Steffani M. Russo serves as Counsel at Shaw Lewenz. Steffani represents individuals who have sustained injuries in various incidents, including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as slip and fall occurrences, and in cases involving negligence by insurance brokers. She also represents families seeking justice for their loved ones in wrongful death matters.

Steffani is also an integral part of the firm’s Trial Team and was featured in the Daily Business Review after obtaining a five million dollar wrongful-death jury verdict in 2018. She was also a member of the Trial Team, along with firm partner Jordan A. Shaw, which was recognized by “Top Verdict” for obtaining Florida’s largest securities-fraud jury verdict in 2017.

Prior to joining Shaw Lewenz, Mrs. Russo worked as a CLI with the Broward County Public Defender’s Office, where she represented clients in criminal pretrial proceedings and trial. Mrs. Russo attended Nova Southeastern University for both her undergraduate education and law school, where she was involved with the NSU criminal justice clinic and won the schools pro-bono award.

Education

Nova Southeastern University – Shepard Broad College of Law, J.D.

  • Book Award for Highest Grade in Juvenile Law
  • Pro Bono Honors Program, Gold Award Recipient
  • CLI, Broward County Public Defender’s Office

Nova Southeastern University, B.S. Criminal Justice

Bar Admission

Florida
Michigan
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeals
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Honors

  • Best Lawyers  “Ones to Watch,” 2026

Involvement

Detroit Bar Association
Michigan Association for Justice
BNI Michigan- Geared for Success
Broward County Trial Lawyers Association
Florida Justice Association
America Association for Justice

Steffani M. Russo, Esq. Contact Details

You can reach Steffani M. Russo, Esq. by calling 954-595-6068 or emailing srusso@shawlewenz.com. Alternatively, you can fill out the form below, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

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