Prior to founding Russell & Mallett, LLP, Kevin represented tort defendants, primarily in the personal injury context for almost 17 years; in that context Kevin (and Larry) often defended some of the same CID clients. Since forming Russell & Mallett, LLP, Kevin has convinced insurers to accept Russell & Mallett, LLP as defense counsel in a number of tort lawsuits against those clients; thereby ensuring those clients had defense counsel knowledgeable with the fundamental issues that uniquely impact California CIDs. Kevin has also acted as general counsel providing representation to clients who need advice in dealing with difficult owners as well as assistance in the tort defense context as defense counsel.
Kevin has authored courses in how to respond to lawsuits, has served as a judge pro tem in Contra Costa County and serves as a California Bar Special Master in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Kevin graduated from UC Hastings in 1983 and has been active in the practice of law since then. Kevin has served as an instructor for both CAI and CACM and has served on various legal presentation panels for both organizations.
