Paul Jason Phipps

Paul Jason Phipps

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 200, Tampa, FL

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2009

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Paul J. Phipps

14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 200, Tampa, FL, 33602

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Paul Jason Phipps's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Joseph | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Who knew divorce could be this great.

Paul was an amazing lawyer. Lots and of attention to detail throughout the process. Very firm when dealing with the other side and protected my interests. He was available after hours when I needed it due to my unconventional work schedule. All around a great experience.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional Attorney

Highly recommend Paul Phipps for representation of legal matters. He is VERY knowledgeable and experienced in the field. From the first conversation, Paul was extremely helpful, professional, and attentive to my case. He immediately addressed any of my concerns, and returned phone calls and emails in... a timely manner. Once our case was settled, Paul refunded the unused portion of my retainer fee. I am very grateful for the services that he provided. It was extremely pleasant working with this attorney. I highly recommend!!

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Paul went above and beyond

I had a very tricky time sharing / custody case In June 2016. We were blindsided in court when the judge allowed evidence from 2009. We were unprepared to rebut the evidence ( I had none of the information needed at the time of the hearing ) so i was found in contempt of court. Paul said that was not... accurate what the judge did and said we are going to ask the Judge to reconsider his decision. We had a hearing on December 7th 2016 for the reconsideration and the Judge granted us the hearing. The hearing was set for January 30th 2017. Paul Phipps so so prepared to present my case and fight for my justice there would be no way we would lose. I am happy to say the Judge vacated his contempt of court charge against me. If Paul was not so persistent I could only imagine where I would be today with my son. Great job Paul.

Posted by Christina | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Attorney!

My case was stuck in a rot for 8 months . Fired my prior attorney and hired Mr. Phipps. Within a week I had my first trial date. Within a month n half my case was determined and I was able to relocate. Mr. Phibbs was knowledgeable , very kind, patient. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone tha...nk you Mr. Phibbs you are the best!

Posted by Debbie Meyer | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

OUSTANDING CARING LAWYER

Paul was very kind, understanding, and passionate as well as extremely prepared and had the response we desperately needed from the judge in a matter of minutes at our hearing. Highly recommend Paul to anyone who is looking for a lawyer who cares!

See All Client Reviews

Paul Jason Phipps's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Paul
Robyn Ashley Bonivich headshot
Robyn Bonivich

Child custody lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Paul was the opposing counsel on a recent, extremely contested child custody matter. All signs pointed towards a trial. Fortunately, Paul and I were able to settle the matter at a mediation. Both the mediator and myself believe that if another lawyer had been involved, it is unlikely the case would have settled. I enjoy working with Paul and happily endorse him!"

Leon Hillary Jones headshot
Leon Jones

Family lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Paul several years ago. He knows that a client needs to feel protected by the lawyer he or she hires. Paul does not let his ego dictate how best to handle the client's case. In family law, emotions can run high. Paul keeps a cool head and does not lose sight of the goal for the client."

Dale Steven Appell headshot
Dale Appell

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Paul several years ago. I've referred a number of clients to him for both family and criminal law matters. I will continue to do so. Paul is honest, passionate and capable. He practices law with integrity and empathy. I am confident in my endorsement of him."

George Anthony Melendez headshot
George Melendez

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paul Phipps is a lawyer of the highest caliber. He possesses the qualities of ethics and professionalism that surpass the requirements of the profession. Mr. Phipps is a compassionate lawyer who always has his client's interests at heart while exhibiting a great skill set in the courtroom as an advocate. I highly endorse Mr. Phipps."

Ingrid Marie Hooglander headshot
Ingrid Hooglander

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Paul was a worthy opponent in court! He was the consummate professional. He was prepared and handled himself very well during some intense cross-examination!"

Luke Allen Mattson headshot
Luke Mattson

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and always an advocate for his client. He is a great part of our family law community."

Olga Patricia Palma headshot
Olga Palma

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a very talented and skilled family law attorney. He does a great job in both litigating and settling his cases. I consider him a consummate professional."

Richard James Mockler III headshot
Richard Mockler

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Some smart people become attorneys, but they lack the right "feel" for being a lawyer. Paul Phipps knows the right things to say in court. He knows how to be professional, and he knows when to be tough with opposing counsel. He makes solid arguments in court, even when he is defending someone who made bad choices. Paul is a great lawyer and consummate professional. He is also a genuinely good guy, who is respected in court because he has a knack for making the right arguments for each case."

Christian Matthew Denmon headshot
Christian Denmon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working as opposing counsel with Paul in a higher conflict divorce case with a child. He did a fantastic job representing his client and looking out for his financial well being. But more than that, Paul looked for creative solutions that protected the child in our case as well as the client. He helped put the parties in a position to continue to work as co-parents when the divorce was complete. I endorse this lawyer."

Courtney Davis Bowes headshot
Courtney Bowes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an excellent attorney and truly cares about his clients. He is recognized for in the community for a high level of professionalism."

Christina Anton Garcia headshot
Christina Anton Garcia

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul has served as a guardian on case I was involved with. He has a wonderful reputation and has been a pleasure to work with. It is apparent he genuinely cares about the parties and their children. His personal interest and passion is unmatched."

Patrick Michael Singer headshot
Patrick Singer

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a fearless litigator who brings a realistic and professional approach to his clients as well as opposing counsel. Paul's attentiveness to the best interests of children can be seen in his work as an attorney and as a GAL. I recommend Paul to anyone with family law issues."

David Veenstra headshot
David Veenstra

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It has been my privilege to serve as opposing counsel on multiple matters with Mr. Phipps. I have, without exception, found him to be professional in all respects. I am happy to endorse this lawyer."

Amber N. Boles headshot
Amber Boles

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Phipps and I have worked together on numerous family law matters. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and a superb advocate for his clients. Above all, Mr. Phipps practices law with integrity."

View All Endorsements
Robert A McGlynn Jr. headshot
Robert McGlynn

Family lawyer

Syed Sharik Ahmed headshot
Syed Ahmed

Family lawyer

Nilo Jose Sanchez Jr. headshot
Nilo Sanchez

Divorce and separation lawyer

George Anthony Melendez headshot
George Melendez

Family lawyer

Leon Hillary Jones headshot
Leon Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

Richard James Mockler III headshot
Richard Mockler

Family lawyer

Christian Matthew Denmon headshot
Christian Denmon

Family lawyer

Jennifer Lynn Todd headshot
Jennifer Todd

Family lawyer

Ingrid Marie Hooglander headshot
Ingrid Hooglander

Divorce and separation lawyer

Natalie Faith Baird-King headshot
Natalie Baird-King

Mediation lawyer

Courtney Davis Bowes headshot
Courtney Bowes

Family lawyer

Kelli Lynne Mitchell headshot
Kelli Mitchell

Family lawyer

Luke Allen Mattson headshot
Luke Mattson

Family lawyer

David Veenstra headshot
David Veenstra

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

10 Best Family Law Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Client's Choice, AVVO

2014

Client's Choice, AVVO

2014

Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, Florida Supreme Court

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney at Law, Nelson Koster Family Law and Mediation

2016 - 2021

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Law Office of Paul J. Phipps, P.A.

2009 - 2020

Professor, St. Petersburg College

1998 - 2016

Assistant General Counsel, JPMorganChase

1988 - 1993

Military Policeman, United States Army

Associations

2020 - Present

HCBA Exeutive Council

Chair, Public Access Committee

2020 - Present

HCBA Military and Veteran's Affairs Committee

Member

2018 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Executive Council Member

2016 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2016 - 2018

CETL Adjunct Advisory Board

Board Member

2002 - 2007

Junior Achievement Hillsborough County

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Jones

Case Dismissed

State v. Grace

Case Dismissed

State v. Moore

Not Guilty Verdict

State v. Kuipers

Case Dismissed

State v. Kedzierski

Not Guilty

See More Legal Cases

Education

2008

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Tampa

B.S. Business Administration

N/A

Military Police Academy

Certification

Speaking Engagements

2016

SPC Teaching and Learning Conference

Effective Communication

2016

2016 Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl

Moderator and Judge

Publications

2016

AVVO Legal Guides Child Custody in Florida

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution