About Patrick Russo
Patrick Russo is a partner of Rausa Russo Law, PLLC, a consumer protection and business law firm based in White Plains, New York. Patrick brings a distinctive combination of scientific training and legal expertise to his practice, representing individuals and businesses in consumer protection, intellectual property, and transactional matters. His background in the biological sciences, combined with his registration as a patent agent before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, gives him a technical fluency that complements his legal training. This allows him to analyze complex factual and scientific issues with precision and translate them into clear, compelling legal arguments.
Patrick represents consumers who have been harmed by violations of federal and state consumer protection statutes. His consumer protection work includes claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and related statutes. He understands the substantial impact that credit reporting errors, debt collector abuse, and illegal telemarketing practices have on the lives of ordinary people, and he is committed to holding companies accountable when they violate the law. Patrick approaches each case with the same analytical rigor he developed during his scientific training, methodically building the factual and legal foundation necessary to achieve results for his clients.
Education
Patrick earned his Juris Doctor on a full merit scholarship from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, where he was recognized for his academic excellence and legal writing. During law school, he served as an editor of the Journal of International Business and Law, contributing to the publication of scholarship on cross-border commercial issues and international intellectual property law. The editorial experience sharpened his research and analytical skills and deepened his understanding of how legal frameworks operate across jurisdictions.
Before law school, Patrick earned a Master of Arts in Biological Sciences from Binghamton University, where he conducted graduate-level research that required the design and execution of rigorous experimental protocols, statistical analysis, and the communication of complex findings to both expert and lay audiences. He also earned his Bachelor of Arts from Binghamton University. This scientific foundation is not just an academic credential; it is integral to how Patrick practices law. Whether he is evaluating the claims in a patent application, analyzing the technical evidence in a consumer protection case, or assessing the merits of a complex commercial dispute, his scientific training allows him to identify the critical details that others might overlook.
USPTO Registration
Patrick is a registered patent agent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This registration authorizes him to prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and to advise clients on patent-related matters. The patent bar examination is a rigorous test of technical and legal knowledge, and passing it requires a demonstrated command of patent law, patent office procedures, and the ability to draft patent claims that define the scope of an invention with precision. Patrick's registration reflects his ability to work at the intersection of science, technology, and law, an intersection that is increasingly important for businesses operating in innovation-driven industries.
Practice Focus
Patrick's practice encompasses several key areas:
- Consumer protection: Representing individuals in claims involving credit reporting errors, identity theft fallout, debt collector harassment, robocalls and spam text messages, and other violations of federal and state consumer protection laws.
- Intellectual property: Advising clients on patent prosecution, trademark selection and registration, copyright protection, trade secret strategies, and IP licensing and enforcement. Patrick's scientific background is particularly valuable in patent matters involving complex technology.
- Transactional matters: Drafting and negotiating contracts, business formation documents, licensing agreements, and other commercial instruments. Patrick provides practical, business-minded counsel that helps clients protect their interests while achieving their commercial objectives.
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Analytical Precision in Practice
Patrick's scientific background brings a level of analytical precision to his legal work that benefits his clients. In the sciences, conclusions must be supported by evidence, methodologies must be sound, and assumptions must be tested. Patrick applies these same principles to his legal practice. He builds cases from the ground up, identifying every relevant fact, anticipating opposing arguments, and constructing legal theories that are both technically sound and practically effective. This disciplined approach benefits clients across all of his practice areas, from the consumer whose credit report contains errors caused by a furnisher's flawed data matching processes to the inventor seeking to protect a novel technology through the patent system. At Rausa Russo Law, every client works directly with a partner from intake through resolution. There are no layers between you and your attorney. When you hire the firm, you work with Patrick or his partner Carl Rausa personally, with the direct communication and accountability that only a partner-level relationship can provide.