Staff

Travis T. Russell, JD

Attorney, Partner

Travis T. Russell started this law firm with one goal in mind: to bring affordable, dedicated legal representation to Grand Rapids, MI. With over 9 years of legal experience, Mr. Russell carries with him a Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law where he focused on the financial aspect of the law. While in law school, Travis T. Russell was the Director of the University’s Tax Clinic, board member and Treasurer of the International Law Society and was appointed Student Ambassador.

Travis T. Russell spent two years in Washington, DC where he worked for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Dickstein Shapiro, LLP. Mr. Russell received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University where he earned a B.S. in Political Science. Mr. Russell is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan.

Travis T. Russell is married and he and his wife reside with their three sons in Cascade, Michigan.

  • Areas of Practice
    • Bankruptcy
    • Estate Planning
    • Corporate and Employment Law
  • Bar Admissions
    • State Bar of Michigan
    • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • Education
    • University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio, J.D.
    • Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, B.S.
  • Professional Affiliations
    • Member – Grand Rapids Bar Association
    • Member – State Bar of Michigan
  • Honors
    • International Law Society Treasurer – U. of Dayton School of Law
    • Student Ambassador -U. of Dayton School of Law
    • Executive Director of Dayton Tax Clinic
  • Work Experience
    • 2011-Present: Russell, Tighe & Alexander, PC;  Grand Rapids, MI
    • 2009-2011: Mark F. Haslem, PC;  Grand Rapids, MI
    • 2007-2008: Dickstein Shapiro, LLP;  Washington, DC
    • 2006-2007: U.S. Chamber of Commerce;  Washington, DC
    • 2004-2006: Murphy, Brenton & Spagnuolo, PC;  East Lansing, MI
  • Community Volunteer Work
    • Legal Assistance Center: 2009-2010
    • AYSO Soccer Coach: 2017 – Present

Jacob T. Tighe, JD

Attorney, Partner

When Mr. Tighe first started his legal career, he did so with the intention of helping people navigate and interact with the law in a more
understandable and straight forward way. In many situations, the law can be daunting, imposing, or downright confusing. Mr. Tighe recognized this and therefore uses his years of legal experience to help translate the law into something far more manageable and easy to understand. Taking the common sense approach has been the vehicle that enabled Mr. Tighe to have an outstandingly successful career.

Mr. Tighe graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School right here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While in law school, Mr. Tighe served as a Senior Associate Editor for the Law Review.

Mr. Tighe received his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University where he earned a B.S. in Political Science with a minor in Writing. Mr. Tighe has interned at the Michigan Court of Appeals, where he personally researched drafted several of the Court’s decisions. Mr. Tighe also clerked for Miel & Carr, one of the Michigan’s finest criminal defense firms, where he provided research and writing services.

Mr. Tighe is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is additionally admitted to practice in the Federal Courts for the Western District of Michigan and authorized to represent claimants before the Social Security Administration.

  • Areas of Practice
    • Bankruptcy
    • Social Security Disability
    • Family Law and other litigation
  • Bar Admissions
    • State Bar of Michigan
    • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • Education
    • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Grand Rapids, MI

Harlee Alexander, JD

Attorney, Partner

Ms. Alexander started her legal career with a single goal; help those who need help the most. Ms. Alexander uses her legal experience to help translate the law into something easy for her clients to understand, especially in difficult moments.

Ms. Alexander started her legal education at Florida Coastal School of Law where she was an active member in the Disability and Public Benefit Clinic. Her main focus within the clinic was to help individuals navigate the public benefits system to ensure that they received the help and care that they needed. Ms. Alexander transferred and graduated from Michigan State University – College of Law. During her time at Michigan State, she was a member of the Trademark Moot Court Appellate Team.

Ms. Alexander received her undergraduate degree from Northern Michigan University where she earned a B.S. in Political Science with a minor in History. Ms. Alexander spent her time outside of the classroom volunteering throughout the Marquette Community. She interned at the Harbor House helping and advocating for victims of domestic violence.

Ms. Alexander is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is admitted to practice in the Federal Courts for the Western District of Michigan.

  • Areas of Practice
    • Bankruptcy
    • Estate Planning
  • Bar Admission
    • State Bar of Michigan
    • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • Education
    • Michigan State College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan, J.D.
    • Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan, B.S.
  • Professional Affiliations
    • Member – State Bar of Michigan
    • Member – American Bankruptcy Institute
    • Member – Debtor’s Bar of West Michigan
    • Member – Grand Rapids Bar Association