Contact Info

Russell L. Reed
Partner

400 South Ninth Street
Suite 200

Springfield, IL 62701

217-528-7375 Phone
217-528-0075 Fax

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Practice Areas

Industries

Education

J.D., Northern Illinois University, 1987; Dean's List

B.S., Illinois State University, 1984

Bar Admissions

1987, Illinois

Courts

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois 1987
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois 1987

Russell L. Reed

Practice Focus

Russell Reed has a wide-ranging litigation practice that addresses medical malpractice, wrongful death, products liability and insurance coverage defense. He is also experienced in professional liability matters including errors and omissions claims.

His clients have included AIG, CNA, ISMIE, Great American, Hartford, Lexington, American Family, Acuity, GEICO and Country Companies.

Professional Background

Mr. Reed joined Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in June 1987. He is active in the Sangamon County Bar Association, having served as Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President and President.

His professional affiliations also include the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Association of Defense Counsel, American Business Club, Defense Research Institute, Central Illinois Adjustors Association and the Lincoln-Douglas Inn of Courts.

Mr. Reed is a member of the Leading Lawyers Network, where he was selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer in the areas of Insurance, Insurance Coverage & Reinsurance Law; Personal Injury Defense Law: General; and Professional Malpractice Defense Law: Including Legal/Technical/Financial. In addition, he has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethics.

Publications and Presentations

Mr. Reed has been involved in numerous speaking events, including:

“Tort Reform” and “Avoiding Malpractice,” Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
“Not for Profit Directors & Officers Liability,” Illinois Society of Association Executives.
“Medical Malpractice Litigation Crisis,” Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
“Medical Records,” Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
"Child Dart-Out Cases," Tort Law Seminar, Illinois State Bar Association.
"Opening Statements," Tort Law Seminar, Illinois State Bar Association.

Community Service Activities

Mr. Reed served on the Board of Directors of Camp COCO, a Southern Illinois University School of Medicine recreational program for children afflicted with leukemia and other forms of cancer and blood disease.
He has been the chairman of junior golf at Illini Country Club since 2002, and is heavily involved in local youth sports, coaching both baseball and soccer.