Paul Jason Phipps

I hired Paul Phipps in May 2011, as I was going through a messy divorce. He helped me with a difficult divorce. He was extremely supportive and gave me the confidence I needed to get through the most traumatic experience of my life. He was always well prepared and knowledgeable. He always was avail...able to answer my questions and offer guidance through this most trying episode in my life. His professionalism, dedication and commitment to me as his client was commendable. He was caring, trustworthy and fair. Paul Phipps is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney, with a caring heart. He is an excellent communicator who keeps you well informed during the entire process. He worked diligently to get a fair equitable marital agreement. I am very pleased with the end result and highly recommend Paul Phipps to anyone. I trust his legal counsel and have already recommended him to three women going through divorce. I cannot thank him enough for all he did for me and my daughters during a very difficult time.

When I first met Paul Phipps I was desperate to solidify my parental rights. I didn't have a lot of money and even less faith in the legal system. I was afraid I would forever be a "weekend dad" (or worse) to my daughter. Her mother and I couldn't agree to anything and I really needed help. All I wan...ted was an equal part in my daughter's life, and thanks to having the truth and this lawyer, that's exactly what I got. It wasn't easy or quick but it was worth it and I give Paul a lot of credit for helping to make that happen. From the beginning Paul was very easy to talk to. He's a great listener and source of advice. I never had a problem with getting in touch with him, he never missed an appointment, and was always on time. I felt like he was truly on my side and genuinely cared about doing the right thing for me and my family. His retainer fee was fair and he allowed me to make monthly installments to pay my bill as we went along. He gave me opportunities to do some of my own legwork to save money rather than just doing it himself to get paid. I never once felt like he was just trying to get more money from me. This was, in my opinion, a long court battle and I got what I paid for. In court, he kicked ass! He was able to anticipate the opposing lawyers actions and he was right on top of it. He was prepared and truly professional. He never fumbled or hesitated. That day in court I really felt justice. I have recommended Paul to friends and co-workers and will continue to do so. Custody battles can get really tough, Paul will help you get through it.

Paul represented me in my divorce which involved custody of a 6 year old child. As most, my divorce was enormously tragic and embarrassing for me. Of course, I never expected to be in any situation as a single mom. From the moment I met Paul he made me feel comforted, understood and most important...ly supported. He was empathetic to each and every concern I posed. He was never impatient or too busy to listen to my concerns, and I had many. As a strong female who hit rock bottom, I needed someone who had solutions and empathy, not sympathy or empty promises. Paul exceeded my expectations from day one. He returned my phone calls and emails on the same day. He even facilitated concluding my entire divorce within 6 months! I have never regretted hiring Paul Phipps. I am currently 1.5 years out from the day my divorce was final and I have never been less than satisfied with the results of my settlement. What I needed in mediation was a persistent, strong, supportive attorney and Paul was stronger than I expected. I often hear things like, “Wow, you really got the better deal out of your divorce!”. I credit that to Paul Phipps. After you have lived through the torment of realizing your husband wasn’t who you believed him to be and all the accompanying truths that lead to divorce, knowing that you got everything out of a divorce settlement is the sweetest justice. I can honestly say that having Paul retained as my legal representation felt more like having a strong, intelligent friend standing up for me and what was right. Unfortunately, I have needed Paul’s assistance since my divorce was final, for multiple violations of my parenting plan. In each occasion he exhibited the same caring, considerate, empathetic character that he encompasses. I would recommend Paul Phipps to everyone and anyone who experiences a divorce. I have even tried to persuade Paul to assist me in legal matters outside of his expertise!!! Of course, completely in character, he offered to help me find someone who could help. Just because he cares. You don’t find many attorneys like Paul Phipps.

I could offer a ton of reasons which would provide, in my opinion, valid justification for what I am about to share with you. Please please please, heed my advice and pass over this attorney. Lets began. One, he rarely available or willing to show compassion and dedication to your case. I could imagi...ne, judging from personal experience, that a divorce is completely DEVASTATING! Your entire life is suddenly in shambles and things become that much worse if your case would involve a minor child. With that being said, you would want an attorney that would dedicate themselves to making sure they not only have your best interest at heart, but that they would also try their best to diligently make the best of the situation. Well, also speaking from experience, I could tell you this...you wont find that in Paul Phipps. I could remember Phipps taking a two week vacation in the middle of my case. At least that what he told me. I found this out after spending two weeks trying to email and call him with absolutely NO RESPONSE! I fired him after that but, I hired him back because I did not have the money to retain another attorney. THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE. I wasn't like most clients. I was fairly intelligent and I expected results. I kept up with my case and expected Phipps to do the same. To my surprise, he didnt. Phipps just completed the bare minimums and left things that way. You shouldn't expect any and every attorney to be aggressive, instead you should definitely expect the attorney to fight for you (again, it's about your best interest). I felt, more times than often, that Phipps would tell me things just to give me hope and to stop my persistence that I had with every little concern that I had in my case. Again, these were my expectations for someone I am paying for their assistance, I will not continue on and on about things Phipps did wrong in my case because I might lose your interest and things might start to sounds as if I am complaining. I just say one last thing. When my case was heard in court (because as you would assume my former spouse was willing to be cooperate and decided to be mature during the divorce process <-- Sarcasm), Phipps completely crumbled. I was attacked and picked apart on the witness stand by the opposing attorney, he would not argue the issues that I felt was important to me so I was stuck with the outcome that did not work in my favor. Because of his actions or lack their of, we were not allowed to argue the fact that my former spouse left the jurisdiction of Hillsborough. Therefore, my former spouse was allowed to move, without argument, with my child outside of Hillsborough County. The things that I endured during my divorce as Phipps being my attorney still enticing anger within me. Instead, I vowed to use this and any other venue to spread the word about Phipps work ethics. This way, hopefully no one else would go through what I went through. If you chose not to heed my advice, then I hope things would work out better in your favor than things worked for me. If they don't, please help others not to receive poor assistance from Phipps. Thank you for your time