“I combine my years of experience, knowledge of the law, intense preparation and a personal mantra of never being outworked to achieve optimal results for every client. Divorce is a grueling and at times devastating process. I understand that even an amicable divorce will have a profound impact on a couple’s assets, income, children and the emotional health of the entire family. I care about my clients. I care about their children. As a leading divorce attorney in New Jersey, my priority is to understand each client’s goals and work tirelessly to achieve those results.” Joe Russell, Esq., Partner and Chair of the Family Law Department at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer.  

My legal practice is devoted to all aspects of Family Law.  While I focus my practice on complex and high net worth matrimonial disputes, I represent men and women from all walks of life.  My clients include business owners, doctors, attorneys, corporate executives, financial advisors, professional athletes, celebrities, television/radio personalities, teachers, policeman, firemen and accountants.  Every day I negotiate and where necessary litigate divorce cases.  I am also a R. 1:40 Qualified Mediator where I conduct both private and court appointed mediations. 

I regularly appear and am very active in Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, Bergen and Middlesex Counties.  I serve on the Family Law Executive Committees in Ocean and Monmouth Counties.  I am an Early Settlement Panelist in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties. 

Honors and Awards:

Selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers®–Rising Stars Edition  every year since 2010.

Honored as "Humanitarian of the Year" by LADACIN Network (2010)

Recognized as “Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40 in New Jersey”, by The American Society of Legal Advocates.