Russell Pate - Island Justice in the U.S. Territories: $6.3M & $113M verdicts
About this episode
Russ Pate discusses his journey as a plaintiff lawyer in St. Croix, highlighting significant verdicts and unique legal challenges.
Little island. Big cases. Bigger verdicts. Russ Pate is a solo plaintiff lawyer in St. Croix whose career has included a combined $113 million verdict in two consolidated tobacco cases and $6.3 million verdict in a premises liability trial. He also worked with the Virgin Islands’ attorney general to pursue civil claims against the Jeffrey Epstein estate using the Virgin Islands' unique tax credit program. Taking a break from the TLU ski bootcamp in Big Sky, Montana, Russ sits down with host Dan Ambrose to reflect on his journey from that first roach-infested, $500-a-month office in St. Croix. Train and Connect with the Titans ☑️ Russ Pate ☑️ The Pate law Firm ☑️ Trial Lawyers University ☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos ☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 2026 Programming ☑️ Training Witnesses to Transport Themselves and the Jury , April 17-18, Hermos Beach, CA ☑️ TLU Trial Skills Training , April 21- 25, Hermosa Beach, CA ☑️ Witness Preparation & Direct Examination , May 8 - 9, Hermosa Beach, CA ☑️ Dark Arts Trial Craft Bootcamp , May 27 - June 2, Huntington…
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Host: Dan Ambrose
Guest: Russ Pate
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Organizations: The Pate Law Firm, Trial Lawyers University
Places: St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Hermos Beach, CA, Huntington Beach, CA
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