Russ Abell, PG, LSP

Russ has more than 25 years of experience in hydrogeology, contaminant fate and transport, remediation, environmental compliance, and due diligence work.

Russ is helping to shape the future of our environmental practice around our clients’ evolving needs. In addition to new business development, Russ focuses on building strong client relationships and mentoring our younger staff to develop their technical and project management skills. He is a key member of our Legal Support Services team, acting as a technical lead and consulting/testifying expert in many litigation matters focused on environmental contaminants. Russ is a graduate of Amherst College and earned a master’s degree in geoscience from Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

In line with his specialization in legal matters, Russ serves on the Board, the Marketing Committee, and as Treasurer of E2 Tech and he is an active member of the Licensed Site Professional Association, the American Bar Association Section of Energy and Environment, and the Environmental Business Council of New England.

Russ’ favorite part of the job is working with a diverse team to address complex issues for clients. He finds it especially rewarding when his team uses technical creativity, an innovative approach, or a less-common technology to develop a solution. He enjoys the satisfaction of partnering with clients to help them achieve their goals.

Outside of work, Russ loves sharing his passions with his family, including skiing, hiking, camping, canoeing, and international travel. He also has a deep interest in history and enjoys broadening his knowledge by reading biographies of US presidents and books about world events, and other cultures.

Russ is a Licensed Geologist in Maine; he is a Professional Geologist in New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Russ is also a Licensed Site Professional (LSP) in Massachusetts.