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Russell S. Ponessa

Minneapolis, MN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

79 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Biography

Russ Ponessa is a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience representing companies whose products or business practices are under attack. He has a wide ranging civil litigation practice with substantial experience in the areas of product and professional liability, toxic tort, construction, business and other commercial disputes, insurance coverage, and consumer claims.

Mr. Ponessa has tried numerous cases to verdict and has handled a wide variety of single- and multiple-claim lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout the country. His clients include manufacturers and sellers of consumer, industrial, and healthcare products, legal and medical professionals, construction companies and contractors, insurers, banks, and a variety of other large and small businesses.
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

79 Best Lawyers awards

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1985
  • University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1985

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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