As an attorney for people, Mr. Kohn is attentive and responsive to his clients. Each client's case is personally handled by him, rather than by paralegals or office staff. He believes that a successful resolution of a case is only achieved if the client is satisfied with the result. He also believes that a satisfied client is one who is fully informed about the applicable law, facts, and available options. For this reason, Mr. Kohn keeps each client fully informed, and is always accessible to his clients by phone and office visits. He is trustworthy, experienced, and aggressive for his clients. Memberships: State Bar of California; State Bar of Arizona; Consumer Attorneys of California; Consumer Attorneys of San Diego; San Diego County Bar Association; Director 2006-2008, Bar Association of Northern San Diego County (President-Elect 2004; Member, Board of Directors 2001-2003; Chair, Personal Injury Section 1996-1998); Arbitrator, San Diego County Superior Court. The experience and integrity he brings to each case has earned Mr. Kohn extensive recognition among his peers, including the distinction of being among the top 5 percent of attorneys endorsed by Super Lawyers in 2008 due
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - 25% to 40%
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Owner Kohn Law Office
Year: 1994 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego Member (1987 - Current)
San Diego County Bar Association Board of Directors 2006-2008 (1990 - Current)
California State Bar  # 118539 Member (1985 - Current)
North County Bar Association President (2004 - 2004)
North County Bar Association President 2004, Board of Directors 2001 - 2003 (1994 - Current)
Consumer Attorneys of California Member (1989 - Current)
Publications
Justice For the Fallen - Sidestepping the Trivial Defect Rule North County Lawyer (May, 2009)
Proposition 51 Does Not Affect Vicarious Liability Trial Bar News, publication of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (formerly San Diego Trial Lawyers) (December, 1992)
Damages: Obtaining Prejudgment Interest on Economic Damages in a Personal Injury Case The Advocate, journal of the Consumer Attorney Associations of Southern California (May, 2009)
The Tee is Yours If You Dare! Lessons in Trail Immunity North County Bar Association (October, 2019)
California Dog Bite Law North County Bar Association (March 9, 2015)
California Bicycle Law Kohn Law Office (June 13, 2015)
Lewis and Clarke, and the Indians. Casinos Too! North County Bar Association (September, 2017)
Injuries to Children in California North County Bar Association (June 9, 2013)
Awards
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Top Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego
San Diego Magazine 2020.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Best Lawyers in San Diego
Best Lawyers 2020.0
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10.0
Avvo 2020.0
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AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell 2020.0
Education
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James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona J.D. | Law
Year: 1981 - 1984
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University of Arizona B.S. | Accounting
Year: 1977 - 1981
Speaking Engagements
Settlement Demands and Settlements in Multiparty Cases, Vista, CA, February 10, 2015, North County Bar Association, How to overcome potential pitfalls in separate settlements in multi defendant cases.
Settlement Demands and Settlements in Multiparty Cases, Vista, CA, February 10, 2015, North County Bar Association, How to overcome potential pitfalls in separate settlements in multi defendant cases.
Websites
https://www.kohnlawoffice.com/
Website
Kohn Law Office, 2170 S El Camino Real, Suite 201, Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-5919