Russell P Schwartz

Russell P Schwartz

also known as Schwartz & Plante

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Worcester, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony

300 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Worcester, MA

About Russell

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

38 years | 3,000 cases

60%
Child Custody 15%

38 years | 700 cases

15%
Child Support 15%

38 years | 700 cases

15%
Alimony 10%

38 years | 700 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 37 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schwartz & Plante

300 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Worcester, MA, 01608-1505

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Russell P Schwartz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional

I highly recommend Attorney Nicholas J. Plante for anyone navigating the complexities of divorce. From our first meeting, he established clear expectations and laid out a realistic timeline for the process. Nick was always professional, empathetic, and incredibly prepared, which made an emotionally d...ifficult time much more manageable. He kept me informed every step of the way and worked diligently to achieve the best possible equitable outcome. Thanks to his expertise, the process was completed efficiently and with minimal stress. I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate during such a challenging time.

Posted by Alyssa | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent & Professional

Russell was recommended to me through a family friend. I was not disappointed with his services or his associate Alyssa Jankowski’s services. I worked with both of them & together they are an incredible team. Russell is straight forward, well experienced & no-nonsense. Alyssa is incredibly smart, art...iculate & very compassionate to an otherwise highly emotional situation. In dealing with my difficult custody case, they both helped me accomplish & fight the seemingly impossible battle I was fighting with nothing less then complete professionalism. I would highly, highly recommend both Russell & Alyssa as lawyers.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Absolutly would recommend to friends and family.

My experience with Shwartz and Plante so far has been excellent. Russell and Alyssa both are professional, responsive, and extremely capable attorneys. They have been a tremendous asset for me while dealing with a very difficult case. Their work ethic and preparedness leading up to each hearing has ...paid dividends in the court room thus far. Aside from their legal proficiency, I can tell they genuinely care about the welfare of my family. My only regret is that I hadn’t hired them sooner and used someone less competent during my actual divorce.

Posted by Mike | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top Notch

Russell Schwartz represented me in a divorce matter. I found him to be diligent, efficient, prepared, compassionate and most importantly, he knows the law. I would highly recommend Russell as an attorney.

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Russell P Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Russell
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Francis Russell

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Ferguson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Mazow

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. You won't find a more knowledgeable, even-keeled, or skilled divorce attorney around."

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Nicholas Plante

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Russell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Lee

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alyssa Jankowski

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Victorya Manakin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Francis Russell

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Mazow

Personal injury lawyer

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Patrick Ferguson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nicholas Plante

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Schwartz & Plante

2015 - Present

Conciliator, YLitigate LLC

1997 - 2017

Managing Partner, Law offices of Russell Schwartz

1993 - 1997

Managing Partner, Schwartz & Cunningham

1990 - 1993

Managing Partner, Norman & Ricci

1988 - 1990

Associate Attorney, Norman & Ricci

Associations

2015 - Present

Worcester County Bar Association Probate Court Conciliation

Member

2007 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Foundation

Fellow

1988 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Worcester County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Worcester County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - 2015

Worcester County Bar Association Probate Court Conciliation Program

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Murray v. Super, 87 Mass App. Ct 146, 2014

A request for permament removal of Chlid from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts denied.

Department of Revenue v. Mason M, 439 Mass 665, 2003

Remanded to Probate Court for new judgment

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Education

1988

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Massachusetts

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Hank Stolz Experience

Mediation and Conciliation

2018

Jordan Levy Show

Family Law

2018

Hank Stolz Experience

Mediation and Conciliation

2012

WCBA Conciliation Training

Conciliation Techniques

2010

Recent Developments in the Law

Health Care Reform Act and Family Law

2000

Recent Developments in Family Law

Recent Developments in Family Law

1995

Family Law Trial Advocacy Seminar

Family Law Trial Techniques

1993

Legal Express

Divorce and Family Law

Publications

2018

Why Litigate Blog Site The Beginnings of Why Litigate

Languages

English

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