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* Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and also the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
* Member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar
* Member of the Family Law Committee of the West Pasco Bar Association
* Areas of practice include family law (divorce, child support, modification, contempt, and adoption and paternity) and civil litigation including breach of contract, real estate, foreclosures, evictions, and deed restriction litigation.
* Past-President of the West Pasco Bar Association, having also previously served as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President, and President-Elect. Presently on the Board of Directors for the West Pasco Bar Association.
* Served a three year term on the Florida Bar's 6-B Grievance Committee through January 2001
EDUCATION
* Stetson University College of Law, graduating in December 1987 and was admitted to the Florida Bar the following spring.
* Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida College of Business Administration in 1985
* Native of the West Pasco area
* Graduate of Gulf High School in New Port Richey, Florida
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
* Member of the Holiday Rotary Club for fourteen years. He is a past-president and in 2001-2002 was the Chairman of the Board. He has been previously honored by the club with a Paul Harris Fellow award.
* In September 2008, Russell competed in and was a finisher at Ironman Wisconsin where he swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 miles and then ran a marathon of 26.2 miles, in just one day!
* Russell was a USA Triathlon (USAT) Certified Race Director as well as a USAT Certified CAT1 Race Official (the highest designation for USAT officials and one of only a few CAT1 USAT officials in the State of Florida). He has served as the head referee for the prestigous St. Anthony's Triathlon as well as many triathlons throughout the southeast including many with professional triathlete divisions. In 2015, he was a head referee at the USA Triathlon Youth National Championships.
* Former Board of Director for Athletes Who Care, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non profit organization comprised of endurance athletes and enthusiasts who combine their passion for athletics with the drive to raise essential funds for cancer causes.
* Previous Board Member for the Suncoast Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) (one of only five chapters in the state of Florida). Russell was previously involved with the Team In Training program of LLS as a Coach and participant. Through this program, Russell completed two Olympic Distance triathlons in California, seven 100-Mile bicycle rides around Lake Tahoe, numerous other 100 mile rides in New Hampshire, Tucson, and Florida, a marathon in Dublin, Ireland, a marathon in Stockholm, Sweden, and numerous sprint distance triathlons and runs.
* Former charter Director and Officer (treasurer and secretary) of the Judeo-Christian Health Clinic of Pasco, Inc., d/b/a The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, a non-profit corporation that provides free medical and dental care to the working poor
* Former Director and Officer of the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, a non-profit corporation that provides education and training for the blind and visually impaired
* Former director for the West Pasco Unit of the American Cancer Society
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Acquired: 1988
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8520 Government Drive, Suite 2, New Port Richey, FL, 34654
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Posted by Brittany | December 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Adoption Case
Russell is an excellent lawyer. He was upfront and honest with my from the beginning about my case. He assisted me in adopting my nephew, all while I was living in Hawaii. We hired Russ based off a recommendation. Our case special and slightly complex because of the fact that we are active military s...
Posted by Tim | June 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Unshakeable
Russ was on point from the very beginning. I hired him to help me with my divorce after firing my previous attorney. He was able to determine what needed to be done and executed flawlessly. My divorce was dragged out for over a year. Russ always guided me in the direction of the least expensive yet m...
Tim: Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It has been a pleasure working with you. Please feel free to call us at any time with any questions going forward. - Russ Marlowe
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Best Lawyer in Pasco County
When I began my search for a lawyer in Pasco County to handle my uncontested divorce, I was a little nervous, due to stories I had heard from friends about their negative experiences with a lawyer. After speaking with Russell Marlowe and his paralegal on staff, Jill Macaluso, I felt immediate ease. T...
Thank you for letting us know your satisfaction with how your case was handled. We strive to have open, honest communication with our clients so that they can make very important decisions and be comfortable with those decisions.
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Unlawful detainer action
In February 2020 my mother-in-law passed away and her home was awarded in probate to her three children. After her death, several of her husband’s family members had moved into the property and refused to leave. We worked with them for several week to depart the residence to no avail. That is when ...
Thank you for letting us know of your satisfaction with our representation. We always try to be upfront with anticipated fees and costs as well as likely outcomes. I believe a well informed client is the first step to a great team relationship with the client and our office. I sincerely appreciate your kind words.
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Would Use Again If Needed
Mr. Marlowe and his paralegal Jill were great. My questions were always answered in a way it was easy to understand and the process was a lot easier to go through with him on my side. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great lawyer who really listens and understands whats going on. ...
Thank you. As you and many others have noted, Jill is an integral part of the team and our clients always seem to love her.
"I have litigated many family law cases with Mr. Marlowe. As all times he has been prepared and knowledgeable in the law. He aggressively represents his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Russell Marlowe is a dedicated family law attorney who represents his clients zealously and with heart. He has always shown that there are no limits for himself or his law practice with how far they are willing to go with protecting his clients' legal interests or achieving their hopes or goals."
"As a fellow attorney, I have had the pleasure of being on the opposite side of dozens of family law cases with Mr. Marlowe over the last 30 plus years. He is well respected in the legal community for his expertise, ethics, and professionalism."
"I worked with Russell on a case with interrelated clients. He was prepared, knowledgeable and a top notch lawyer. His experience and skill is unmatched and I highly recommend him for any family law matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. I can confidently refer anyone to Russ, knowing full well that he will approach a difficult situation with a sensible, goal-oriented approach. Russ does not stoke client emotions in order to increase fees. Russ is a past president of the West Pasco Bar Association and was willing to rejoin the Board for additional terms of service. I know my opinion of Russ is shared by many colleagues as well as the judiciary. And let's not forget that he is a great Florida Gator."
"Mr. Marlowe is always kind, thoughtful and professional in representing his clients. I recently had the pleasure of mediating a case for Mr. Marlowe, during which I watched him thoroughly educate his client about settlement matters, allowing her to make the most intelligent and informed decisions about her financial and family issues. He is a fantastic lawyer and an absolute gentleman."
"I endorse this lawyer. Russell is a top notch family attorney whom I have known for over 20 years. He is one of the handful of family law attorneys in Pasco County with over 20 years experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to litigate family law matters opposite Attorney Marlowe and always found him to be a fair and professional advocate of his client's position. Attorney Marlowe has an outstanding reputation in the community and always provides his clients with excellent legal representation."
"A bright attorney with an eye toward detail - combined with a style and demeanor that complements his effectiveness as an advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Marlowe is an extremely professional, reasonable, and knowledgeable family law attorney. Finding an attorney who can appropriately balance aggressive representation with common sense litigation skills is a real asset."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Past President, West Pasco Bar Association
2009 - Present
Owner, Russell G. Marlowe, PA
1994 - 2008
Partner, Davis & Marlowe
1990 - 1993
Associate, Brick & Davis
1988 - 1989
Attorney, Donald R. Peyton
2015 - Present
West Pasco Bar AssocationBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
East Pasco Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Clearwater Bar AssociationReciprocal Member
2007 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAdmitted
1998 - Present
West Pasco Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
1990 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
1988 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2003 - 2004
West Pasco Bar AssociationPast President
2002 - 2003
Florida Bar, Grievance CommitteeMember
2001 - 2002
West Pasco Bar AssociationTreasurer
2000 - 2001
West Pasco Bar AssociationVice President
1999 - 2000
West Pasco Bar AssociationSecretary
Trial court directed to revise equitable distribution in favor of our client
Per Curiam Affirmed
Per Curiam Affirmed
Appeals court affirmed trial court's decision
Appellate court reversed trial court's decision that continuing writ of garnishment law was applicable to a corporation
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BS - Bachelor of Science
1992
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