Joseph John Russell

Joseph John Russell

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, PA
  • Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence
  • New Jersey, New York
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“I combine my years of experience, knowledge of the law, intense preparation and a personal mantra of never being outworked to achieve optimal results for every client. Divorce is a grueling and at times devastating process. I understand that even an amicable divorce will have a profound impact on a couple’s assets, income, children and the emotional health of the entire family. I care about my clients. I care about their children. As a leading divorce attorney in New Jersey, my priority is to understand each client’s goals and work tirelessly to achieve those results.” Joe Russell, Esq., Partner and Chair of the Family Law Department at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer.

Joe’s practice is devoted to all aspects of Divorce and Family Law. While Joe focuses his practice on complex and high net worth matrimonial disputes, he represents men and women from all walks of life. His clients include business owners, doctors, attorneys, corporate executives, financial advisors, professional athletes, celebrities, television/radio personalities, teachers, policeman, firemen and accountants. Joe spends every day negotiating and litigating divorce cases. The issues include alimony, child custody, parenting time, child support, distribution of assets and liabilities, business valuations, protection of exempt assets, family trusts, domestic violence, same sex marriage, prenuptial agreements and appeals. Joe is also a R. 1:40 Qualified Mediator where he conducts both private and court appointed mediations. Joe regularly appears and is very active in Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset and Middlesex Counties. Joe serves on the Family Law Executive Committees in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Joe also serves as an Early Settlement Panelist in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties. Joe is a frequent lecturer and author on New Jersey Family Law with various organizations and the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (“ICLE”).

Education
Seton Hall
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Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D. (2004)
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Villanova University
B.A. (2001) | Communications, Business
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Professional Experience
Shareholder/Partner
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, PA
- Current
Law Clerk, New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division
Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert A. Fall, J.A.D.
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Awards
Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
Community Service Award
Monmouth-Ocean Developmental Council
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Lawyer of the Year
Middlesex County Bar Association
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2010 through the Present
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Top 40 under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Humanitarian of the Year
LADACIN NETWORK
Professional Associations
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Foundation Board Member
- Current
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Family Law Executive Committee ("FLEC") to New Jersey State Bar Association
Executive Committee
- Current
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Monmouth County Family Law Executive Committee
Executive Committee
- Current
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Middlesex County Early Settlement Panelist
ESP Panelist
- Current
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Monmouth County Intensive Settlement Conference ("ISC") Panelist
ISC Panelist
- Current
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Ocean County Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee
Executive Committee
- Current
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New York State Bar  # 4314159
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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New York
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, PA
Meridian Center I
Two Industrial Way West
Eatontown, NJ 07724
Telephone: (732) 726-6236
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, PA
90 Woodbridge Drive
Woodbridge , NJ 07095
Telephone: (732) 726-6236