Kauerauf, John A.

Russell (Russ) Stong has been a senior associate with Simon & Resnik for the past five years helping individuals protect their homes, cars and other assets.  Russ is a highly respected advocate in court and enjoys using his quick oral advocacy skills in front of the Judges.  Russ is passionate about his client's rights, but commands the respect from his advisories due to his outgoing personality and pleasant disposition.

Prior to working for Simon & Resnik, Russ represented financial institutions in fraud actions as a creditor's attorney.  This experience gives him insight into handling individual debtor cases as he understands the mentality and approach of the creditor attorney.  Additionally, Russ developed a strong working relationship with other creditor attorneys, which helps ameliorate complex issues and provide alternatives for his clients. This experience also allowed Russ to argue matters in front of all the Central District Bankruptcy Judges, which enables him to know the patterns and practice of each Bankruptcy Judge.   

Russ worked as a Commercial Real Estate Broker in West Los Angeles for ten years prior to becoming an attorney.  This experiences gives Russ unique knowledge of the real estate market and helps his clients navigate through the difficult foreclosure process.

Russ is married and has one child.  He is physically active and enjoys motorcycle riding, racing, cross-country traveling, and supporting local youth sports teams.