Philip Russotti

AUTHOR AND DISTINGUISHED TRIAL ATTORNEY of an 80-person law firm in New York City now shares his lifelong experience through his latest books.

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How much easier would marriage be with a manual? What if you could learn the rules from an attorney who's "been there and done that?" The Essential Rules of Love is such a resource. Author Phil Russotti brings together his story as both a memoir and a manual that will... read more endorsements

- Alisa DiLorenzo, Author
When the love of his life died and he was beside himself with grief, Philip Russotti was thrown a lifeline by an insightful therapist: “Do you think that, with all your life experience, you might have some wisdom to pass on to your grandchildren about how... read more endorsements

- Donna Bearder, Author
The Essential Rules of Love is an exceptional, well-written, and thoroughly researched guide for successful love in relationships. The use of song lyrics about love scattered through the book is moving, and I didn’t realize the staggering number of... read more endorsements

- Marie Scott, Bestselling Author
A unique approach to love and a must read for anyone who truly wants to be a better lover... read more endorsements

- Paul Debary
Mr. Russotti examines love with empathy, courage, honesty, and humor. He deals with love and loss. We start with a definition of what it is and then discuss love and sex. The author suggests some rules to govern love, then shifts to... read more endorsements

- James M. Hazen
Engaging and Intelligent

I expected the memoir and self-help aspects of The Essential Rules of Love, but I did not know it would be such an interesting and intelligent... read more endorsements

- MG
Great insights into relationships!

The book was purchased as a gift for Valentine's Day, but instead of giving it away, I gave it to myself. And what a great read! The insights are plentiful and the anecdotes on point. Love has to be worked... read more endorsements

- Emily Campbell

About Philip

Mr. Russotti had a 10-year relationship with his late wife, Susan, during which time he discovered what was truly needed to create a successful relationship. His two prior marriages ended in divorce but his third marriage embodied the best relationship one could hope for. The Essential Rules of Love chronicles Phil and Susan's story and how they lived their relationship. Following Susan’s death in 2017, Phil utilized his 40-year career as a distinguished trial attorney in New York (specializing in medical malpractice cases) to research the foundations of successful relationships, He explored the psychological, neuroscientific, biological, evolutionary, chemical, and philosophical underpinnings of love and relationships. He combined that research with his experience in this relationship and analyzed love and relationships through the lens of an experienced trial lawyer. The result is this book that distills the topic into Rules to follow to achieve and maintain a positive loving relationship.

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