Ross E. Schulman

Top rated Family Law attorney in Naples, Florida

Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
Ross E. Schulman
Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.

Practice areas: Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more

Licensed in Florida since: 2015

Education: Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Selected to Rising Stars: 2017, 2023 - 2024

Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.

3200 Tamiami Trail North
Suite 200
Naples, FL 34103 Visit website
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Ross E. Schulman is a distinguished attorney practicing family law and estate planning at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., in Naples, Florida. Serving Southwest Florida, he is admitted to practice law in both Florida and New York.

As a Certified Financial Litigator by the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators, he brings a wealth of experience to his clients. His academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, and an LL.M. in estate planning from the University of Miami School of Law, Heckerling Graduate Program.

Mr. Schulman’s career began in finance, where he honed his negotiation skills on Wall Street. His tenure as a financial adviser at Morgan Stanley provided him with a deep understanding of asset classes and financial products, which now enriches his legal practice. His certifications, such as Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts) and various FINRA licenses, underscore his capability in handling complex financial matters within family law and estate planning.

Since being admitted to the bar in New York in 2014 and Florida in 2015, Mr. Schulman has been actively involved in several professional associations, including The Florida Bar's Family Law, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law, and Trial Lawyers sections, as well as the New York State Bar Association and the Collier County Bar Association. His dedication to his field is recognized through accolades like "Ones to Watch" by The Best Lawyers in America and Top Lawyer in Naples Illustrated Magazine.

Mr. Schulman’s commitment extends to the community, where he volunteers with The Shelter for Abused Women & Children and participates in the Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence Committee. His diverse background and accomplishments reflect his dedication to providing quality legal services.

Practice areas

Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Law, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law, Trusts, Wills

  • 80% Family Law
  • 20% Estate Planning & Probate

First Admitted: 2014, New York

Professional Webpage: https://wpl-legal.com/attorney/ross-e-schulman/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • The American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators, 2019 - present, 2023
  • The New York State Bar Association
  • The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
  • The Florida Bar, Family Law Section; Trial Lawyers Section, 2015 - present, 2023
  • The American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators, 2020 - present, 2023
  • The Florida Bar, Family Law Section; Trial Lawyers Section, 2015 - present, 2022
  • Collier County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2015 - present, 2022
  • The Florida Bar, 2015
  • New York Bar, 2014

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Master of Laws in Estate Planning, University of Miami, 2024
  • Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™), The American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators, 2019 - present, 2024
  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA®), 2015 - 2019, 2019

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Volunteer, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Gentlemen Against Domestic Violence Committee®, 2021 - present, 2023

Honors

  • Family Law, Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers®, 2024
  • Selected to Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list as a top rated family law attorney in Naples, Florida, 2023 – 2024
  • “Ones to Watch,” The Best Lawyers in America®, Family Law, 2024
  • See: https://guidetoflorida.com/naples/legal-services/woodward-pires-lombardo-p-a, Best of Florida, The Guide to Florida, 2023
  • Family Law, Top Lawyer, Naples Illustrated Magazine, 2023
  • Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., Best Law Firms ranking U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers®, 2023
  • 10 Best Attorneys – Florida, for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2018 – 2019, 10 Best Attorneys – Florida, for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Family Law Attorney, 2019

Educational Background

  • Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning, University of Miami School of Law, LL.M. earned May 2024, 2023-2024
  • Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business, 1998

Office location for Ross E. Schulman

3200 Tamiami Trail North
Suite 200
Naples, FL 34103

Phone: 239-307-6694

Selections

3 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2017, 2023 - 2024

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