Russell “Rusty” Boleman III - Richmond, VA
Attorney at Boleman Law Firm, P.C.
Bankruptcy Law Lawyers in Richmond, VA
2104 W Laburnum Avenue Suite 201 Richmond, VA 23227
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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35
Years
Experience
Richmond Bankruptcy Law Lawyer
Updated: 08/20/2026
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Russell “Rusty” Boleman III, Chairman Emeritus of Boleman Law Firm, P.C. and his wife, Gayle have enjoyed more than fifty five years of marriage and working together. Their early days were spent in Virginia, Illinois, Wisconsin and finally Texas, where Rusty worked as a technical recruiter in the oil industry. Then, suddenly, the American oil industry collapsed with low oil prices. Rusty and Gayle, along with thousands of American oil workers, experienced loss of jobs and income.
As Boleman Law clients know all too well, during a financial crisis, bad things can happen to anyone. The poor treatment Rusty and Gayle received as they sought solutions to financial problems led them to believe that there was a need for a change in bankruptcy law practice. At age 40, those experiences led Rusty to law school in Richmond -much later in life than most of his law school colleagues. He worked all through law school with Gayle at his side. After graduation, they founded Boleman Law Firm in 1991 with the goal of treating everyone who came to them seeking help with respect and dignity, while providing excellence in customer service and legal advice.
Rusty’s strong commitment to legal knowledge, ethics and community service has made him one of Virginia’s leading lawyers, Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell and a Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2017 Virginia Leader in the Law. 35 years later, the firm that bears his name has helped thousands of Virginians regain their financial health. Over 50 Boleman Law professionals carry on the traditions of excellence and compassion as they provide assistance to over 10,000 folks each year.
Rusty and Gayle are proud parents of one daughter and grandparents of two grandchildren and a great grandchild. They and their cat are now enjoying semi-retirement and spending time with their family. But, no matter where they are, they are never far from their other family, the lawyers and staff who strive every day to make Boleman Law Firm a safe and happy place for both clients and employees.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Leaders in the Law, Class of 2017
- AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
- “Legal Elite,” Virginia Business
- “Super Lawyers,” Richmond Magazine
Other Sources of Feedback About Russell “Rusty” Boleman III
Included on the 2009 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2008 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Richmond, School of Law,
Richmond,
Virginia
J.D.
Honors: Dean’s Advisory Board
Non Legal Education
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Wake Forest University,
Winston-Salem,
N.C.,
USA, 1970
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology
Major: Chemistry - Law of the European Economic Community, Cambridge University, England
Current Employment Position(s)
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Chairman Emeritus
Classes and Seminars
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Past adjunct professor, School of Business, University of Richmond
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Past adjunct professor, T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond
- Virginia Continuing Legal Education
Pro Bono Activities
- Virginia Poverty Law Center, Board Member
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
- Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME)
- Virginia Housing Development Authority
- Legal Information Network for Cancer (LINC)
- National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
Published Works
Articles
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Community Outreach Programs from Boleman Law Firm
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Six tips on interviewing a bankruptcy lawyer
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The law firm that started on a door
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1991
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
- Virginia Supreme Court
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Virginia
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia
Other Affiliations
- Richmond Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section (Past Chairman)
- Virginia State Bar, Bankruptcy Section (Member)
- National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees (Member)
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar (Member)
- National Consumer Law Center
- Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
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Contact
2104 W Laburnum Avenue
Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23227
Phone Number: 866-621-6350
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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