About Attorney Russell E. Klemm:

Experience:

Russell “Russ” Klemm has been practicing law since 1980. A former partner in the firm of Staack, Klemm, & Simms, P. A., Russ has extensive experience in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, real estate law, bankruptcy (debtor and creditor) foreclosure, corporation, association law and appellate practice. Russ also has significant experience in representing time-share condominiums and in commercial real estate litigation and commercial real estate transactional work.

As the newest partner with the firm, Russ has experience in drafting and amending association documents, covenant enforcement, drafting opinion letters, litigation over contract disputes, construction defects, contract negotiations, and assisting in community association loan transactions. Russ regularly participates in mediation and arbitration cases.

Educational Background:

Graduating from Boston College with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science, Russ was awarded his Juris Doctor degree from the Loyola University of Los Angeles School of Law.

Public Speaking Experience:

He has spoken at many legal seminars for his former firm, local Bar Associations, and the Real Property Probate at Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar in real estate matters. In addition, he has regularly participated in Clayton and McCulloh’s seminars.

Professional Associations:

He is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts and Federal District Court, Middle District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. He is also a member in good standing of the Florida Bar Association. Russ is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Community Associations Institute of Florida, Space Coast Condominium Association, Orange County Bar Association and Building Association Managers of Volusia County.