Louis Russo

Louis A. Russo is the founder of Russo Law LLC, a New York and New Jersey business law firm focused on complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and high-stakes dispute resolution. With nearly twenty years of legal experience — including formative training at three preeminent AmLaw 100 firms, Proskauer Rose, Winston & Strawn, and Alston & Bird — Lou brings BigLaw-caliber counsel to every engagement without the overhead or inefficiency of a large firm. On the transactional side, Lou advises businesses, executives, directors, officers, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, asset and stock purchase agreements, membership interest transfers, and the full spectrum of commercial contracts — including NDAs, master services agreements, distribution and fulfillment agreements, software licenses, commercial leases, and equity compensation arrangements. He coordinates closely with accountants, brokers, and other advisors to guide clients through complex deals from letter of intent through closing. Lou's dispute practice focuses on sophisticated commercial litigation and arbitration involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, corporate fraud, tortious interference, business divorce, and corporate governance conflicts. He represents clients in state and federal court throughout New York and New Jersey, as well as in domestic and international arbitration proceedings before the American Arbitration Association and FINRA. Lou also serves as a neutral AAA and FINRA arbitrator and previously taught international commercial arbitration as an adjunct law professor. Representative matters include negotiating and resolving a software development dispute involving ownership interests in a technology startup, and successfully enforcing contractual rights in the sale of a home healthcare agency. Lou has represented clients ranging from closely held companies to Fortune 500 corporations in both domestic and cross-border matters, including bet-the-company disputes involving significant financial stakes. Lou has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for nearly a decade and is an active author, speaker, and contributor to the legal community through the Russo Law LLC Business Law Corner blog. He also serves select clients as outside general counsel, providing ongoing legal support across transactions, disputes, and corporate governance on a cost-effective retainer basis. Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.