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Russ Foster at a Glance
Education
- Wofford College, 1978
- University of South Carolina School of Law, 1985, Juris Doctor
Admitted to Practice
- South Carolina Bar, 1985
- U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Professional Organizations
- Richland County Bar
- American Bar Association
- South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- Best Lawyers® in America
- ABOTA
- Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubble
Ruskin C. Foster
Practice Areas
Class Actions
Products Liability
Attorney Ruskin C. Foster practices law of counsel for The Mike Kelly Law Group, and throughout his successful career has obtained justice for each of his clients. Since beginning his practice in 1985, Russ has earned a reputation as a trusted attorney who is active in the community where he raises his family.
In addition to the areas of law listed above, Russ represents people involved in consumer fraud disputes and civil rights infringements. He is an experienced trial litigator and argues cases for clients in all state and federal South Carolina courts.
Legal Career
Russ began his legal career in 1985 clerking for the Honorable Owens T. Cobb, Jr. He later practiced as partner in the firms McKay, Mckay, Henry & Foster and McCutchen Blanton Johnson & Barnette, LLP.
Notable Cases
- Ex parte McMillan, 461 S.E. 2d 43 (319 S.C. 331 (NO. 24294), August 7, 1995)
- Unisun Ins. Co. v. First Souther Ins. Co., 462 S.E. 2d 260 (319 S.C. 419 (NO. 2493), August 7, 1995)
- Sarvghad v. Sitton Buich Co., 440 S.E. 2d 894 (312 S.C. 429 (S.C. App) (NO.2131) February 7, 1994)
- Inman v. Imperial Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc., 397 S.E. 2d 774 (303 S.C. 10 (S.C. App) (NO. 1557), October 22, 1990)
- Smith v. Burdette Chrysler Dodge Corp., 774 F. Supp. 380 ((D.S.C.) (NO. CIV A 2:90-438-1), October 4, 1991)
Taking Time to Give Back
Russ is active in civic and community affairs. He is a dedicated fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He enjoys living, working, and raising his family in South Carolina.
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- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
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- Social Security Disability
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