Philip Russotti

Phil Russotti has been a distinguished trial attorney in New York City for more than 40 years, concentrating on medical malpractice. In his career, he has mastered new subjects, usually in the sciences, through reading, research, and speaking with experts. In preparation for writing The Essential Rules of Love, he transitioned these adept research abilities to the subject of love and relationships.

While spending time with his grandchildren during the pandemic, they read a lot of stories. Then they began telling stories. Phil's grandchildren came up with the ideas for the Stella and Her Magic Wand series and Leo & the Alien. These books are imaginative and adventurous. Stella is seven and Leo is almost 10.