Ronald Russo's practice focuses on professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-income individuals. He consistently receives an AV® Martindale-Hubbell® rating, the highest possible, from peers and judges. Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2006 and by Super Lawyers® since 2009, Ron has held positions on the Board of Directors, as Treasurer, and as President of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, where he also edited the Lawyer magazine. He earned an LLM in taxation, graduating first in his class, and a Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude, from the University of Florida, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif. Ron has published in the University of Florida Law Review and received six American Jurisprudence awards. His practice covers complex family law matters, including dissolution, child custody, modification, enforcement, and appeals. He has represented clients such as Anheuser-Busch distributorship owners, New York Yankees members, and executives from Publix Supermarkets and Outback Steakhouse, as well as doctors, lawyers, judges, and professional athletes. Ron is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and a Master of the Family Law Inn of Court in Tampa Bay. He has authored and co-authored numerous legal publications and taught at the University of Florida Law School.
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1974, Florida
1976, U.S. Tax Court
MembershipsHillsborough County Bar Association (Treasurer, 1983-1985, Director, 1985-1989, Chairman of Executive Committee, 1987-1990, Editor of The Bulletin, 1988-1989, President, 1990-1991, Recipient, 1984 James M. “Red” McEwen Memorial Award)
American Bar Association (Member, House of Delegates, 1992-1994)
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Florida
Class of 1974
J.D.
with honors
University of Florida
Class of 1975
LL.M.
Taxation
Other EducationUniversity of South Florida
Class of 1971
B.A.
Legal CertificationsFormer Board Certified Tax Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
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501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 700Tampa, FL 33602U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Ronald J. Russo was admitted in 1974 to the State of Florida.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Ronald J. Russo is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Ronald J. Russo has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Ronald J. Russo attended University of Florida and University of Florida.