Russell J. Adkins, Esquire

EKKER, KUSTER, MCCONNELL & EPSTEIN, LLC
Huntington Bank Building
One East State Street, Suite 400
P.O. Box 91
Sharon, PA 16146
Telephone: (724) 981-2000 ext. 220
Facsimile: (724) 981 – 2007
Email: rja@ekmelaw.com

A lifelong resident of Sharpsville, PA, I have deep family roots in the Shenango Valley, with a personal background in family-owned businesses (the former Shenango Beverage, Inc., and DeSantis Beer & Pop, among others). I graduated from Allegheny College (Meadville, PA) magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Communication Arts, and earned my law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

I am an avid fan of the University of Pittsburgh athletics teams, and on fall Saturdays I can often be found at Heinz Field cheering on the Panthers.

The primary emphasis of my law practice is Family Law, including:

• Complex Divorce, including experience with multi-million dollar marital estates
• Simple/no-fault divorce agreements
• Child Custody, including initial custody determinations, modifications, and relocation cases
• Domestic Relations (spousal and child support)
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Separation agreements
• Protection from Abuse
• Adoption
• Child emancipation
• Name changes

As part of my family law practice, I understand that each case demands and deserves a personalized approach and strategy. While there is always a place for traditional and time-tested strategies and practices, one size does not fit all when marriages, children, and families are at stake, and as such, I tailor my representation to the unique needs and goals of each individual client.

My practice also includes estate planning and administration, elder law, and general litigation, including personal injury and automobile accidents.

Prior to entering private practice, I worked as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas, gaining valuable experience and familiarity in numerous areas of law. I also was a Law Clerk in a large, Cleveland-based law firm.

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In December 2009, Matt Snyder of The Herald wrote a feature story on my home restoration project.

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One East State Street, Suite 400
Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146
724.981.2000
800.860.2007 (toll-free)
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