Ryan D. Russell is an associate in the Family Law group at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Ryan’s practice is dedicated to matrimonial and family law, including divorce, child support, child custody, alimony, equitable distribution of assets, adoptions, domestic violence, and juvenile delinquency.
Prior to joining Wilentz, Ryan handled a variety of family law matters throughout the State of New Jersey. He has extensive experience with court hearings, early settlement panels, mediation, and other proceedings held in family law litigation. In addition, Ryan is adept at drafting motions, agreements, briefs, and other related documents in family law matters, including appeals.
While in law school, Ryan worked at Seton Hall Law’s Center for Social Justice Clinic, representing clients in various matrimonial disputes. After graduation, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Kathleen A. Sheedy, Presiding Judge of New Jersey Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part, Monmouth County.
Outside of the office, Ryan volunteers with the One Catalyst Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide “tangible support to the members of the community as well as medical financial assistance, oncology research funding, and educational scholarships.”
Recognitions
- Selected for inclusion in the New Jersey Super Lawyers list as a "Rising Star" for 2020-2023 in the area of Family Law
- Selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America list as "Ones to Watch" for 2023 and 2024 in the area of Family Law
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Practice
Education
- J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law, 2014
- B.S., University of Maryland, 2008
Clerkship
- Honorable Kathleen A. Sheedy, P.J., Family Part, Superior Court of New Jersey, 2014-2015
Admissions
- State of New Jersey, 2014
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey, 2014
Memberships
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Middlesex County Bar Association
- Monmouth County Bar Association
Recognition
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Rankings Disclaimers
Super Lawyers® (http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process_detail.html) is published by Thomson Reuters.
Best Lawyers in America® (https://www.bestlawyers.com/methodology) is published by Best Lawyers.
A description of the selection processes may be accessed via the above links. The aforementioned organizations are private peer review organizations, not court-specific, public certification vehicles. No aspect of this advertisement has been submitted to or approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.