Tomlinson Bomsztyk Russ

Blair was referred to us for a litigation matter when we were having a lot of trouble with the opposition lawyer bulldozing the technical attorney we hired, with us not getting any progress in what we thought was fair, and with feeling lost and defeated in the legal system. With Blair's strategy, we ended up with an outcome that another very experienced lawyer thought wasn't possible. Blair always provided his thoughts on potential scenarios and their outcomes so we know what our choices were. He always respected our decisions even when he might not have agreed. Along with Blair's coveted logical analyses and advice, we also highly valued his ability to listen and provide us with choices. Whenever we made a decision, we felt that we were prepared for the possible outcome and it wouldn't come as a surprise, a feeling we didn't have prior to engaging Blair. Blair also thinks very quickly on his feet and is able to read the room during the trial process. There were times when we saw that the outcome would have been different had he not jumped in to explain or note nuances from our case to the judge. Blair very transparent about cost, and proactively brought up attorney fees several times throughout the engagement to make sure he let us know what he expected in the upcoming month in terms of time spent. His self-awareness on his efficiency made it so that we were never surprised by an invoice. In addition to his professionalism and technical expertise, we also appreciated Blair's sense of righteousness and empathy, as well as his incredible sense of humor. He made us laugh so many times in an incredibly stressful situation, and while we are glad the trial is over, we will miss seeing him regularly.

If you’re looking for a lawyer who is both thoughtful and tough, Blair Russ is an excellent choice. He doesn’t “candy coat” things—he explains your options clearly and directly. I’ve worked with many lawyers who seem self-serving and fail to consider the long-term consequences for their clients. Blair takes a more holistic approach. If you’re unhappy with something in your case, you can go straight to your lead counsel without feeling uncomfortable. They genuinely want to know what’s happening with you and your case.

I’m based in Toronto, Canada, and after reaching out to nearly 50 law firms across North America, I ultimately selected Blair Russ to represent me in a complex lawsuit filed in Seattle by a party in Argentina. From the very beginning, Blair was exceptionally client-focused: communicative, caring, and personable. He meticulously handled every detail of my case, and thanks to his brilliant legal work, the lawsuit was dismissed. I wholeheartedly recommend Blair to anyone facing cross-border legal challenges — he truly delivers.