Russell Windell Jackson, Employment Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Litigation, and Wage & Hour
PartneratFordHarrison LLP
Memphis, TN
Practicing employment in Memphis since 2008.
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Russell Windell Jackson is a partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Wage & Hour. Russell has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at FordHarrison LLP.
- Based in
- Memphis, TN
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation · Wage & Hour
- Handles Employment, Litigation, and Wage & Hour matters from Memphis, TN.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Russell Windell Jackson: Russell Windell Jackson is a partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Wage & Hour. Russell has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at FordHarrison LLP.
Areas of practice
Russell's practice areas in Memphis
Russell concentrates on employment, litigation, and wage & hour. Each area below outlines the kind of case Russell handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Litigation
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Wage & Hour
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Employment cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Russell takes employment matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Russell agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Russell takes litigation matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Russell agrees to represent you.
Wage & Hour cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Russell takes wage & hour matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Russell agrees to represent you.
Biography
Russell Windell Jackson, employment attorney serving Memphis
Russell Windell Jackson is a partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Wage & Hour. Russell has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at FordHarrison LLP. Russell works from Memphis, Tennessee and takes on employment matters across the region.
Russell Windell Jackson is a lawyer practicing wage/hour, litigation, employment law and 1 other area of law. Russell received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years. Russell practices at FordHarrison LLP in Memphis, TN.
Working with Russell on a employment matter
Russell Windell Jackson is a lawyer practicing wage/hour, litigation, employment law and 1 other area of law. Russell received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years. Russell practices at FordHarrison LLP in Memphis, TN.
Who Russell represents
Russell reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, litigation, and wage & hour matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Russell studied and practices
Case Western Reserve University
J.D. · 2008
Emory University
B.A. · 2004
Jurisdictions
Russell's state bar admissions
Mississippi
2019 · ACTIVE
Tennessee U.S. Distr
2008 · ACTIVE
Russell studied at J.D. in Case Western Reserve University and B.A. in Emory University.
Law school and academic background
Russell completed J.D. in Case Western Reserve University and B.A. in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Russell runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Russell's professional memberships and bar associations
Memphis (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section), Tennessee and American Bar Associations
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Locations
Russell Windell Jackson's office in Memphis
Russell's primary office is at 795 Ridge Lake Boulevard, Suite 300, Memphis, TN, 38120. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Russell Windell Jackson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Russell usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Russell charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Russell's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Russell will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Russell
Russell discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Russell confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Russell's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Russell Windell Jackson
How much does it cost to hire Russell for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Russell walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Russell offer a free consultation?
Russell charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Russell's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Russell's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Russell gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Russell take my case if I'm outside Memphis?
Russell is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Russell will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Russell?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Russell will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Russell accepting new employment clients right now?
Russell's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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