Russell Jessee is the leader of the firm's Business Litigation Practice Group.  His practice focuses on resolving disputes for business clients.  He defends creditors and servicers in consumer credit litigation.  Additionally, he litigates contract disputes and unfair trade practices cases.  Mr. Jessee represents businesses in disputes with regulatory agencies.  He pursues medical providers who wrongfully/fraudulently submit claims to health insurers, and he pursues commercial debtors for commercial creditors.  Furthermore, Mr. Jessee defends businesses in difficult employment cases, particularly those involving trade secrets and employment contract issues.  His practice extends to review of contracts during negotiations to increase protections for his clients and to help decrease litigation risk down the road.  He also has significant experience in defending class actions.  Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Jessee was managing editor ofThe Pocahontas Times, in Marlinton, West Virginia.