Russell Heuer Gardner, ADR Attorney in Baltimore, Maryland
Over 56 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Class Action · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratDLA Piper LLP
Baltimore, MD
Practicing adr in Baltimore since 1970.
- 56+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Russell Heuer Gardner is a partner based in Baltimore, MD. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Russell has over 56 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DLA Piper LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Baltimore, MD
- Experience
- over 56 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Class Action
- Handles ADR, Business, and Class Action matters from Baltimore, MD.
- Over 56 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Russell Heuer Gardner: Russell Heuer Gardner is a partner based in Baltimore, MD. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Russell has over 56 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DLA Piper LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Russell Heuer Gardner
Russell concentrates on adr, business, class action, employment, and energy. Each area below outlines the kind of case Russell handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Business
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Class Action
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Employment
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Energy
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Environmental
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M&A
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ADR cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Russell takes adr matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Russell agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Russell takes business matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Russell agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Russell takes class action matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Russell agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Russell takes employment matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Russell agrees to represent you.
Energy cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Russell takes energy matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Russell agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Russell Heuer Gardner — Over 56 years of Maryland adr experience
Russell Heuer Gardner is a partner based in Baltimore, MD. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Russell has over 56 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DLA Piper LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Russell Heuer Gardner is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and benefits and 7 other areas of law. Russell received a B.A. degree from Alfred University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years. Russell practices at DLA Piper LLP in Baltimore, MD.
How Russell handles adr matters
Russell Heuer Gardner is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and benefits and 7 other areas of law. Russell received a B.A. degree from Alfred University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years. Russell practices at DLA Piper LLP in Baltimore, MD.
Who Russell represents
Russell reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and class action matters in Baltimore and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Russell Heuer Gardner's legal education and bar admissions
Syracuse University
J.D. · 1969
Alfred University
B.A. · 1966
Jurisdictions
Russell's state bar admissions
Maryland
1975 · ACTIVE
New York
1970 · ACTIVE
Russell studied at J.D. in Syracuse University and B.A. in Alfred University.
Law school and academic background
Russell completed J.D. in Syracuse University and B.A. in Alfred University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Russell runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Russell Heuer Gardner
Russell has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Russell Heuer Gardner's office in Baltimore
Russell's primary office is at 6225 Smith Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21209. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Russell Heuer Gardner — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Russell. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in Baltimore.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire Russell Heuer Gardner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Russell usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Russell charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Russell's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Russell will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Baltimore, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Russell
Russell discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Russell confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Russell's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Russell Heuer Gardner
How much does it cost to hire Russell for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Russell walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Russell offer a free consultation?
Russell charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Russell's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Russell's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple adr 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. Russell gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Russell take my case if I'm outside Baltimore?
Russell is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Russell will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Russell?
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. Russell will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Russell accepting new adr clients right now?
Russell's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving Baltimore, Annapolis and Rockville in Maryland
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