Theodore James Rechel

Ying Gao

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I was so honored to intern with Ted for a semester while I was in law school. Ted is a giant in the Family Law world. He is great not only because he is an extremely knowledgeable and skilled attorney, but also because he is an exceptionally compassionate human being. Ted is THE family lawyer I would recommend my family and friends, and clients to go to in the Tampa Bay Area."

Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. A contributor to the legal community and a real asset to the bar in general."

Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Theodore. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Brian Monk

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ted Rechel is an honest and effective advocate of the highest caliber. I heartily endorse Mr. Rechel for all types of family law matters."

Merrie-Roxie Crowell

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Cynthia Waisman

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

William Hanlon

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been practicing criminal law for almost 20 years. I have done a lot of trial work. My divorce was recently resolved, but not without a lot of effort on Mr. Rechel's part. I hired Mr. Rechel because I had seen him in court and watched him try a case against another lawyer long before I hired him to represent me. He was excellent then, and he was excellent in the handling of my divorce. To be a great family law attorney you have to be more than a lawyer because of the emotional turmoil that many divorces can create. Ted is a master at preparing his case and his client for court. His knowledge of the law forced the other side to reconsider their position, and in my opinion brought an end to a terrible situation. My wife was very unrealistic and unreasonable. Once, she and her lawyers understood that Mr. Rechel and I would never back down she finally agreed to end the case. I only hope that anyone reading this endorsement calls me to learn more.."

Jennifer Ficarrotta

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ted was appropriately aggressive, respectful, and honest. He was mindful of fees and costs and his staff and office have always been helpful and responsive."

James Kramer

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had numerous cases against Ted over the past 20 years, and on every occasion he's shown himself to be an extremely competent, knowledgeable, resourceful and experienced adversary. While trying a case against Ted is never easy, I know Ted will be an above board and honest opponent, and professional throughout. We may and often do see things differently, but I always respect his opinion even while disagreeing with it - so much so that Ted is also my first choice as mediator when I have a tough case where a mediator with his excellent background, experience and judgment - and his ability to communicate and reasonably argue the 'trade-offs' may be the only way a case can be settled reasonably instead of having to be tried at much greater expense and risk to the client. As an attorney or mediator, I would and have recommended Ted highly and without reservation - even to attorney friends of mine who I was too close to personally to represent myself."

Nadine Jett

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer's contributions to this site are invaluable. I happily endorse this lawyer's work, ability and charity to those asking for advice. Further, I like to endorse good lawyers, because I find the AVVO rating system to be dishonest and corrupt. Frequently, disgruntled litigants on the opposing side (not your clients) will bash a lawyer on this site, pretending to be "your" client. When this situation is brought to AVVO attention, Avvo refuses to do anything to investigate and remove the false, slanderous "client" reviews. AVVO is a mean petty internet blog site trying to make money off of lawyers, and does not care if the public receives truthful information."

Kristina Foster

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Rechel is a professional, very competent lawyer in family law, as well as other areas of the law."

Lisa Bedwell

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I first met Ted when I was working as staff counsel for the family judges in the 13th Judicial Circuit. He impressed me then as a reliable advocate of great integrity. Any work product he submitted to the Court was sure to be well-researched and creative in its approach. After nearly six years with the Court I knew I could only leave to work for the best, and that is Ted. In the weeks leading up to my transfer to Rechel & Associates I was repeatedly congratulated by my judges and other family law professionals for my good fortune, since Ted Rechel has a reputation for being both a consummate professional and a good man."

David Caveda

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been opposing counsel on several family law cases involving Ted going back to 1994. Ted is an intelligent and ethical attorney who always provides excellent representation for his client."

Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."

Angela Green

Unknown lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.This attorney has a strong reputation, is a zealous advocate for her clients and is a credit to the legal community."

Olga Palma

Family lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ted is one of the most aggressive and creative opposing counsels I have had in my 12 year career as a family law attorney. He is very dedicated to his clients and does his best to make sure they receive an equitable outcome. There is no question that one must always be prepared when Ted Rechel is opposing counsel."

Donald Foster

Family lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I previously worked for Mr. Rechel for 3 years and have worked with him on cases for the decade since then. He has been a respected mentor and a worthy colleague of the highest ethical caliber. He is an aggressive attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients who works on securing every benefit for them while maintaining the respect of his peers and judges. I strongly recommend him to anyone seeking an attorney with the highest skills in Florida Marital and Family Law."

Jeffrey Koster

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ted is an excellent lawyer who I have had the pleasure of litigating against. His professionalism and ethics are of the highest caliber and he is a zealous advocate who provides the very best level of service to his clients. He is an asset to the family law community."

Robert Morris

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ted is knowledgeable intelligent and a true professional. I personally know that he is a zealous advocate and highly ethical. I would and do recommend him to everyone in Tampa who has a family law matter that needs an experienced attorney. Robert Morris"

Joseph Cairns

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ted since I began practicing family law. Regardless of the contentiousness of the case, he conducted himself in a professional manner, though continued to zealously advocate for the interests of his clients."