Russell C. Buffkin

Russell C. Buffkin


Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse, P.C.

Recognized since 2013

Mobile, Alabama

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Real Estate

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With more than 20 years of experience as a litigator, Russell focuses on complex civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice defense. His practice encompasses a broad scope and includes defending product manufacturers, professional malpractice defense, construction related litigation, extra-contractual and bad faith insurance defense, and complex commercial litigation. Most of the cases Russell handles are catastrophic injury or wrongful death cases, but even small claims are defended with the same vigor and attention to detail. Russell has tried several cases to verdict in Alabama and has numerous reported decisions on issues decided by the appellate courts.

Russell is active in the Mobile community, serving as a Board member for St. Paul’s Episcopal School and the Cawthon Foundation. He is also a former Board member of the: Wilmer Hall Children’s Home, State of Alabama Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program, Alabama 529 Fund and MCS Real Estate Company. He has also served as a Vestry member at his church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Russell is married to Mollie (Smith) Buffkin, an interior decorator in Mobile, and they have three wonderful children. Beyond practicing law, Russell is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys supporting his children in their various activities, attending Alabama sporting events, playing golf, and spending time at the beach with his family.

Location
  • The LaClede Building, Suite 2000
    150 Government Street
    P.O. Box 2767
    Mobile, AL 36652
Education
  • The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Spring Hill College, MBA, graduated 1996
  • Spring Hill College, BS, graduated 1992
Bar Admissions
  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Health Lawyers Association - Member
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA) - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI) - Member
  • International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) - Member
  • Trial Attorneys of America - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Real Estate
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Mass Tort Litigation
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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