Welcome to the web site of W. Russell Snyder, P. A., a law firm which specializes in civil law disputes involving inheritance matters (probate and trust litigation and will contests), complex divorce, and personal injury and wrongful death actions.  Russ Snyder has been providing legal representation to clients throughout Southwest Florida since 1974.  He is well known as a civil trial specialist.  Russ Snyder has handled cases from Bradenton to Naples and inland to Wauchula and Winter Haven.  Personal injury and divorce cases are handled in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties.  Inheritance disputes are handled for estates pending in probate courts as far North as Manatee County and as far South as Collier County (Naples).

Over 50% of Russ Snyder’s time is spent providing legal services to fiduciaries and family members when a resident of Southwest Florida passes away and disputes arise regarding the validity of a will or trust or some other dispute arises during administration of the estate or trust.  Some of these cases involve an allegation of exploitation of the elderly.  Most of these cases are worked up and then resolved through mediation.  Russ Snyder has 20 years of experience in handling these inheritance disputes.  Further, Mr. Snyder has been involved in handling complicated divorce actions and serious personal injury cases throughout his career from his offices in Venice.

Russ Snyder is proud of the legal team he has assembled to assist clients.  The team is aggressive, yet informed and friendly to it’s clients.  Mr. Snyder is a serious minded, but claim trial lawyer.  This husband, father, former Law Review Editor, and community leader, loves his family and his work and has distinguished himself by taking on, and succeeding, at resolving emotional, complex, high dollar legal disputes.  You will receive the personal care and attention of this 29 year lawyer.

If you have a dispute within these areas of the law, please contact Russ Snyder today at (941) 485-9626 or e-mail him at info@snyderlawoffice.com.