Russell ("Russ")?Schenewerk is a private practice attorney in Branson, Missouri and concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate (including contracts, construction defect litigation and landlord/tenant law) and collections, business/commercial?litigation and commercial/industrial property tax appeals.? His undergraduate degree is a dual B.A. from Central Missouri State University and he earned his Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law.?

Before attending law school, Mr. Schenewerk was a commercial real estate appraiser for the Missouri State Tax Commission.? He began his legal career with Nodiff and Ellis, a St. Louis firm widely known for its expertise in condominium and community association law.? He is licensed in Missouri and United States District Courts in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri.? Mr. Schenewerk has recently sharpened his trial skills by successfully completing the 2005 Missouri Bar Trial Institute.

Russ is fluent in Spanish and?the firm?services a?growing hispanic clientele.

His reported decisions include Crawford v. Strahan, State Tax Commission of Missouri (2003) and Twelve Oaks Motor Inn, Inc. v. Strahan, State Tax Commission of Missouri (2005).? Other recent notable?judgments and verdicts?in Missouri circuit courts include Metro Design & Construction, Inc. v. Lakeshore Resort (Taney County 2005) and?Slama, et ux. v. Martin Homes (Stone County, 2004).

He is a member of the Taney County Bar Association, the Missouri Bar and the American Bar Association and practices predominantly in southern Missouri.

Attorney Teresa J. Olson joined the firm as an Associate in 2007.? Ms. Olson has a Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law in New York City and practices in the areas of real estate and business litigation.? She is licensed to practice in Missouri and Michigan.

Both paralegals in the firm, Cindy Combs and Kathy Ponder, have earned the prestigious PLS designation.? Each has over 25 years of experience as a legal assistant. Ms. Combs is also currently a member of the Hollister School Board.