Russell E. Farbiarz
Antanvage Farbiarz PLLC
Russell E. Farbiarz, Esq. provides advice and counsel to families and individuals looking for creative and effective solutions to their legal problems. Mr. Farbiarz considers it a privilege to assist his clients with what is often the largest problem or, in many cases, opportunity they have faced – whether it be the death of a loved one, the purchase of a residential or commercial property, purchase of a business, or a divorce, custody or support matter – and is committed to helping his client achieve their objectives. Indeed, as one recent client wrote in a testimonial: “If you are looking for an attorney that actually cares about his clients then you need to go and see Russell.”
Mr. Farbiarz focuses his practice on estate planning, estate administration, elder law, and real estate matters, while additionally practicing in the areas of corporate formation, bankruptcy and family law. Recognizing that each client’s needs are unique, Mr. Farbiarz provides advice and solutions custom-tailored to each client’s circumstances.
As a Pennsylvania licensed Title Agent, Mr. Farbiarz is in a unique position to assist his client’s in structuring their real estate transactions in a tax-efficient manner, while avoiding and, in some cases, resolving underlying title issues.
In his free time, Mr. Farbiarz enjoys traveling, watching baseball games and spending time with his wife, children and dog.
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Elder Law
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- DUI & DWI
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Credit Cards Accepted
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- ID Number: 209482
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney
- Antanvage Farbiarz PLLC
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- Assistant District Attorney
- Berks County District Attorney's Office
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- Law Clerk
- Vermont Trial Court
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- Legal Intern
- Wexler & Burkhart
- Intern
- Rhode Island Department of Health
- Roger Williams University School of Law
- J.D. (2007) | Law
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- Brandeis University
- B.A. (2003) | Political Science & History
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- Peer Reviewed
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Elite Lawyer
- Elite Lawyer
- Since 2020
- Best Probate Lawyers in Bethlehem
- Expertise.com
- A+
- Better Business Bureau
- Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce
- Member
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- Activities: Former President & Vice President of the Board of Directors
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- Berks County Estate Planning Council
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- Rotary Club of Hamburg
- Member
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- Activities: President 2012-2013
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- New York State Bar Association
- Member
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- New York State Bar # 4562880
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- Berks County Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
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- Strategies for Avoiding Probate in Pennsylvania
- Antanavage Farbiarz, PLLC Blog
- How Does Coronavirus Relief Bill Affect Seniors
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- Victim-Offender Mediation: A New Way of Disciplining America’s Doctors
- Michigan State Journal of Medicine and Law
- Case Note: Glittone v. Ethier, 870 A.2d 1022 (R.I. 2005)
- Roger Williams University Law Review
- Not Minding My Own Business, Antanavage Farbiarz, PLLC Podcast
- From Joining to Running a Law Firm, Lawyerist Podcast
- Being Authentic, Solo de Facto Podcast, Episode # 024
- Helping Families Prepare Plans to Avoid the Court Room, Latte with a Lawyer Podcast #38
- Preparing Your Business For The Unexpected
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- Q. How do i sign away my parental rights without having to pay any child support.
- A: You should certainly consult a family law attorney in your area as this is a very important decision that should not be taken lightly. As Mr. Levine has correctly pointed out, if the child's mother's husband is willing to adopt your child, you could voluntarily terminate your parental rights which would end your child support obligation.
- Q. Does my mother need to specify beneficiaries on her accounts or is the Will sufficient to settle the estate?
- A: You should contact an Estate lawyer in your area immediately. Generally speaking, a will can and does distirbute probate assets - assets owned in the decedents name at the time of death. While you can put beneficiary designations on bank accounts, if there are not designations then the asset would likely be probate and governed by the will. there can be reasons to establish beneficiaries on accounts and times when doing so is detrimental. Consult with an attorney before making any decisions on your or your mother's estate planning.
- Q. Hello, my wife has just handed me an “acceptance of service”and asked me to sign. What does this mean?
- A: First off, you should contact a divorce attorney immediately to review anything before you sign it. Typically an acceptance of service is a document that verifies that you have been served with a complaint (in your case it sounds like a complaint in divorce). Read the document. If you aren't sure don't sign and make an appointment with an attorney immediately.
