About Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is an Attorney at BD&J, PC, specializing in cases that involve catastrophic injury, premises liability, toxic torts, medical malpractice, sexual assault, and wrongful death. Matthew has gained a wide variety of experience since he began his legal career in 2013. Matthew grew up in a very violent neighborhood in South Los Angeles. He lost one his brothers in a drive by shooting, and he saw his two other brothers fall victim to gang violence and substance abuse.

Despite the trauma and adversity, Matthew became the first person in his family to graduate from high school. Matthew understands the value of providing an opportunity and support to those who do not have the tools and knowledge to help themselves. He is passionate about community empowerment, education, and creating opportunities for young people who face and continue to face the same challenges he did.

He is the proud founder of a non-profit, and he volunteers in a wide variety of Los Angeles based charities and nonprofits. If you would like to schedule a free consultation with Mr. Russell, contact us at 855-906-3699 or complete the form below. Education University

Proven verdicts and settlements at BD&J, PC

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$8 millionVerdict

A jury awarded $8 million to the family of Giovani Pulido, a 15-year-old Encinal High School freshman who died of sudden cardiac arrest during spring football practice in May 2016, finding Alameda Unified School District negligent for failing to have an automated external defibrillator on campus.

Alameda County Superior Court · 2020Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$750,000Verdict

A Los Angeles County jury awarded $750,000 to Lulin Yan after a Bradford pear tree branch crashed down on him while he walked a public sidewalk in Diamond Bar, fracturing his spine and hospitalizing him for three days.

Pomona (Los Angeles County Superior Court) · 2024Premises LiabilityRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

Southwestern Law School
J.D.
University of California, Santa Cruz
Undergraduate

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$122.5 Million Settlement for 124 Survivors of Police Activities League Volunteer Eric Uller
West Coast Trial Lawyers
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Wilshire Law Firm
Wilshire Law Firm
$35.3 Million Verdict for 81-Year-Old Backseat Passenger Rear-Ended by Tractor-Trailer on the 10 Freeway

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.