Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Trial Lawyers in Venice, FL
For over four decades, our firm has provided zealous legal representation in Southwest Florida. Founded by W. Russell Snyder, a decorated Air Force veteran and AV Preeminent-rated attorney with 40 years of civil trial experience, we specialize in resolving complex estate disputes, trust litigation, and high-asset divorce cases. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with strategic mediation to minimize client stress and litigation costs. Partner Patrick J. Reilly, a board-certified civil trial lawyer with 33 years of litigation experience, brings additional expertise in commercial disputes and employment discrimination cases.Recognized as Super Lawyers and members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, we maintain a proven track record of success in both trial and appellate courts. Our dedicated support team includes Florida Registered Paralegal Valerie Aitken and experienced legal assistants who have handled hundreds of probate and trust cases. We serve clients from Tampa to Naples, focusing on efficient resolution of inheritance disputes, family law matters, and complex civil litigation while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Services
Divorce
Probate Litigation
Trust Disputes
Complex Civil Litigation
Mediation
Estate Disputes
Family Law
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury
Employment Discrimination
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 78 combined years of trial experience in civil litigation
- Our attorneys are board-certified in civil trial law
- Specialized mediation expertise for family and estate disputes
- AV Preeminent peer review rating since 1989
- Serving Southwest Florida clients from Tampa to Naples
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Services
Probate Litigation
We handle contested probate matters including will contests, trust disputes, and inheritance conflicts. Our attorneys represent beneficiaries and trustees in Southwest Florida, resolving issues related to estate administration, asset distribution, and fiduciary responsibilities. With decades of experience in both trial and mediation settings, we protect client interests while minimizing family conflict.
High-Asset Divorce
Our firm specializes in complex divorces involving substantial marital assets exceeding $500,000. We employ strategic mediation approaches to resolve property division, spousal support, and custody matters efficiently. When litigation becomes necessary, our board-certified trial lawyers advocate aggressively for equitable outcomes in contested divorce cases.
Complex Civil Litigation
We represent clients in multifaceted civil disputes including contract breaches, business conflicts, and employment discrimination cases. Our attorneys leverage 78 combined years of trial experience to navigate complex legal issues, with proven success in both jury trials and appellate proceedings across Florida and Pennsylvania.
Trust Disputes
Our practice focuses on resolving trust administration conflicts, beneficiary disputes, and trustee accountability issues. We represent both individual beneficiaries and institutional trustees in Southwest Florida, handling claims of financial exploitation, improper accounting, and breach of fiduciary duty through mediation or litigation.
Legal Mediation
We facilitate efficient conflict resolution through court-approved mediation services for estate, trust, and family law matters. Our attorneys, trained in specialized mediation techniques, help clients achieve cost-effective solutions while maintaining control over case outcomes outside traditional litigation processes.
People
W. Russell Snyder
Attorney
AV Preeminent-rated attorney with 40 years of civil trial experience in Florida. Specializes in estate disputes, trust litigation, and complex divorces. Recognized as Super Lawyer in 2013 and 2016. Former president of local bar associations and active community leader in Venice, Florida.
Patrick J. Reilly
Attorney
Board-certified civil trial lawyer with 33 years of litigation experience. Former Pennsylvania partner at Gross McGinley, LLP. Recognized as Super Lawyer in both Pennsylvania and Florida. Specializes in trust disputes, complex civil litigation, and employment discrimination cases. Currently serves as Sarasota Bar Association officer.
Questions
What areas of law does Snyder & Reilly specialize in?
We focus on probate litigation, trust disputes, high-asset divorces, complex civil litigation, and legal mediation services for clients in Southwest Florida.
How does your firm handle estate disputes?
We resolve contested probate matters through strategic mediation when possible, representing beneficiaries and trustees in inheritance conflicts, will contests, and fiduciary accountability issues.
Do you handle divorce cases outside Florida?
Our primary focus is Southwest Florida clients, but we can assist with jurisdiction-specific matters through appropriate legal partnerships when necessary.
What experience do your attorneys have in trial litigation?
Our attorneys have 78 combined years of trial experience, including multiple million-dollar verdicts and appellate court successes across civil, family, and commercial law areas.
How do you approach mediation services?
We use specialized mediation techniques to resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining client control over outcomes, focusing on estate, trust, and family law matters.
What credentials distinguish your firm?
We maintain Super Lawyer recognitions, board certifications in civil trial law, AV Preeminent ratings, and membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
