Attorney Russell Schwartz began the Law Office of Russell P. Schwartz in 1993, which ultimately became Schwartz and Plante in September, 2017. Russell now serves as Of Counsel with Higgins and Plante, continuing to both represent individual clients as well as providing legal and strategic counsel to the Firm as a whole. Throughout more than 31 years of practice, exclusively in the area of domestic relations litigation, Russell Schwartz has developed an unrivaled reputation for aggressive and responsive representation for each of his clients.
Russell received his B.A. in 1985, graduating cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and his J.D. in 1988 from Western New England School of Law. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1988.
Russell’s practice concentrates in the area of domestic relations law and family law. He is a noted trial attorney, who has litigated notable cases over the course of his career, resulting in the creation of new case law in Massachusetts. Additionally, in a nod to his experience and expertise, Russell is frequently appointed by the Justices of the Probate and Family Court as a Commissioner, Trustee, Special Master and Discovery Master.
Russell previously served on the Judicial Nominating Commission, having been appointed by Governor Paul Cellucci, in which role he participated in the process of selecting and recommending potential judges to the Governor for appointment to the various courts of the Commonwealth.
Russell has been a contributor to family law issues in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly – a premier news publication for lawyers in the Commonwealth and has also appeared as an invited guest on WTAG, WCRN, and Unity Radio Shows as well as New England Cable News Network to speak in areas relevant to issues in family law.
Russell is one of the founders of the Worcester Probate Court Conciliation Program, partnering with the Massachusetts Probate Court and the Worcester County Bar Association in launching an expansive and successful alternative dispute resolution program for family law matters in Worcester County, and he continues to serve as a certified Conciliator and Mediator.
Russell is married with four children and grandchildren. Outside of the firm, Russell is an actual “rock star” as the drummer in the well known band, SNG, and enjoys spending time as the Skipper aboard his boat.