Sera H. Russell III
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationNelson & Hammons, Attorneys at Law
Admiralty & Maritime Law Lawyers in Shreveport, LA in Shreveport, LA
About Sera H. Russell III
Sera was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 1978. He became Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys in 2001. He is one of the founders of the Louisiana Association for Justice Medical Malpractice Section and served as Chair of the section in 1999. He has handled over 35 medical malpractice trials and appeals. Sera served as a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association Professionalism Committee for 22 years. He has taught over 20 seminars in medical malpractice and trial practice. He also served as a Lafayette City Judge pro tem. Sera became of counsel to Nelson & Hammons in January 2024. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Sera H. Russell III included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers, 2010 - 2021 Board certified in Medical Malpractice by American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (APBLA), 2005 - Present Diplomat of ABPLA, 2006 - 2017 Appointed City Judge by Louisiana Supreme Court, 1995 - Present Speaker at over 20 seminars on medical malpractice and Trial Practice Original founder of the Medmal Section of LTLA, 1993, Chairman of the section, 1999 - 2000 Other Sources of Feedback About Sera H. Russell III Included on the 2026Louisiana Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2024 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2022 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2020 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2019 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2018 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2017 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2016 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2015 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2014 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2013 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2012 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2011 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2010 Louisiana Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1976
- B.A.
- Major: History
Current Employment Position(s)
- Of Counsel
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1978
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 1978
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 1978
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 1978
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1978
Other Affiliations
- American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
- SuperLawyers
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Sera H. Russell III |
| Firm | Nelson & Hammons, Attorneys at Law |
| Address | 705 Milam Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 |
| Phone | 318-408-4424 |
| Phone | 318-221-4762 |
| Website | www.nelsonhammons.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |