Russell Scott Hershkowitz

Russell Scott Hershkowitz

3.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 35 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Altamonte Springs, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

1110 Douglas Avenue, Suite 2030, Altamonte Springs, FL

About Russell

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

36 years

20%
Family 20%

36 years

20%
Child Support 15%

36 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Russell S. Hershkowitz, L.L.C.

1110 Douglas Avenue, Suite 2030, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32714-2004

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Russell Scott Hershkowitz's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
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1 star (4)

Posted by Emmanuel | August 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent!

My wife and i were Looking to modify a child support arrangement and time sharing agreement and found this office. Both the attorney and paralegal were nothing but professional and responsive. Absolutely excellent service and would definitely recommend. Every question was answered and every document ...sent in such a timely manner. We expected to be going through this process for a couple months and it took only a couple weeks.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Skillful and Intelligent

Mr. Hershkowitz and his team were absolutely wonderful in helping me with my divorce case. They were knowledgeable, intelligent, and knew every way around the issues in my divorce.

Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Never return calls

I have left several messages wanting a status for my case. I am a struggling single mother and coming up with a retainer over three thousand dollars is no easy task. He makes time to bring you in, and acts so desperate to sign you up like a car salesman. I should of listened to my guts but again when... you are desperate... It been a month and nothing from his office! Stay away!

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superb representation

I was recommended to Attorney Russell Hershkowitz by a personal friend who had simply raved about him after hiring him for a MSA agreement in the past. So when I approached her regarding my paternity case there was no question regarding setting up a consultation as quickly as possible. His staff had ...me in the next day and by the end of the week I had retained Attorney Hershkowitz. My experience with his office was nothing short than excellent; he was consistently available to answer any questions I had and went so far as to put things in laymen terms so I had a sufficient grasp on the law that my case entailed. He fought hard to insure I received the results I had desperately desired and I would not only go back to Attorney Hershkowitz for any family matter, but will continue to recommend him to friends and coworkers.

Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst Attorney in Florida

This "man" is a horrible attorney. He will ruin your life if you hire him. He only cares about money and he lets you pay payments and has a lower, not by much, hiring fee but he does that to get you to hire him. Then he will bill you thousands and thousands of dollars yet will do nothing meaningful i...n your case. If you do not pay his exhorbitant bill he will drop you immediately. Also he makes you pay monthly payments throughout your entire case and still sends you outrageous bills. All he does is the initial paperwork, wait for a Mediation then pushes you to a trial and again demands thousands for trial. He won't get you any temporary child support, alimony, timesharing, nothing throughout the case. He also wont take your phone calls or meet with you just does stupid little things and charges outrageously for it. His wife works for him and she never knows anything, is very snotty, does horrible work and only speaks to you to demand your monthly payment or the thousands they billed you for. When you email or call them because they are not doing the work promised and you have to keep contacting them as nothing is getting done they charge you for every single contact yet you are trying to get them to do their job. The Attorney is always late to hearings and he is just horrible in court. I have had many attorneys in seminole and orange county say he is a rude jerk who does nothing for his clients and his wifes work is horrible. They say he does not ever return attorneys calls and it is obvious he does not care about his clients. They also said his is always on vacations and never in his office. I noticed all of that and it is 100% true. I cannot emphasize enough that if you hire this lazy and greedy attorney you will 100% regret it. He is just horrible all the way around. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this Attorney.

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Rachel Gorenflo

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Russell is always a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable and works well with others to accomplish the best interests of his clients and their families."

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Andrew Chmelir

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Heller

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a strong and ethical advocate for his clients who understands the legal system and how to obtain the best results for them. I would have no problem with him representing a friend or family member of my own."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Managing Member, Law Office of Russell S. Hershkowitz, LLC

1993 - 1996

Managing General Partner, Nolan & Hershkowitz, P.A.

Associations

2005 - Present

Markham Forest HOA

Vice President

1996 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

1996 - Present

Gator Boosters

Member

1982 - Present

University of Florida Alumni Association

Member

2006 - 2010

Lake Mary Little League

Baseball Coach

2003 - 2010

Mid-Florida Pop Warner

Football Coach

2001 - 2006

City of Sanford Recreation Dept

Basketball Coach

1994 - 2004

Seminole Soccer Association

Soccer Coach

Education

1989

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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