Russell M. Racine

Russell M. Racine (Russ) represents clients in the areas of professional liability, intellectual property, aviation, and insurance in state and Federal courts in both North Carolina and South Carolina. His background and experience allow him to strategically represent and advise clients in all aspects of disputes, including how to resolve conflicts and avoid litigation. Russ defends professionals accused of negligence, malpractice, and other violations of their professional duties. Russ has represented real estate agents and brokers, directors and officers, and claims administrators and other insurance professionals. He has also represented attorneys accused of professional malpractice in claims repair and malpractice actions. Russ is a licensed mediator, and he advises and counsels clients regarding all forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Russ also assists his clients with intellectual property and business matters including obtaining, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property rights, including prosecuting and defending infringement suits. As a licensed patent attorney, he has assisted clients in obtaining patents in numerous areas of art including chemical, mechanical, pharmaceutical, automotive, water purification, industrial, and medical devices. Russ also maintains an active trademark practice, and counsels his clients regarding the best strategies to protect, maintain, and enforce their trademark rights. As part of his intellectual property practice, he has represented clients in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and in Internet domain disputes before the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Russ has represented a broad range of clients from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. In 2020 Russ became a member of Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame as the overall winner in Intellectual Property.

*Cases or matters referenced do not represent the attorney’s entire record. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits. The outcome of a particular case cannot be predicated upon a lawyer’s or a law firm’s past results.