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Russell Law Divorce & Family Lawyers is proud to announce that Joseph J. Russell Jr. and Amy M. Francis have been recognized in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers.

Joseph J. Russell Jr. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition

Joseph J. Russell Jr. has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition in the following practice areas:

  • Family Law
  • Family Law Arbitration
  • Family Law Mediation

Joseph has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2019, reflecting his continued recognition by peers in the family law field.

Amy M. Francis Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 Edition

Amy M. Francis has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 Edition in the following practice areas:

  • Family Law
  • Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation

Amy has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2023.

These recognitions reflect the experience and dedication our team brings to clients facing divorce, family law, mediation, arbitration, and other complex domestic relations matters throughout New Jersey.


The selection of lawyers for inclusion in both The Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch is based on a comprehensive nomination process and peer-review survey in which lawyers cast their votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice area and geographical location. To access the selection methodology for Best Lawyers visit: https://www.bestlawyers.com/methodology and to access the selection methodology for Ones to Watch visit: https://www.bestlawyers.com/ones-to-watch.

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Joseph J. Russell is one of New Jersey’s most respected divorce and family law attorneys, widely recognized for his work in high-asset, high-conflict, and high-profile divorce matters. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Russell Law Divorce & Family Lawyers, Joe brings more than two decades of courtroom experience, strategic negotiation skill, and deep knowledge of New Jersey’s Family Part to every case he handles.