Charles W. "Chip" Russell
Recognized since 2011
Pittsford, New York
Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Real Estate Law
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Chip focuses his practice on real estate financing, corporate financing, commercial real estate sales and acquisitions, leasing, zoning, land use, municipal law and public authorities law. He represents numerous lenders, developers and corporations in such areas as commercial lending, borrowing, real estate development and leasing.
Contact & Links
Location
- 99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
Education
- University of Buffalo Law School, J.D., graduated 1996
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, Connecticut State Bar
- New York, New York State Bar
Affiliations
- BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) - member
- Boy Scouts of America Seneca Waterways Council - Board of Directors, previously served as treasurer for three years
- ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) - member
- Monroe County Bar Association - member, past chair of the Real Estate Council
- New York State Bar Association - member, serves on the Executive Committee of the Real Estate Section, co-chairs the Attorney Opinion Letter Committee
- NYSCAR (New York State Commercial Association of Realtors) - member
- Palmer Food Group - member of Board of Directors
Headquarters:
Pittsford, New York
50 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award
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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Banking and Finance Law, Rochester, NY (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
- The Daily Record, selected as an Up and Coming Attorney, 2004
- New York Super Lawyers, Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Publications
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