Gordon Arata proudly announces that Houston member Adam J. Russ has been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list.nnEach year, Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers rating service conducts its patented, multiphase selection process that evaluates candidates based on a rigorous process of peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement to identify top practitioners across more than 70 practice areas in each state. This distinction places Russ among an elite group of attorneys recognized statewide for professional excellence. Russ has been honored as a Texas Super Lawyer since 2023 and was previously named an Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2012 through 2020. Further information about the selection process is available on the Super Lawyers website.nnLicensed in all Texas and Ohio state and federal courts, Russ is a seasoned commercial litigator and trial attorney with extensive experience handling significant, sophisticated litigation across a wide band of industries including energy, banking and finance, technology, chemical and industrial, staffing, and real estate. He often serves as local counsel for national and international corporations navigating the complexities of Texas courts and arbitration forums. He also is a trusted choice for companies seeking outside corporate counsel for his strategic insight and pragmatic results.nnA magna cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Russ also earned his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School, where he served as a class representative and member of the trial advocacy team. He remains deeply engaged with his alma mater, serving as a guest instructor in the Law School’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program and participates in the NDLS Alumni Mentorship Program. Since 2023, Adam has served in an elected role on the Notre Dame Law Association Board of Directors as the Region 13/14 representative, where he represents Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. In this role, he helps recruit outstanding students, mentor future attorneys, and advises the Law School’s leadership. Locally, Adam leads the Notre Dame Club of Houston Lawyers Committee and is the Chair of ND Club of Houston’s annual Universal Notre Dame Celebration.nnAdam was recently recognized as a 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. He also serves as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, an honor extended by invitation to only one-third of one percent of Texas attorneys.nnFor more information about Adam J. Russ or to schedule a consultation, please contact him at aruss@gordonarata.com or 713-333-5573.
