Russell I. Marnell Esq. - Melville, NY

Overview

Russell I. Marnell, the lead attorney of Russell I. Marnell, P.C. has litigated many matters through court decision. The majority of trials concerned family law issues such as divorce, custody, equitable distribution and child support, while others have involved orders of protecting child abuse and neglect matters. Mr. Marnell is a member of the prestigious American Inns of Court as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is "preeminently rated in an international law directory."

He has handled many personal injury matters involving car accidents, slip and falls, construction- related injuries and medical malpractice claims.

Having passed the CPA examination and holding an MBA in accounting along with his law degree, Mr. Marnell has established his reputation for understanding, teaching, lecturing and writing. This knowledge is an invaluable asset in cross-examining witnesses, determining lost future wages resulting in structured settlements, and obtaining favorable judgments for clients.

His extensive experience with mental health professionals and doctors provides Mr. Marnell with a working understanding of DSM-IVR, brain washing and Parental Alienation Syndrome. Despite many years of trial experience Mr. Marnell firmly believes in attempting to settle all matters fairly whenever possible. At The Law Offices of Russell I. Marnell, P.C., we examine the cost benefit of each case, so clients do not spend $10,000 in assets. Clients are fully informed of the information so they may best make an informed decision before proceeding with their particular case.

PUBLICATIONS

• "Lifetime Maintenance: Does it Still Exist", New York Law Journal, February 8, 2015
• "Enforcing Divorce Agreements: What is the Statute of Limitations?", New York Law Journal, January 10, 2012
• "Equitable Estoppel Applied by Court to Preclude Biological Father's ParentalRights", Nassau Lawyer, December 2011
• "Issues Arising from Passage of the 'No Fault' Divorce Law" Nassau Lawyer, May 2011
• "Incarceration and Civil Contempt in Family Court Matters" New York Law, Journal, March 16, 2011
• "Heather Still Has Two Mommies" Nassau Lawyer, September 2010
• "Do Interim So-Ordered Stipulations Survive Signing of Divorce Judgment?", New York Law Journal, June 24, 2010
• "Cancelling Child Support Arrears - Will the Recently Decided Case of Carlton v. Heller Start a Trend?" Nassau Lawyer, May 2010
• "The End of Social Abandonment," New York Law Journal, March 22, 2010
• "The Role of Sexual Orientation in Child Custody Cases," Nassau Lawyer, May 2008
• "The Appointment and Powers of Referees and Judicial Hearing Officers in Matrimonial and Family Court Actions," Nassau Lawyer, March 2007
• "Post-Divorce Interspousal Tort Suits and the Doctrine of Res Judicata," Nassau Lawyer, February 2006
• "Should No Fault Grounds for Divorce Be Enacted in New York?" Nassau Lawyer, September 2005
• "Divorce Agreements Post Kazel v. Kazel," Nassau Lawyer, March 2005
• "'Tis the Season....to Divorce?" Long Island Business News, January 28, 2005
• "The Challenges of Home Ownership and Divorce," The Suffolk Lawyer, October 2004
• "The Challenges of Home Ownership and Divorce," The Attorney of Nassau County, September 2004
• "The Emancipation Age of Children; Age of Majority Versus 21," New York Law Journal, August 27, 2004.
• "Preventing Parental Child Abduction," Suffolk Lawyer, April 2004.
• "What Constitutes Child Abuse or Neglect?" Nassau Lawyer, April 2004.
• "Equitably Distributing Licenses and Degrees in a Divorce," Nassau Lawyer, January 2004.
• "Grandparent Visitation Rights in New York," Nassau Lawyer, February 2003.
• "Determining Whose Last Name Children Born Out of Wedlock Should Bear," Nassau Lawyer, February 2002.
• "Divorce Counterclaims Without a Complaint," Nassau Lawyer, September, 2001.
• "Equitable Distribution of a Closely Held Business," Nassau Lawyer, April, 2001.
• "Enforcing State and Federal Child Support Orders," New York Law Journal, April 20, 2000, page 1.
• "In Custody Case, 3rd Department Departs From Prior New York Case Law," New York Law Journal, June 16, 1999, page 1.
• "Extending F.C.A. Article 7 PINS Proceedings to Children Aged 16 and 17," Nassau Lawyer, October, 1997, pages 7, 13.
• "Can You Legally Videotape Your Nanny?" Westchester Families, May, 1997, pages 23, 74.
• "Should the Court of Appeals Have Changed the Law in Custody Relocation Cases?" Family Law Review, New York State Bar Association, Vol. 28, No. 4, December, 1996, page 3.
• "Authority of Court to Order Party to Pay Fees of Law Guardian," New York Law Journal, August 15, 1996, page 1., col. 1.
• "Should Attorneys Be Provided with Photocopies of Forensic Reports in Custody Disputes?" The Nassau Lawyer, December - January '95-'96, page 1.
• "Joint Custody in New York, A Statute Whose Time Has Come?" New York Law Journal, April 26, 1995, page 1.
• "Marital Fault in New York: Its Appropriate Role in Financial Issues," New York Law Journal, June 16, 1994, page, 1, col. 1.
• "Modification of Child Support and Maintenance," Family Law Review, Family Law Section, New York State Bar Association, Vol. 24, No. 4, December, 1992, page 8.
• "Treatment of Enhanced Earning Capacity as an Asset Under Equitable Distribution," New York Law Journal, September 17, 1992, page 1, col. 1.
• "Leading and Impeaching The Hostile or Adverse Witness: Statutes and Case Law In The New York and Federal Courts," New York Law Journal, January 10,1992, page 1, col. 1.
• "Appreciation of Separate Property During the Marriage," Fair Share, May, 1991, page 4.
• "Divorce, No-Fault Style," New York Law Journal, March 4, 1991, page 1.
• "Appreciation of Marital Residence: Separate or Marital Property?" New York Law Journal, October 30, 1990, page 1.
• "May Custodial Parents Relocate?" New York Law Journal, June 7, 1990, page 1.
• "Divorce, I.R.S. Style" The Nassau Lawyer, May 1990, page 2.

MEDIA/LECTURE

• Lecture to Association of Divorce Financial Planners at Suffolk County Bar Association, October 8, 2013, "Enforcing Prenuptial Agreements"
• Moderator at the National Business Institute Program for Divorce Professionals, October 3, 2013 "As Matrimonial and Family Court Justices See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Litigating Divorce
• Presentation at the National Business Institute Program for Divorce Professionals, November 29, 2012, "Financial Settlements and Support Issues in Divorce"
• Topic: Tax Consequences and Reporting, Presentation at the National Business Institute Program for Divorce Professionals, May 3, 2012, "Family Law From A-Z"
• Topic: Child Custody and Visitation, Pulse Magazine named Russell I. Marnell one of its 2011-2015 "Top Legal Eagles" in the areas of divorce and family law.
• Presentation at the National Business Institute Program for divorce Professionals, September 24, 2010, "Family Law A-Z"
• Interviewed on News 12 Long Island regarding the New York State's proposed no-fault divorce law, June 17, 2010.
• Moderated program at Nassau County Bar Association Academy of Law for the Attorneys/Accounts Committee, March 16, 2010
• Lecture to Association of Divorce Financial Planners at Nassau County Bar Association, May 14, 2008, "Prenuptial Agreements"
• "Lawyer in the Classroom" Program at Seaford High School, April 11, 2008
• Presentation at the National Business Institute Program for divorce Professionals, April 19, 2007, "Successful Financial Settlements for Your Client"
• Presentation to New York Family Law Inns of Court, January 17, 2007, "Motions for Recusal and Applications for Mandamus"
• Lecture at Kiwanis of the Bellmores, January 16, 2007, "Divorce Issues in New York State"
• Lecture at Satty, Levine & Ciacco, May 1, 2006, "Divorce Tax Planning for Closely Held Business Owners, Valuation Issues with Licenses and Degrees, and Equitable Distribution Rules"
• Lecture to the National Conference of CPA Practitioners, December 1, 2005, "Divorce Tax Planning for Closely Held Business Owners, Valuation Issues with Licenses and Degrees, and Equitable Distribution Rules"
• Lecture at Huntington Rotary Club, September 8, 2005, "Financial Issues of Divorce"
• Lecture at LI Protestant Singles Meeting, June 12, 2005, "Pre-Nuptial Agreements"
• Interviewed on WLIU Radio, March 21, 2005, "Living Wills - The Schiavo Case"
• Interviewed on Nationally Syndicated Business Talk Radio, February 21, 2005, "The Challenges of Home Ownership and Divorce"
• Interviewed on WLIU Radio, February 14, 2005, "Valentine's Day and Prenuptial Agreements"
• Interviewed on WALK 97.5 Radio Show, Week of February 14, 2005, "Valentine's Day and Prenuptial Agreements"
• Interviewed on WALK 97.5 Radio Show, Week of January 1, 2005, "New Year's Resolutions and Divorce"
• Interviewed on CBS NewsRadio 88, Week of January 1, 2005, "New Year's Resolutions and Divorce"
• Interviewed on WALK 97.5 Radio Show, October 2004 on Parental Kidnaping
• Interviewed on CBS News Radio 88, October 2004 on Prenuptial Agreements and Home Ownership and Divorce
• Interviewed on WLIE-Radio, September 28, 2004, "The Challenges of Home Ownership"
• Interviewed by Long Island Business News, June 2004 column on prenuptial agreements
• Appeared on ABC Eyewitness News, June 13, 2004, "Pre-Nuptial Agreements"
• Interviewed on CBS NewsRadio 88, January 2004, "Examining Relationships for the New Year."
• Interviewed on WALK 97.5 Radio Show, December 2003, "Examining Relationships for the New Year."
• Guest Lecturer/Instructor at Hofstra University School of Law, January 2003, "National Institute for Trial Advocacy" Divorce and Custody
• Trial Techniques Program, Panel Member at Jewish Lawyer's Association of Nassau County, October 2001, Forum on "the Get law" presented to lawyers and judges
• Lecturer at St. John's University - Judge Brennan, Nassau County Family Court, February 13, 2001, "Valuing a Professional License and Enhanced Earning Capacity"
• Lecturer at School District 29, November 7, 2001, November 2, 1999, "Custody Issues"
• Guest on News channel 4's Today in New York, June 29, 2000, "The Elian Gonzalez Custody Case"
• Lecturer at Farmingdale Rotary Club, June 14, 2000, "Matrimonial Law"
• Lecturer at Jewish Lawyers Association of Nassau County, March 2, 2000, "Marriage and Divorce"
• Lecturer at Plainview Hadassah, November 18, 1999, "American and Jewish Matrimonial Law"
• Lecturer at Samuel Field Y, November 17, 1999, "Personal Injury Law"
• Guest Speaker at Nassau County Bar Association, November 10, 1999, "The Parental Kidnaping Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act"
• Lecturer at National Institute for Paralegal Education, April 14, 1999, "The Personal Injury Paralegal"
• Guest Speaker on "APFC Money Show," WLIX radio-540AM, March 20, 1999
• Lecturer at National Conference of CPA Practitioners, November 6, 1997, "Financial Impact of Divorce on a Business and Its Owners"
• Lecturer at Association of Professional Financial Consultants, June 10, 1997, "Financial Impact of Divorce on a Business and Its Owners"
• Lecturer at Society of Independent Accountants, May 27, 1997, "Financial Impact of Divorce on a Business and Its Owners"
• Lecturer at Institute of Certified Financial Planners, May 13, 1997, "Financial Impact of Divorce on a Business and Its Owners"
• Nassau Bar Association, February 1995 and Winter 1997, "Divorce Trial Preparation and Trial Procedure"
• Lecturer at American Society of Women Accountants, Long Island Chapter, January 9, 1997, "Financial Impact of Divorce on a Business and Its Owners"
• Appearance on television discussing divorce and custody law, 1994 - 1995
• Lecturer at Temple Israel, May 14, 1991, "Divorce, Custody & Child Support"
• Lecturer at St. Catherine's Outreach, September 26, 1991, "Divorce, Custody, Child Support"
• Lawrence H.S. Adult Education, November 7, 1991, "Support, Custody and Visitation", October 17, 1991, "Matrimonial Law"
• Hofstra University Adult Education, Fall 1991, "Custody and Visitation Rights," "Father's Rights in New York State"
• Lecturer at Father's Rights Association, New York City, Fall 1990, "Child Support Standards Act of New York State"