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 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Cynthia | January 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

100% Satisfied with our experience!

We are both so grateful to have been referred to the team at Schwartz & Plante! Mr. Schwartz and his team worked tirelessly to ensure that our divorce paperwork was competed and ready for filing the very next morning. Kind, supportive and professional. Could not have hoped for a better outcome!

Posted by David | May 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Professional and responsive!

Russell and his colleagues updated our wills, health proxy's, etc. with ease. They were professional and extremely quick, despite working in a social distancing environment. Russell knows his stuff and is highly personable as well! Highly recommend them!

Posted by Adam | February 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Fantastic law office!

I Am very pleased on how Alyssa and Russ are handing my family law/ divorce matters. They constantly produce great results when others fell short of my expectations. I highly recommend this law office! Not to mention this office specializes in family law and it’s there’re focus and mission For over... 30 years!

Posted by Jennifer | September 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Russell approached my divorce it with a great deal of focus, skill, and finesse. Russell brought to my case years of experience that helped me understand the complicated process of divorce. Russell and his team were very organized and prepared in all of my care. I would highly recommend Russell to an...yone looking for a highly intelligent and effective lawyer. I remain impressed with Russell and his team's effectiveness in dealings three years post-divorce.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Tremendous expertise and great communicators

Russell Schwartz and his team provided me with outstanding representation. They listened, understanding what was important to me, and then acted quickly, decisively, and successfully. Russell was clear about what the options were and how much it would cost. I was involved in decisions every step of t...he way; Russell and his team were excellent collaborators and communicators, and outstanding litigators. I knew I was in good hands with Russell and his team; this gave me peace of mind during a trying time.

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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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