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Russell Knight
Naples Family Attorney
Primary Areas of Practice:
Specialization: Divorce, Child Support & Child Custody
Hi! I’m Russell Knight and I was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. My family moved to the United States in 1991 and we all started our own businesses here in this great country.
I attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Computers Systems.
After two years working as a computer programmer for a Fortune 50 company, I decided that I’d rather work with people than machines.
So, I enrolled in the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana, Illinois.
Upon graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2006, I began working for a small general practice law firm in Chicago, Illinois.
After 3 rough and tumble years learning how a family law firm works in the great Recession, I resigned from the small Chicago law firm and moved to Mexico to perfect my spoken Spanish. A few months later, I returned to Chicago, Illinois to open up The Law Office of Russell D. Knight.
The Law Office of Russell D. Knight in Chicago is now a premier Chicagoland area family law firm and I’m very proud of the business I have built.
I later got my license to practice law in Florida and opened up a family law firm in Naples, Florida. I, typically, spend most of my time in Naples, Florida. However, my staff for both the Chicago and Naples, Florida offices are busy in a tall tower in Chicago working on cases for both locations.
I really enjoy staying active, spending time with my kids and constantly reading and researching family law topics in both Chicago and Florida.
Seth Lapidus
Primary Areas of Practice:
Divorce and Family Law
Seth Lapidus graduated from University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana majoring in Integrative Biology in 2013 and matriculated to the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana’s College of Law earning his Juris Doctorate in 2016. Seth is licensed in Illinois and recently passed the Florida bar exam. Seth has completed the 8-day National Family Law Trial Institute’s Kolodny Trial Skills Course.
Terry DeSalvo, Jr., Esq.
Senior Partner
Primary Areas of Practice:
Specialization: Contested Divorce, High Net Worth Divorce, Alimony and Child Custody
Attorney Terry DeSalvo brings over a decade of dedicated family law experience to clients throughout Southwest Florida. Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Terry relocated to Southwest Florida in 2003 and has since become an integral part of the legal community, serving families in Lee, Charlotte, and Collier counties with distinction.
Education & Academic Excellence
Terry’s academic achievements reflect his commitment to legal excellence. In 2007, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), where he distinguished himself as a top performer. Building on this foundation, Terry attended Florida Coastal School of Law (FCSL) in Jacksonville, graduating Cum Laude and ranking in the Top 14% of his law class.
Professional Experience & Recognition
During law school, Terry gained valuable practical experience as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable James R. Adams in Lee County. This early exposure to the judicial process proved invaluable when, as a Certified Legal Intern with the State Attorney’s Office of the 20th Judicial Circuit, Terry tried and won his first case during his 3L year—a remarkable achievement that foreshadowed his future success in litigation.
Licensed to practice law in Florida since 2013, Terry has focused exclusively on family law throughout his career. Before joining Family First Legal Group as Partner, he practiced as an Associate Attorney, developing deep expertise in all aspects of family law matters. His dedication to the profession has earned him recognition as a Florida Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2021, a prestigious honor reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40.
Professional Memberships
Terry maintains active membership in key professional organizations:
- Florida Bar – Member in Good Standing since 2013
- Lee County Bar Association – Member since 2013
Legal Philosophy & Approach
Terry’s approach to family law is rooted in understanding that legal disputes involving family members require both compassion and strength. He believes in being patient and understanding with clients while never backing down from a fight when their interests are at stake. This balanced approach has made him a trusted advocate for families throughout Southwest Florida.
His continued mission is threefold: to serve as an exceptional advocate for his clients at Family First Legal Group, to be a respectful colleague within the legal community, and to remain an upstanding member of the Southwest Florida community he calls home.
Personal Interests
When not practicing law, Terry enjoys spending quality time with his family, fishing in Southwest Florida’s abundant waters, and following his beloved Cleveland Browns.
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