Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Business and Civil Litigation Counsel
Russell C. Lissuzzo, III represents businesses and individuals in a wide range of business, commercial, and other civil litigation matters across the state of Oklahoma.
Courts and Forums
Oklahoma District Courts
U.S. District Courts (W.D. and N.D. Okla.)
State Agencies and Licensing Boards
Serving clients across all 77 counties in Oklahoma
Recognition
Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation (2024, 2025, and 2026) and to Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Business Litigation (2022–2026).
Practice Areas
Business and Commercial Litigation
Closely Held Business Disputes
Disputes among members, managers, and shareholders of LLCs and closely held companies, including claims arising under operating and shareholder agreements.
Commercial Litigation
Litigation arising from commercial transactions, real estate transactions, construction agreements, and related transactions.
Contested Probate
Contested probate proceedings, including will contests and disputes concerning the administration of estates.
Regulatory and Administrative
Administrative proceedings before Oklahoma state agencies and boards, including professional licensing investigations and disciplinary matters.
Education
J.D., cum laude, Oklahoma City University School of Law, 2017
B.S., Sports Media, Oklahoma State University, 2014
Admissions
Oklahoma, 2017
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, 2017
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma, 2017
Recognition
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2024, 2025, and 2026) and Business Litigation (2023)
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Business Litigation (2022–2026)
About
Russell C. Lissuzzo, III
Russell Lissuzzo is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on the resolution of complex business and commercial disputes before state and federal courts, in arbitration forums, and in administrative proceedings across the State of Oklahoma. He represents clients in a broad range of business litigation matters, including disputes between shareholders of a small business and/or closely held corporations, contract disputes, commercial transaction litigation, real estate transaction litigation, creditor’s rights, and other business controversies.
A portion of Russell’s practice is also dedicated to representing clients in litigation regarding liability defense, negligence/tort defense (including the defense of personal injury claims involving complex medical issues, industrial accidents, and forklift accidents), product liability defense, and trust and estate dispute litigation.
Additionally, Russell serves as counsel to the Oklahoma Board of Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers in administrative proceedings involving professional licensing and disciplinary matters.
As a solo practitioner, Russell works directly with clients from the initial consultation through resolution.
Approach
Approach to Representation
Direct Attorney Involvement
Clients work directly with the attorney responsible for their matter.
Early Case Assessment
Clients receive a candid evaluation of the strengths and risks of their matter at the outset of the representation.
Consistent Communication
Clients are kept informed of significant developments and consulted before key decisions are made.
Contact
Contact the Firm
To inquire about representation, call, email, or submit the inquiry form. The firm completes a conflict check before discussing the substance of any matter.
