Russel W. Zinn, Employment Attorney in the United States

Russel concentrates on employment and internet. Each area below outlines the kind of case Russel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Internet

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Russel's primary office is at Suite 1500, 45 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1A4. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Russel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Russel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Russel for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Russel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Russel offer a free consultation?

  Russel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Russel's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Russel's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in this state typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Russel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Russel take my case if I'm outside the area?

  Russel evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Russel's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Russel?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Russel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Russel accepting new employment clients right now?

  Russel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.