The Team at Mendez and Sanchez APC are exactly the type of lawyers you want to work with when you need a team of fighters on your side. Their personalities and skillsets perfectly complement each other, giving you a winning team in your corner for every step of the legal process.
Experience: 20 years in Personal Injury Cases
Jennifer Russell is a seasoned personal injury attorney with a proven track record of successfully resolving hundreds of cases through mediations, arbitrations, and trials. She has expertly tried numerous high-stakes cases involving catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for her clients. Jennifer combines her deep legal expertise with a compassionate approach, fiercely advocating for the rights of those she represents.
With years of experience as a meticulous litigator, Jennifer possesses a unique understanding of the strategies employed by insurance companies and defense counsel. Before joining Mendez & Sanchez, she served as a partner in a prominent insurance defense firm, gaining invaluable insight into the inner workings of the opposition. This background provides a significant advantage, allowing her to anticipate and counter defense tactics with precision, thereby maximizing recoveries for her clients.
In 2015, after successfully trying over 20 cases, Jennifer earned induction into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization recognizing the nation’s top trial attorneys. Her expertise has since led her to try nearly 50 cases across California, with a remarkable success rate. Her reputation for excellence often results in requests to step in and take over cases on the eve of trial, thanks to her proven skills and impressive track record. Additionally, Jennifer has been named a Fellow of The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), an honor bestowed upon less than one percent of American lawyers.
Jennifer is also committed to the growth of the legal community, particularly in mentoring emerging attorneys and championing the advancement of women in law. Her dedication has led to invitations to speak at numerous seminars, including ABOTA’s prestigious “Masters of Trial” program, where she shares her knowledge and hones critical trial skills in others.
In 2021, Jennifer’s excellence in the courtroom earned her the Trial Lawyer of the Year award from ABOTA after securing victories in seven trials within a single year. Her leadership and expertise were further recognized in 2022, when she was selected to join the Orange County Executive Committee of ABOTA, positioning her to eventually lead the chapter as its president.
Jennifer’s extensive experience, strategic insight, and commitment to justice make her an unyielding advocate for her clients. Her passion and tenacity ensure that every client receives the highest level of representation, from initial consultation to final verdict.
Undergraduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara
Graduate of Whittier Law School
California, United States District Court
State Bar of California, Member
American Board of Trial Advocates
Litigation Counsel of America
