Francis J. Russell

Direct: 508-459-7264
Office: 508-756-2423
Fax: 508-755-6640
email: russell@mountaindearborn.com
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Francis J. Russell

Partner

Fran brings a background in accounting to his general law practice, providing valued counsel for individuals and businesses on varied matters involving complex financial transactions. An expert in tax law, he is sought for advice on issues ranging from complicated divorces to the fine legal details of property ownership.

Fran specializes in probate litigation, including will contests and family law matters, as well as estate and trust planning and administration, state and federal taxation, commercial and residential real estate matters, the purchase and sale of businesses, and general corporate matters. He has practiced with the firm since 1981.

Education
Boston University Law School, LLM in Taxation, 1982
Suffolk University Law School, JD, 1979
Boston College and Georgetown University, BS, 1976
Bar Admissions
Massachusetts, Supreme Judicial Court, 1979
Professional & Community Affiliations
Worcester County Bar Association (President, 1997–1998)
Worcester County Bar Foundation
Massachusetts Bar Association (Board of Delegates, 1997–1998)
Massachusetts Bar Foundation, (Trustee, 2001–2004)
Board of Bar Overseers of the Supreme Judicial Court (Board Member, 2005–2009; Corporator, 1994–present)
Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts (Executive Committee, 2002–2005)
Town of Shrewsbury Finance Committee (1997–present)