Honors and Awards:

• Mr. Kohn has received extensive recognition among his peers, including the distinction of being among the top 5 percent of attorneys endorsed by Super Lawyers in 2008 due to outstanding achievement. He was also elected by his peers as President of the Bar Association of Northern San Diego County for 2004, and was thereafter elected to a three-year term as a director of the San Diego County Bar Association in 2005.  Mr. Kohn has also been honored to be appointed by the San Diego Superior Court to serve as a Temporary Judge (Judge Pro-Tem).

Bar/Professional Activity:

• North County Bar Association: (NCBA) President (2004), Treasurer (2003), Director (2001-2003), Chair, Law Week Committee (2003), Chair, Sports Committee (2003-2004), Chair, Personal Injury section (1996-1998)Delegate, Conference of Delegates (2000-2003), Coach, co-ed softball team (2003-present).  San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA), Director (2005-2008).  American Inns of Court, Oliver W. Holmes chapter, Barrister (2000-2007).  Consumer Attorneys of San Diego/California, member (1987-present).  San Diego Superior Court, Arbitrator and Judge Pro-Tem (small claims, traffic).  Designated as a “Super Lawyer” by Southern California Super Lawyer Magazine (May 2007).  Selection limited to the top 5% of attorneys in California.

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

• *“Damages: Obtaining Prejudgment Interest on Economic Damages in a Personal Injury Case” The Advocate, Journal of the Consumer Attorney Associations of Southern California  May 2009.*“Proposition 51 Does Not Affect Vicarious Liability” Trial Bar News, publication of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (formerly San Diego Trial Lawyers) Feb. 1993.*Many articles on personal injury for North County Bar Association (NCBA).

Verdicts and Settlements:

• The true measure of an attorney's success is his or her case results. Russell Kohn has been instrumental in helping numerous individuals obtain compensation for their injuries. **$1,000,000 Awarded to Man Rear-ended in Auto Accident.  In 2000, Oceanside personal injury lawyer Russell Kohn recovered $1,000,000 for a 50-year-old man seriously injured in a rear-end auto collision. As a result of the accident, the man suffered extensive neck and back injuries and required surgery. He continued to suffer severe pain, mild cognitive impairment, depression, and insomnia which led to two suicide attempts. The defendant claimed that another automobile pulled abruptly from the curb into his path, causing him to swerve and collide with the plaintiff's vehicle. The defendant also argued that the severity of the plaintiff's injuries was not consistent with the minimal damage the plaintiff's vehicle sustained.    **$840,000 Settlement for Motor Vehicle Accident Victims.  In this case, Mr. Kohn helped an injured couple recover approximately $125,000 in medical expenses as well as $715,000 in additional compensation for injuries sustained in a collision with a vehicle operated by an army attorney. The defendant pulled away from a stop sign and made a left turn in the path of the plaintiffs' oncoming vehicle. As a result of the accident, the 50-year-old wife suffered neck, shoulder, and back injuries which required three major surgeries to correct. The defendant, represented by the United States government, contended that one of the needed surgeries could not be traced to the collision. After two settlement hearings, the couple was able to obtain compensation for medical expenses as well as the costs of future, necessary surgeries, and lost wages for both the wife and husband.     **$465,000 Settlement for Woman Injured in FallAn Oceanside woman suffered severe fractures after falling from her home's second-story window. The 51-year-old plaintiff stepped out of her bedroom window onto a narrow pot shelf in order to reach the outside glass which needed cleaning. The pot shelf was enclosed by a short wrought-iron railing. After cleaning the window, she leaned against the railing as she was climbing back inside. When the railing suddenly swung open like a gate, the woman lost her balance and fell backward onto her garage and then dropped 12 feet to her driveway. The fall resulted in fractures in her knee, shoulder, and face. The housing developer and subcontractor responsible for the iron railing were both named as defendants in the suit. They contended local building codes required the railing to open in order to provide adequate fire escape, and further argued that they could not foresee an individual climbing outside onto the pot shelf as the plaintiff had done. The matter was resolved through mediation.    **$485,000 Awarded to Woman Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident.  In 2003, Oceanside personal injury lawyer Russell Kohn helped a 39-year-old wife and mother obtain a $485,000 settlement for injuries sustained in a head-on motor vehicle collision. Though liability was not an issue, the severity of the injuries were contested; the woman had collided with a tree only eight months earlier and suffered injuries to the same leg as in the second collision. She eventually required a total knee replacement. The defense argued that she would have required a total knee replacement within five years even if the second accident had not happened. The plaintiff's own expert orthopedist agreed that she probably would have required such procedure absent the second collision, but not until much later in life. The claim was ultimately settled in private mediation.    **$350,000 Personal Injury Settlement for Assault Victim.  A 51-year-old painter sustained serious injuries when he was assaulted by employees of a plumbing subcontractor. The victim was pushed to the ground and repeatedly punched, kicked, and beaten with a metal extension pole. As a result of the attack, the plaintiff suffered severe knee, shoulder, and forearm injuries. Several surgeries were needed to repair the knee and shoulder. The severity of the injuries required the plaintiff to also undergo lengthy physical therapy combined with drug treatment. He was, however, unable to return to his work as a painter. His settlement included compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.    **$315,000 Settlement for Man Injured by Drunk Driver. In 1998, Mr. Kohn helped a 64-year-old limousine driver recover $315,000 in compensation for injuries sustained in a rear-end freeway collision caused by a drunk driver. The victim suffered extensive back injury. Due to a pre-existing heart condition, he was unable to undergo surgery for his injury and experienced continued back pain as a result.    **$302,000 Awarded to Dog Bite Victim.  While walking his poodle, a 71-year-old man was attacked by a pit bull. The pit bull knocked the man to the ground, fracturing his hip. When the victim was found, more than 30 minutes later, he had suffered deep puncture wounds and lacerations to both arms. His wounds required significant stitching. As a result of the hip fracture, he was forced to undergo a right hip replacement surgery. The operation necessitated a prolonged hospital stay and further recovery in a nursing home. Personal injury attorney Russell Kohn was able to help the victim obtain $100,000 in both current and future medical expenses. Due to the severity of his injuries, the plaintiff continued to suffer loss of strength in his right leg as well as limited range of motion, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks such as putting on shoes and socks. He was awarded an additional $202,000 for his pain and suffering.

Educational Background:

• Russell Kohn was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 2, 1959.  He attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona from which he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in 1981 and his Juris Doctor Degree in 1984.  He was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 1984 and in California in 1985.