Jeffrey A. Runge
President and CEO
Attorney Jeffrey A. Runge is the founder and principal of FamilyLegal. Having been raised by a single parent, Attorney Runge brings to the firm an untiring work ethic, one that is reminiscent of a bygone era. He is a pioneer in Massachusettsking legal services more accessible to working-class individuals, staying true to a belief that everyone is entitled to quality legal representation when they need it. With his strong litigation background, Attorney Runge serves as the Director of FamilyLegal's Family Law Practice Group. He has focused his expertise on handling complex and highly contested divorce and child custody cases throughout his 12-year career.
Due to his proficiency in family law, Attorney Runge was appointed by the Governor of New Hampshire as Chairperson of a special Legislative Committee created to review the state's child support system. Serious gaps were identified as a result of his involvement, leading to the implementation of changes in the system to protect adults and children affected by child support issues. Attorney Runge has also contributed to a number of other Legislative Committees relating to family law, divorce, child custody and child support. Additionally, he has participated in legislative efforts to initiate new laws for correcting unfair and unfavorable legal aspects of family law litigation.
As a trial lawyer, Attorney Runge has been involved with some very unique cases. While representing an "insider" in the President Clinton sex scandal, he was able to secure a considerable financial sum for his client's story of Presidential escapades. Attorney Runge's expertise was also sought when a young mother prepared to bring a paternity action against a well-known international rock star. In this case, Attorney Runge developed and implemented a strategy that allowed the woMassachusettsn to obtain a very favorable financial settlement without compromising her custodial rights or time with the child. When it comes to protecting his clients' interests, Attorney Runge takes an aggressive stance. He has brought legal actions against billionaires, local and state police departments, fire departments, prosecutors, large companies, and even individual U.S. states.
Attorney Runge earned his B.S. from Southern New Hampshire University in Massachusettsnchester and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Massachusettsssachusetts School of Law in Andover, Massachusetts. He is admitted to the State and Federal Bar in New Hampshire and the State Bar in Massachusettsssachusetts. Under Attorney Runge's direction, FamilyLegal has become a premier New England law firm, providing high-quality legal representation in the areas of family law, criminal law, personal injury, and bankruptcy.