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About Russell
THE DOMBROW LAW FIRM IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW CASES AT THIS TIME. WE HOPE TO RESUME ACCEPTING NEW CASES ON JANUARY 01, 2020. WE REGRET THE INCONVENIENCE. OUR SINCEREST APOLOGIES.
I am also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of New York and Western District of New York, including the Bankruptcy Courts, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and the Social Security Administration Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR).
***PLEASE NOTE: The Law Firm does NOT represent clients against either the Romano Auto Dealerships in the Syracuse area, or the Fox Auto Dealerships in the Auburn area, because of a conflict of interest between those two companies, pursuant to the New York Rules of Professional Conduct.***
Practice areas
- Litigation: 52%
Consumer Protection, Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices, Auto Fraud, Wrongful Repossessions
9 years
- Foreclosure: 20%
Foreclosure Defense, HAMP, Loan Modification
7 years
- Bankruptcy and debt: 15%
Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 15; Debt Settlement; Debt Workout; Debtors' Rights
9 years
- Criminal defense: 10%
DUI/DWI, Felony, Misdemeanor, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Non-Criminal Violations (e.g., UPM)
7 years
- International law: 2%
International Business, International Trade, Co-Counsel with Foreign Attorneys on Cross-Border Matters
9 years
- Civil rights: 1%
Languages spoken
English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2010 | 07/11/2019 |
| Legal answers | 985 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Volunteer Award | American Bar Association, International Law Section | 2010 |
| Best Teleconference Award | American Bar Association, International Law Section | 2009 |
| Outstanding Outreach Efforts Award | American Bar Association, International Law Section | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney-Owner | Dombrow Law Firm | 2012 - Present |
| Staff Attorney | Legal Services of Central New York | 2011 - 2012 |
| Staff Attorney | Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York | 2010 - 2011 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association, Real Property Law Section | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Cayuga County Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Central New York Bankruptcy Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Onondaga County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association, International Law Section, Publications Committee | Deputy Publications Officer | 2010 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section | Member | 2010 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association, International Section | Member | 2010 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section | Member | 2005 - Present |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section, International Private Client Committee | Co-chair | 2014 - 2016 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association, Upstate NY Chapter | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section, International Litigation Committee | Vice Chair | 2013 - 2015 |
| New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Trial Academy | Videographer-Critique Faculty | 2012 - 2015 |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section, Young Lawyers' Interest Network | Co-chair | 2010 - 2011 |
| American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Member | 2010 - 2015 |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section, 2010 International Practice Boot Camp | Co-Chair | 2009 - 2010 |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section, 2009 Fall Meeting | Co-Chair | 2008 - 2009 |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section, Young Lawyers' Interest Network | Vice Chair | 2008 - 2010 |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section, Outreach Committee | Co-chair | 2008 - 2010 |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section, Outreach Committee | Vice Chair | 2007 - 2008 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ABA Publishing | ABA Guide to International Bar Admissions | 2012 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University Faculty of Law | Certificate | 2006 |
| Nova Southeastern Univ. S | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| Nova Southeastern University | MS - Master of Science | 2003 |
| State University of New York at Buffalo | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Association of Law Schools, 2014 Annual Meeting | Preparing 21st Century Lawyers: Professional Development and Readiness Through International Legal Exchange | 2014 |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section 2013 Fall Meeting | Around the World in 80 Bars: A Global Review of Bar Admission Requirements for Transnational Practitioners | 2013 |
| American Bar Association, International Law Section 2012 Spring Meeting | Multiple Bar Admissions- Getting Admitted to More than One Jurisdiction | 2012 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| PNC v. Hendershot (Broome County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| Nationstar v. Washburn (Oneida County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| JPMorgan Chase v. Patterson (Monroe County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| First Niagara Bank v. Mayne (Erie County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| In re J.D. (ODAR- Syracuse) | Won |
| People v. Armstead (Syracuse City Court) | Settled- Client Pled Guilty to Reduced Charges |
|---|---|
| Wells Fargo v. Shufelt (Albany County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| HSBC v. Dicioccio (Erie County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| Wells Fargo v. Dobransky (Lewis County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| People v. Jackson (Conquest Town Justice Court) | Pled Guilty to Menacing 2nd and Harrassment 2nd - Sentenced to Time Served |
| People v. Berg (Weedsport Village Justice Court) | Dismissed- Speedy Trial |
| U.S. Bank v. Wall (Schoharie County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| Wells Fargo v. Holmes (Schenectady County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| E.D. v. L.L. (Cayuga County Family Court) | Won |
| Bank of America v. Ryan (Broome County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| In re C.S. (ODAR) | Won |
| Wells Fargo v. Vermette (Onondaga County Supreme Court) | Settled- Client Obtained Loan Modification |
| Ryan v. Ryan (Seneca County Family Court) | Client won sole physical and legal custody of child |
| People v. Squires, Jr. (Syracuse City Court) | Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal |
| T.W. v. B.W. (Cayuga County Family Court) | Settled |
| People v. Fletcher (Aurelius Town Justice Court) | Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal |
| People v. Sheffield (Liverpool Village Justice Court & Syracuse City Court) | Settled |
| People v. Lee (Syracuse City Court) | Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal |
| People v. Stampp (Cato Town Justice Court) | Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal |
| R.O. v. M.S. (Onondaga County Family Court) | Settled- Client Received Joint Physical and Legal Custody of Child |
| In re K.B. (ODAR) | Won |
| Shafer & Jackson v. Bel-Air North, Inc. (Auburn City Court) | Won |
| T.G. v. J.W. (Cayuga County Family Court) | Settled |
| People v. Clark (Syracuse City Court) | Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal |
| In re P.H. (ODAR) | Won |
| In re D.M. (ODAR) | Won |
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Attorney endorsements
(21)Stephanie Quigley, Probate Attorney on May 15, 2019
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Russell is a thorough attorney that will zealously advocate for his clients.
Joshua Bannister, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Patrick Mcgeehan, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2016
Relationship: Friend
I went to law school with Russell and he is now my go to lawyer for any matters in New York State. Always professional and always standing by to help. He is a great guy and a great friend.
Benjamin Goldman, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Apr 21, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer for criminal defense. Mr. Dombrow's comments on Avvo indicate a high level of expertise in criminal law.
Jason Zeigler, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 8, 2015
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We all have attorneys we go to when we want to bounce some ideas off of another attorney. Russell is one of those attorneys whose opinion I respect. He has a common sense approach to the law and his case. He is also very personable. I recommend this attorney.
Jeannine Goche, Real estate Attorney on Mar 26, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Dombrow is one of the finest attorneys in his state. I highly recommend his legal services.
Robert von Dohlen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Steven Smollens, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Dec 31, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dumbrow possesses a keen insight to the nuance of New York Landlord and Tenant and Real Estate law. He freely shares with persons in need of guidance from an experienced attorney the knowledge gained from his career from his Legal Aid and Legal Services days and through his own practice of law.
Ingrid Gherman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 25, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. His answers to questions asked on AVVO are thoughtful and accurate.
Ruben Martinez, Immigration Attorney on Dec 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Dec 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Michael Doland, Business Attorney on Nov 27, 2014
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The answers of Mr. Dombrow are very practical, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney.
William Housley, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator.
Ronna DeLoe, Appeals Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Attorney Dombrow provides excellent answers on Avvo and is an asset to the legal community. I am proud to endorse this lawyer.
John Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 9, 2014
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The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice.
Luis Guerra, Immigration Attorney on Oct 15, 2014
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It is an honor to endorse Attorney Dombrow. He is truly a brilliant attorney. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services.
I endorse as a fantastic and knowledgeable attorney. Has a stellar reputation in the community for providing high quality representation and results for clients!
Barbie Lieber, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
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I am thoroughly impressed with Russell Warren Dombrow. Russell's brilliance and extraordinary knowledge of the law (as well as his respect for clients) is exemplified in the answers he posts on Avvo. I would feel extremely comfortable referring a litigation matter to him (whether civil or criminal). Thank you Russell for being an excellent contributor to the Avvo Community. Barbie D. Lieber
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