Rasheed Karim Allen

Rasheed Karim Allen

3.4
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 15 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Maitlaind, FL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family, Employment & Labor

220 Lookout Place, Suite 200, Maitlaind, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Rasheed

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 40%

Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy

40%
Employment and Labor 30%

Employment and labor, business start-ups, business litigation

30%
Family 30%

Paternity and time-sharing (custody), divorce, child support modification, adoptions, termination of parental rights, guardianships

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Allen Dawson

220 Lookout Place, Suite 200, Maitlaind, FL, 32751

Allen Dawson

400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600, Tampa, FL, 33602

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Rasheed Karim Allen's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Contracts & Agreements

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2018 | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent consultation!

Mr. Allen gave me solid advice to help me move forward. I was able to make a decision with regard to Tenant Law that equipped me when it came time to sign my Lease.

Posted by Tenickia | February 23, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Trustworthy counsel

Rasheed and his team do an excellent job preparing our contracts and advising us on business legal matters. He has consistently and effectively helped me meet the legal demands of our rapidly expanding company over the past four years. Rasheed is an invaluable part of our team!

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in FL, 2024

updated on 09/04/2024

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2021

updated on 04/27/2022

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2019

updated on 05/20/2020

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2016

Outstanding Educator Award, Rollins College

2015

The National Black Lawyers Top 100, The National Black Lawyers

2008

Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Scholarship,, Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

2008

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholar, Thurgood Marshall College Fund

2007

Florida Bar Foundation Fellowship, Florida Bar Foundation

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Attorney, Allen-Dawson, PLLC

2013 - 2016

Adjunct Professor, Rollins College

2012 - 2013

Managing Attorney, Kaufman, Englett & Lynd

2009 - 2012

In House Attorney, Maple Street Consulting

2008 - 2008

Legal Intern, US Attorney's Office, Middle District of FLorida

2007 - 2008

Clerk, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Florida

2006 - 2007

Legal Intern, Law Office of Barbara J. Williams

2003 - 2006

Claims Management, Geico Insurance Company

2002 - 2003

HR Generalist, Lockheed Martin Corporation

2001 - 2002

HR Specialist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

1997 - 1999

HR Generalist, Lord Corporation

Associations

2015 - Present

Virgil Hawkins Bar Association

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Mentor

2011 - Present

Wekiva Youth Sports Association

Coach

2004 - Present

Habitat for Humanity

Crew Leader

Sample of Legal Cases

Molly Nichols v. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, JP Morgan Chase and Seterus

Voluntary dismissal by lender and settlement for client

Gabriela Arraiz vs. FIELDS MOTORCARS OF FLORIDA INC et al.

Settlement for client

PRO FILE POWER SYSTEM LLC et al. vs. E AND D ENTERPRISES OF ORLANDO INC, et al.

Final judgment for client

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Education

2008

Florida A&M University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Maryland University College

2001

Temple University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2015

Stump the Real Estate Lawyer Panel

Real Estate Law Panel

2015

FIRE & ACLU - Know Your Rights Series

“Your Rights as a Tenant”

2013

LSSHRM

Horrible Bosses: Top 10 Most Common Pitfalls for Employers Concerning Hostile Work Environment and Sexual Harrassment

2012

Fall Class - Strayer University

Product Liability

Publications

2009

Tennessee Law Review, Vol. 76, p. 235, 2009. Research Assistant to Ngov, Eang L., Judicial Nullification of Juries: Use of Acquitted Conduct at Sentencing (2009).

Languages

English

Activity

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