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Paul Edwin Riffel

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 34% Family
  • 33% Estate Planning
  • 33% Bankruptcy / Debt

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($300/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (7)

I have been a resident of Florida since 1975. I have been married since 1979 and have two daughters. One is married and she is a journalist. The other is... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


1 star rating

“Very Poor Attorney”

Posted by: a Family client, 2011-10-22 4 months ago.

Client Review: I am a single mother and I don't make very much money and expected this attorney to represent me during this difficult in my life. I would not... more
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5 star rating

“A job VERY well done”

Posted by: Paul, 2010-04-05 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Riffel was very professional, yet down to earth with us. He handled our case in a way that put us at ease from the very beginning. He kept in... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Theodore James Rechel

I endorse this lawyer. Paul and I have had numerous cases against each other over the last 20 years. He is always well prepared and conducts himself... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Theodore Rechel , Tampa (FL), 5 months ago
David M. Caveda

Paul is a highly-qualified, experienced and well-respected family law attorney who is always a pleasure to work with.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Caveda , Tampa (FL), About 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

29 years since Paul Edwin Riffel was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1982 03/05/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Stetson University College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor - Cum Laude 1982
University of South Florida Political Science Bachelor of Arts 1979

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Professionalism Award Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa 2006
Brian Weakland Award Carrollwood Community Bar Association 2006

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association 2000-present
Member Florida Bar 1982-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Alimony Statute Revisions Lawyer by the Hillsborough County Bar Association 2010
Chapter 13 and Transitional Alimony Lawyer (HCBA) 2008

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
How to prepare Marital Settlement Agreements Bankruptcy for Family Law Attorneys 2011