Laura P. Russell

Attorney

T: 502-893-2350
F: 502-893-1949
Email: lrussell@louisvillelawyers.com

BACKGROUND

Laura Prater Russell is an attorney at Eddins • Domine Law Group, PLLC, and has practiced law for over 20 years.  Laura grew up in eastern Kentucky, but now calls Louisville her home and has resided there for over 20 years.  She focuses her practice primarily on all aspects of family law including divorce, uncontested divorce, legal separation, child custody disputes, child support, paternity actions, adoptions, name change and guardianship, and practices in areas of real estate, specifically closings and estate planning.  Previously, she served as a staff attorney in Jefferson Circuit Court and Trial Commissioner in Jefferson District Court, as an assistant Jefferson County Attorney prosecuting child support cases, a special assistant at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and at one of Louisville's largest law firms reviewing and managing electronic documentation to be utilized in complex civil litigations proceedings, including class action lawsuits. Her passion lies with helping families find solutions when faced with divorce and child custody litigation issues. Laura has previously served as a Judge in Jefferson Family Court serving the families of Jefferson County.

Laura received her undergraduate degree from Morehead State University graduating magna cum laude with a degree in business administration, and her Juris Doctor for the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.  Laura was appointed and served on the Board of Regents for Morehead State University. She is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association, where she a Fellow of the Louisville Bar Foundation. Laura previously served as co-chair of the Family Law Section and was a former member and board member of the Women Lawyer's Association of Jefferson County. Laura is a volunteer for the LBA's pro se divorce clinic where she enjoys working with low-income individuals filing for divorce in Jefferson Family Court. Laura was named by the Kentucky Gazette as one of the 2023 Notable Women in Kentucky Politics and Government.  Additionally, Laura has volunteered her time with the Younger Women's Club of Louisville, having served on the board and as president, her church, her child's school, and as a certified stroke and turn official for Kentucky and USA Swimming. Laura is a member of the League of Women Voters and member of the Delta Gamma Alumnae Association where she enjoys attending events and volunteering for the philanthropic part of the Association with visually impaired individuals. She is married to Jason, a dentist, and has a teenage daughter who is an avid swimmer. In her free time, she enjoys reading, dining at local Louisville restaurants, volunteering, being involved in the community and spending time with her family and friends.