Background
Cornelius, Russell Martin was born on June 16, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Son of Roger Lamon and Katherine Ann (Russell) Cornelius.
Cornelius, Russell Martin was born on June 16, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Son of Roger Lamon and Katherine Ann (Russell) Cornelius.
United States Military Academy (Bachelor of Science, 1961). Tulane University of Louisiana (Master of Business Administration, 1966). Loyola University (Juris Doctor, 1974).
Worked at Cornelius, Sartin & Murphy. Admitted to the bar, 1974, Louisiana, United States. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and United States.
District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana.
1995, United States. Supreme Court. Phi Delta Phi. Member: Louisiana State Bar Association.
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. International Association of Defense Counsel.
Military: First lieutenant, United States.
Army, 1961-1964. Captain, Louisiana National Guard, 1964-1967.
Trustee, vice president Louise S. McGehee School, New Orleans, 1987-1990. First lieutenant United States Army, 1961-1964. Member Metairie Country Club, Essex Club of New Orleans, Bienville Club, Krewe of Hermes, International Association of Defense Counsel, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Carolyn Ann Faller, March 3, 1962. Children: Allison, Roger, Cecily.