Family law attorney Russell I. Marnell will speak at the 2015 Long Island Tax Professionals Symposium to be held this week, November 18-20, 2015, in Woodbury, N.Y.  Mr. Marnell, who is founder of the Law Offices of Russell I. Marnell P.C., has practiced matrimonial law and represented clients in matters of divorce, custody and family law for more than thirty years. He has regularly been sourced by the press for comment regarding celebrity marriages and divorces, and is consistently and highly ranked by legal industry associations including SuperLawyers®, Martindale-Hubbell® and AVVO.

Mr. Marnell’s presentation, titled, “Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements…not just for celebrity couples” will outline the benefits of and need for such agreements as well as what should be included within, what is enforceable, and issues that can surface when these documents are improperly drafted.  Further, it will outline the legal and social aspects of pre- and post-nuptial agreements, as well as challenges now being faced by the courts given revised marital laws in New York state, civil unions, dual income couples, and later-in-life marriages.

With extensive experience across both legal and financial disciplines, Russell I. Marnell, is highly regarded as an expert in complex divorce, matrimonial and family law. When not litigating on behalf of his clients, he is a sought after guest lecturer and news media resource.  He successfully navigates clients through challenging legal situations which require a disciplined legal and financial eye given his cross-industry expertise in both finance/accounting and law.  Currently, Mr. Marnell is admitted to practice law in New York, California, Nevada and Florida, as well as the United States Tax Court and Federal District Court.  He earned his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law (Long Island), holds an MBA in Accounting, and passed the Certified Public Accountants examination.

The Long Island Tax Professionals Symposium (LITPS) is a thirteen-year old event started by the Internal Revenue Service. Twelve-years ago, Nassau/Suffolk Chapter of NCCPAP became the primary sponsor and coordinator of the Symposium, now a forum for more than 700 CPAs, enrolled agents, corporate tax executives, financial planners and attorneys. Attendees are provided with the most current, authoritative information on tax law and interpretations affecting business and clients nationwide. The three-day seminar contains more than 80 professional presentations delivered by acknowledged leaders and experts in their respective fields, as well as speakers from the IRS, NYS, the Social Security Administration and local government tax officials. The event is being held November 18-20, 2015 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, N.Y.

About the Law Offices of Russell I. Marnell, P.C.

The Law Offices of Russell I. Marnell, P.C. concentrates its legal expertise in the areas of complex divorce, matrimonial, and family law. For 30 years, the firm has provided exceptional legal representation to Nassau and Suffolk county (Long Island) residents and defended the rights and interests of clients amid divorce, custody and family law proceedings.  Firm founder Russell I. Marnell is an expert in the area of complex divorce and has been consistently recognized for professional excellence by Super Lawyers®, The Best Lawyers in America®, AVVO and Martindale-Hubbell®.  For more information about the Law Offices of Russell I. Marnell, P.C. and its team of divorce attorneys, visit http://www.nyfamilydivorcelawyer.com.