Russell W. Schatz specializes in general civil litigation, complex product liability, and toxic tort litigation. His primary area of focus has been defending corporations against claims involving the exposure to asbestos, silica, benzene, and other toxic substances. In addition to toxic tort defense, he also has experience in insurance-related matters, including premises liability, construction accidents, general liability, product liability, automobile liability, and construction defect.

Admissions

• State Bar Admissions
  • California
• United States District Courts
  • United States District Court for the Central District of California
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of California
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Education

Western State University College of Law

Juris Doctor, 1991

California State University, Northridge

M.S., Occupational and Environmental Health, 1987

Loyola Marymount University

B.S., Biology, 1984