Debi Vanessa Rumph

Debi Vanessa Rumph

also known as Tenant's Clinic, The Law Offices of Debi V. Rumph

4.4
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 26 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Foreclosure, Government, Real Estate

4700 Millenia Blvd, Ste 175, Orlando, FL

About Debi

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 80%

Representing tenants with disputes with landlords.

28 years

80%
Foreclosure 10%

Representing homeowners in foreclosure actions filed by lenders, homeowner associations, condo associations, and contractors.

28 years | 350 cases

10%
Government 5%

Representing governmental agencies in public finance transactions

17 years | 15 cases

5%
Real Estate 5%

21 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Debi V. Rumph

4700 Millenia Blvd, Ste 175, Orlando, FL, 32839

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Debi Vanessa Rumph's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Landlord & Tenant

Posted by Ivory | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Job well done

My deposit was wrongfully withheld. Attorney Debi Rumph was phenomenal from start to end and I have to mention one of her assistant Apolonia she was great!. They waste no time on my case I can assure you! I am well please. I have received my deposit back. Thank you Attorney Debi Rumph and your team f...or a job well done. Highly recommend.

Debi Rumph

Replied last November 24, 2024

Ivory, this is fantastic news! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that we were able to help you recover your wrongfully withheld deposit. Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience and kind words about Apolonia and me. They both work incredibly hard to provide exceptional service and achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. We're so glad that you're pleased with the results and that we could play a part in resolving this situation for you. We appreciate your recommendation and are always here to assist if you have any further legal needs in the future.

Posted by Tracy | October 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Insult to injury

Here is the thoughtful review I wished I had available before I “hired” this woman. I had a landlord falsely accuse me of non-payment of rent, stalk and harass me for context. Your options with Debi Rumph: 1) a strategy session for $2,500 or 2) full representation for $5,000. Don't worry, these price...s WILL change, but not in your favor!! I opted for the strategy session, although I could not get any elaboration on what this entails. Normally, this is what another lawyer would call a consultation. There is absolutely no strategy. She listens to you explain your case. And with that comes a lot of confusion where she blames her “staff” for how they loaded your information into her software system. She offers a host of “free” services, and will email spam you with her tenant’s clinic, but you will NOT be eligible for this! . When you question why you’ve been quoted such a high price, she will tell you your case is complex. This is code for ‘she has to do some work’. But, I was assured that if my landlord did not return my security deposit, she will do that for free when in reality, she won’t do anything at all. I will give her the credit of editing my “Amended Answers and Defenses” and “Counterclaim”. I was as happy as I was going to ever get and if she was honest, that’s where my story would have ended, but she wasn’t honest. If you move forward, you will see that your strategy session is actually a DIY - with assistance. You’ll find this out when she tells you she’s rendered all the service you will get for your $2,500! She never sets an expectation. You will find yourself constantly asking for clarity, email after email, in which she tells you she’s on vacation. I lost count on the times I had to ask for clarity. The only constant is terrible communication and enough frustration that you’re ready to just give her the money to be done with the added pain she causes. This is called throwing good money after bad. Don’t do it. When I went down that path, I gave her enough rope by asking her to come back with a couple different quotes for a couple different scenarios. This is the part where she should have strategized, but after a week (this time she was busy training a new staff person) she came back with one line. Pay me $5,500 more for a total of $8,000. She claimed she had to be there in person but would have to hire local counsel. After 3+ months, I was just told in 3 separate emails that I would not be able to recover damages without her but also that I can't recover damages with her - yes, it's that's bad. I'm not asking for clarity again. It’s a bait and switch operation. She never tells you what to expect, but you can expect to pay more money to find out. First sign of a bad landlord, get out. The only thing worse than a bad landlord is a bad lawyer who admittedly cannot communicate and is trying to take advantage of you and the situation. Listen to your gut because it's talking to you the same way as mine spoke to me. Use the money to get yourself out of the nightmare you're in and do not hire this woman to help you. It's a lose-lose situation. And if you're confused at how her prices just kept increasing with no rhyme or reason, join the club! When I finally asked if the attorney was the one responding because of endless emails that just create more confusion she responded that she doesn't have all day to read emails, but for the low price of $8,500 and counting...you can tho! Ms. Rumph, or Ms. McRae (she goes by both) I will be filing a complaint with the Bar as well the AG's office. Govern yourself accordingly.

Posted by Marcia | March 07, 2023 | Landlord & Tenant

Best Lawyer

We were having trouble from a previous land lord. My husband found this lawyer and randomly called and she answered. She asked questions and ask for information to be sent. Oh my goodness she is the best Lawyer i would highly recommend her to anyone having trouble with a land lord. I cannot stop sin...ging her praises.

Posted by Seemoi | October 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Landlord/Tenant

I retained Debi Rumph because of what I read on her review as a good lawyer. My husband and I think that she’s not not experienced in landlord tenant eviction. Nevertheless my family have to move because the other party had a stronger and potential lawyer. In other words my lawyer didn’t give it all ...her endeavor in this case.

Debi Rumph

Replied last October 27, 2022

I am so sorry you lost your eviction case. However, the people who must give it the case their all most is the client. As you know, I warn all of my potential eviction clients, that tenants MUST deposit the disputed rent into the court's registry, or the chances of getting evicted are very HIGH. I also warn tenants in advance: if you fail to make the rent deposit, there is little I will likely be able to do for you. You didn't make the deposits. When a tenant fails to take my advice, they proceed at their own peril. Again, I am sorry you had that experience. I would recommend following your attorney's advice in the future.

Posted by Hakeem | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Awesome Service

Debi Rumph is an awesome lawyer. Was really great at explaining things and our situation to us. Couldn't of asked for a better service. Would highly recommend to anyone needing a lawyer for security deposit issues!

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I worked with Ms. Rumph on a matter that was heavily litigated where she was opposing counsel. She is a zealous advocate for her clients, intelligent, extremely professional and very knowledgeable in her areas of specialty. I know any clients referred to her will be in good hands and their rights will be protected above and beyond."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2010

A+, Better Business Bureau

2010

A+, Better Business Bureau

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Debi V. Rumph

2002 - 2005

Professor, Famu College Of Law

1999 - 2002

Associate, Foley & Lardner, LLP

1998 - 1998

Summer Associate, Foley & Lardner, LLP

1997 - 1997

Summer Associate, Broad & Cassell

Associations

1998 - Present

Paul C. Perkins Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Central Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

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