Law Offices Of Russell Gerney

01/19/2026

Today the Law Offices of Russell Gerney pause to honor a truly great American—Martin Luther King, Jr.

He earned a Ph.D. in 1955 from Boston University. In 1957 he was a co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; a group dedicated to the non-violent struggle for civil rights.

In 1964, Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for civil rights for black Americans.

He is an inspiration to all who seek equality.

12/24/2025

On December 8, 2025, our Buddhist friends celebrated Bohdi Day. From December 14 thru December 22 our Jewish friends celebrated Hanukkah. On the 25th our Christian friends will celebrate Christmas.

Our Hindu friends celebrate several important festivals during December. The Wiccans celebrated the winter solstice. Some of our friends will celebrate Kwanza starting December 26 through January 1, 2026. Our Moslem friends have no religious holidays in December, so we wish them peace and happiness.

Finally, some of our friends celebrated Festivus on December 23.

We all have our own traditions. So, from the Law Offices of Russell Gerney—Happy Holidays to all, may you have peace and happiness now and throughout the coming year.

12/07/2025

Today we pause to remember “A day that will live in infamy,” and the brave men who died at Pearl Harbor. On December 8, 1941 close to a million men volunteered to join the United States armed forces so that their sacrifice would not be in vain.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving the Law Offices of Russell Gerney pauses for a moment to remember the West Virginia National Guardsmen who were shot yesterday. We pray for them and for all Americans who have been the victims of gun violence.

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, the Law Offices of Russell Gerney pause to remember Wayne Gerney, Roger Gerney, Glenn Gerney, Nathan Gerney, Ken Dabbs, Ron Shirt, Lee Hendershot and all the other men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States.

08/31/2025

On September 1, 2025 we celebrate Labor Day. Please recall that the forty-hour work week and weekends off were due to the hard work of unions. Labor Day is due to the hard work of unions.

In addition, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2025/weekly-earnings-of-nonunion-workers-were-85-percent-of-union-members-earnings-in-2024.htm (last visited 08/31/2025) the average weekly wage for a union worker was $1,337.00 while the average weekly wage for a non-union worker was $1,138.00. That is a difference of $199.00 per week which translates to $10,348.00 per year.

Finally, a reminder that in the United States, non-union workers have NO rights. None. Seniority exists in union shops only. In a non-union shop the boss can fire a man simply because he doesn’t like the tie the man is wearing (there is actual case law on this!)

Bottom line—unions work for working people. Tax the rich.

Among full-time wage and salary workers, nonunion workers had usual median weekly earnings that were 85 percent of earnings for workers who were union members in 2024 ($1,138 compared with $1,337).

06/04/2025

In honor of Pride month, an American hero, Mark Bingham. Mr. Bingham was one of the passengers on Flight 93 who fought back against the hijackers.

06/01/2025

We are pleased to note the start of Pride Month. The Law Offices of Russell Gerney is a place where all persons are welcome.

02/03/2025

The Law Offices of Russell Gerney continue to celebrate Black History Month. Today, we note that the 15th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified on February 3, 1870. The 15th Amendment declares:

Section 1
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude–

Section 2
The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

12/31/2024

Happy New Year's from The Law Offices of Russell Gerney.
Justice is here to remind everyone that a taxi is far cheaper than an auto accident. If you drink, don't drive.