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Glenn F Russell JR
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Biography
We are now accepting new cases!. Glenn F. Russell, Jr. is the founding attorney at the Massachusetts Consumer Debt Relief Law Firm of Glenn F. Russell, Jr. & Associates, P.C.. Attorney Russell earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School of Law. While he was in law school, he had the opportunity to study abroad in Ireland with the United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia as his professor. Mr. Russell has been practicing bankruptcy and foreclosure law for over 10 years. After seeing numerous homeowners lose their homes and property without having anyone to help them, Attorney Russell knew that he wanted to pursue foreclosure and bankruptcy. Attorney Russell is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Since 2003, he has been a member of the Massachusetts Bar and Boston Bar Associations, and he has been a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys since 2001. Attorney Russell successfully argued the appeal for the LaRace family in the national precedent setting case, U.S. Bank, Nat'l Ass'n v. Ibanez, decided by the Masschusetts Supreme Judicial Court in 2011. In 2012, Attorney. Russell was named Lawyer of the Year by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, and was also awarded with “Top Attorney!” by Boston Magazine. In addition, Attorney Russell is known for his pro bono work, and in 2010 and 2011 he achieved the First Justices’ Award for Pro Bono Excellence.
At Glenn F. Russell, Jr. & Associates, P.C., Attorney Russell believes it is important to get to know every client on a personal level. No matter how much time it takes to reach an outcome, Mr. Russell does everything in his power to help his clients obtain debt relief. He understands that his clients are facing some of the most overwhelming times in their lives, and he provides them with individualized attention and compassionate service. If you would like to find out how you may be able to retain the representation of Attorney Russell, do not hesitate to contact Glenn F. Russell, Jr. & Associates, P.C.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
40%
23 years | 50 cases
Foreclosure
25%
23 years | 250 cases
Appeals
20%
20 cases
Real Estate
15%
7 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 17 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Glenn F. Russell, Jr. & Assoc. P.C.
38 Rock St #12, Fall River, MA, 02720-3130
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Glenn F Russell JR's Reviews
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Posted by Happy | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Unparalleled Expertise and Genuine Care
Attorney Russell is incredible. I'm not sure there is anyone who knows more about foreclosure law than he does. In addition to his deep expertise, he is also very kind and professional. He has always responded to me quickly and provided regular updates. He took the time to help me see the whole...
Posted by Richard | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Right person for the job
Explained situation to him. For a busy lawyer, he was attentive to my concerns and always kept me in the loop of what is happening. Never thought a simple issue had so many deceitful sides. If you ever think you need someone in your corner, Glenn in there to make sure you don't get backed into the co...
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2009
A go-to-guy who will go above and beyond the call
Glenn has represented me professionally and consistently whether it has been at scheduled court dates or in moments of immediate need where he has not hesitated to travel great distances or work long into the night to show up at a court house or shore up my legal paperwork. Glenn has come through for...
Glenn F Russell JR's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Russell is the go to guy for foreclosure defense. He has worked on foreclosure related issues for many years and been pivotal in precedent setting litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Russell is a remarkable attorney in the area of foreclosure. His work has been groundbreaking in this area and he continues to lead the fight for homeowners of the Commonwealth."
"I strongly endorse my colleague Glenn Russell. He is a committed and aggressive attorney, who is using creative and innovative legal strategies to assist his clients and is doing excellent work and achieving exciting results, including a recent fabulous and groundbreaking opinion from the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts."
"I have witnessed first hand Attorney Russell's passion and commitment to serving his clients. Having Attorney Russell on your side gives you a distinct advantage against your opponent!!"
James Powderly
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
2011 Lawyer of The Year, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
2012
2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
2012 Top Attorney, Boston Magazine
2011
2011 First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Excellence, Barnstable, Bristol, and Plymouth County MA
2010
2010 First Justices' Award for Pro-Bono Excellence, Barnstable, Bristol, and Plymouth County MA First Justices
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Attorney, Glenn F. Russell, Jr., & Associates, P.C.
Associations
2011 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2010 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association
2003 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
2003 - Present
Boston Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Starkey v. Deutsche Bank, et. al., 94 Mass.App.Ct. 1 (Massachusetts Appeals Court 2018)
Appellate Win
Galiastro v. MERS - Mass. SJC - (SJC-11299) (Feb. 13, 2014)
Appellate Victory for our Ciients at Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, remanding case back to Worcester Superiot Court
Juarez v. Select Portfolio Servicing (1st. Cir. Ca. No. 11-2431) (Feb. 2013)
Appellate Victory for our client at U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, Remand to US Dist. Ct., Dist. of Mass.
HSBC Bank, USA v. Jodi B. Matt (Mass. SJC) 464 Mass. 193 (Jan. 2013)
Appellate Victory for our client at the Massachsetts Supreme Judicial Court, resulting in a remand back to Land Court
U.S. Bank v. Ibanez (and another)- Mass SJC- 458 Mass. 637 (Jan. 2011)
National precedent setting Appellate Victory for our cients resulting in the Mass. Supreme Judicial Court affirming Land Court decision for My Clients
Butler v. Deutsche Bank NT Americas, et. al. (1st Cir. Ca. No.. 12-2108)
Pending Decision Post Oral Argument
Education
2011
O. Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Bootcamp
2000
University of Massachusetts School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
Training Conference For FNMA and Freddie Mac Conservator FHFA and SIG TARP Washington D.C. -
Mortgage Securitization Seminar - Presenter Mortgage Securitization Mechanics
2012
MCLE 14th Annual Real Estate Law Conference
Keynote Speaker
2012
50 State Attorney General Settlement
Impact of Settment on Foreclosres-Borrowers Perspective - Presenter
2010
New Developments In Massachusetts Foreclosure
Foreclosure Defense - Presenter
Publications
2018
GFR & Associates, P.C. Website Blog
Zullo v. HMC Asets Redux, I Year Later The Litigiation Continues
2013
Massachusetts Real Estate Blog - Rich Vetstein
Breaking: Massachusetts SJC Issues Another Important Foreclosure Ruling In HSBC Bank v. Matt
2013
Massachsetts Real Estate Blog - Rich Vetstein
Land Court Paves Way For Clearing Defective Foreclosure Titles
2013
Massachusetts Real Estate Blog - Rich Vetstein
Backdated Mortgage Assignment Comes Back To Haunt Foreclosure Lender in Juarez v. Select Portfolio
2012
Massachusetts Real Estate Blog - Rich Vetstein
Massachusetts SJC To Decide Three Important Foreclosure Cases This Fall Term
2012
Fall River Herald
What the foreclosure settlement means for Massachusetts
2012
Massachusetts Real Estate Blog
SJC Agrees To Hear Crucial Foreclosure Standing Case In HSBC Bank v. Matt
2011
Jane Bryant-Quinn
Yes, you can afford a lawyer to fight a bank that wrongfully foreclosed
2011
2011
Massachusetts Real Estate Blog
HSBC v. Matt
2011
2011
Yahoo Finance
Banks lose key foreclosure case in top Mass. court
2011
2011
2011
BBC News
US foreclosures in new legal trouble
2011
Businessweek
The Foreclosure Mess Could Last for Years
2010
Businessweek
Foreclosure Errors May Cloud Ownership of U.S. Homes
2010
Motley Fool
Robo-Signers Spell More Trouble for Banks
2010
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Lawyer touting new foreclosure defense
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
What can I do to get my money back?
21 Jun 2022
Q&A
Immediately after filing Ch 13 bankruptcy, DOR sent me notice of not filling taxes while on SSDI, my only income.
06 Jun 2022
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How I can remove my 82 year-old emotionally abusive and belligerent elderly father from my home in MA who has not paid rent.
15 Feb 2021