Christopher Russell Bruce

Christopher Russell Bruce

Divorce Lawyer for Women in West Palm Beach, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Florida
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Biography

I am a native of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. I married another lawyer after swearing I never would, and now my wife and I are the proud parents of two young children. Outside of the office, and spending time with my family, my passion is saltwater fishing and marine conservation.

I am a Marital & Family Law Specialist (Florida Bar Board Certified). My law practice for nearly my entire legal career has been focused on representing clients through complicated divorce, alimony, and child custody cases in West Palm Beach and the surrounding South Florida area. Typically when I am involved there is the need to confront a difficult or intimidating person, an important long-term support claim, business valuation or asset tracing issue, or a serious issue involving children.

My goal is to obtain a favorable result for my clients as quickly and efficiently as possible so they can move on to the life they desire and deserve to be living.

I am a divorce litigator. I believe that in many instances the shortest and optimal path to favorably resolving complex family disputes with difficult people requires strategic litigation. I represent my clients through all stages of this process, including at trial, and in Florida’s appellate courts.

While I represent men and women, I focus my practice on helping female clients through divorces from controlling, manipulative, and narcissistic type husbands. These cases are exceptionally challenging on multiple levels. I strive to take on these representations because I know my female clients will have a dramatically improved and transformed-for-the-better life once their divorce is over. Knowing that I am the lead on facilitating this type of life transformation for my clients is professionally rewarding, and is what motivates me each d

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Video Conferencing
  • FaceTime
  • Zoom
  • RingCentral
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We charge fixed prices for representing clients in complex divorce cases involving difficult people.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 058283
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Divorce Lawyer
Bruce Law Firm, P.A.
- Current
Partner
Nugent Zborowski & Bruce
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Associate divorce lawyer and ultimately partner of this marital and family law firm.
Attorney
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP
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Summer associate and then associate attorney in corporate, litigation, and bond finance practice areas.
intern
Ernst & Young
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Intern in tax department.
Education
Florida State University
J.D. (2008) | Law
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Honors: Graduated with Honors.
Activities: Moot Court (President) Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law
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University of Florida
B.S. (2005) | Accounting
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Awards
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Superlawyers rising star 2014-2020.
Professional Associations
Susan Greenberg Family Law Inn of Court
Master
- Current
Activities: One of the founding members of this organization which exists to improve the practice of law in South Florida divorce courts and promote ethics in the legal profession.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Control Your Difficult Divorce
Christopher R. Bruce
Florida Divorce Law Guide
Christopher R. Bruce
How to Find, Hire, and Work with Your Divorce Lawyer
Christopher R. Bruce
Women's Guide to Getting Organized for Divorce
Christopher R. Bruce
How to Divorce Your Controlling, Manipulative, Narcissistic Husband
Christopher R. Bruce
The Best Divorce
Christopher R. Bruce
Speaking Engagements
Family Law Update, Palm Beach County Bench Bar, West Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach County Bar Association
Co-chaired this continuing education seminar for the Palm Beach County Bar Association.
Certifications
Board Certified Marital & Family Law Specialist
Florida Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Wellington Divorce Lawyers
Contact & Map
Bruce Law Firm, P.A.
Wellington Divorce Lawyers
12008 South Shore Blvd
Suite 107
Wellington, FL 33414
Toll-Free: (561) 810-0170
Monday: 8 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 8 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 8 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Our phones are answered from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Bruce Law Firm, P.A.
West Palm Beach Divorce Lawyers
1601 Forum Place
Suite 1101
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Telephone: (561) 810-0170
Monday: 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Our phones are answered from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
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