Insurance Defense
Janelle A. Russell is an Associate at Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffet, & Brieske, where her practice focuses on civil tort litigation.
Prior to joining the firm, Janelle was a Litigation Associate at a recognized insurance defense firm and has considerable experience representing both businesses and individuals in a wide range of liability matters.
Janelle obtained her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University, where she graduated cum laude, with Advanced Honor’s from the Honor’s College. She received her Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law with an Advanced Writing Certificate distinction. During her time at Mercer, Janelle interned with Travelers in-house counsel where she gained valuable experience in insurance defense.
In her free time, Janelle enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and attending concerts.
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
BS Criminal Justice 2013
Honors: Cum laude
Mercer University School of Law
Macon, GA
J.D. 2019
Honors: Advanced writing certificate, Mercer Oxford Scholar
Bar Admissions: Georgia; U.S. District Court, Northern District, Georgia; U.S. District Court, Southern District, Georgia; Supreme Court of Georgia