About
Russell J. Adkins is a committed legal professional in Sharon, Pennsylvania, with a primary awareness on own family regulation, property planning, and elder law.
Russell J. Adkins is a quite experienced attorney primarily based in Sharon, Pennsylvania, with a number one cognizance on circle of relatives law. With a robust determination to helping customers navigate via the turmoil of divorce and custody, he additionally has understanding in property making plans and management, in addition to elder law.
In May 2024, Russell J. Adkins become appointed as Chair of the Family Law Committee of the Mercer County Bar Association, showcasing his leadership and commitment to the sector. With giant experience in all styles of circle of relatives law subjects and litigation, he specializes in complicated divorce, collaborative exercise, pre- and put up-nuptial agreements, assets department, alimony, baby custody, adoption, and greater.
Russell J. Adkins is frequently consulted via faculties and daycare carriers for organising rules and protocols related to toddler custody orders. He also serves as a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), investigating excessive-struggle custody disputes and presenting tips in the excellent hobbies of the kids involved.
In 2012, Russell J. Adkins became skilled and certified in Collaborative Law, presenting an innovative technique to resolving legal disputes with out litigation. Additionally, in 2015, he finished training as a Mediator, presenting mediation services for circle of relatives regulation subjects, civil instances, and estate disputes.
Regardless of the practice place, Russell J. Adkins strives to discover innovative and innovative solutions to disputes, ensuring efficient outcomes for his customers.
Legal Issues
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Elder Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience
- Partner
Margaret T. Lucas, Lawyer at Law, P.C.
2024 - Partner
Brouse McDowell, LPA
2023 - Partner
Ekker, Kuster, McCall & Epstein, LLP
2018 - Associate Lawyer
Ekker, Kuster, McCall & Epstein, LLP
2008 - Law Clerk to the Hon. John C. Reed, Judge
Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County, Pennsylvania
2007
Education
Associations

Current

Current

2012 - Current

2012 - Current

2007 - Current