J. RUSSELL JACKSON

J. Russell Jackson is a member of both the State and Federal Bars of Rhode Island. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Suffolk University Law School, and his Bachelors Degrees in History and Political Science from the University of Rhode Island. Mr. Jackson has extensive experience in the field of personal injury, auto liability and insurance law, serving for five years as a Claims and Litigation Specialist for Progressive Insurance, prior to opening his own law practice.

Currently Mr. Jackson represents clients, provides services and practices in the areas of personal injury, landlord-tenant, real estate, bankruptcy, domestic relations, business, estate planning, probate, and general civil litigation. He also represents clients in criminal matters and serves as a court appointed attorney for the Second Division District Court.

Mr. Jackson is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Rhode Island Political Science Department, and serves as guest lecturer with the Learning Connection on the subject of Landlord Tenant Law.

In addition to his professional and academic activities, Mr. Jackson serves as the Chairman of the Planning Board for the City of Newport, and has served as a member of the Charter Review Commission for the City of Newport. He is also involved in a number of charitable and volunteer organizations. Mr. Jackson is a native of Newport and with his family, continues to make it his home.