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I have been practicing law since 1996. The most important thing to look for in an attorney is his or her ability to listen. All to often I hear the most vital information from my clients after listening to them for an extended period of time, and it is often the last things they tell me which are most important to assisting them with their legal troubles. Counseling a client, guiding him or her through what might be the most difficult time in a person's life is perhaps the most important aspect of an attorney's job.
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Po Box 510727, Punta Gorda, FL, 339510727
18245 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte, FL, 33954
28 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Jennifer | July 20, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Jeff is thorough, passionate, down to earth, supportive, caring, a fireball and victims advocate
I have had the fortunate opportunity to obtain Jeff Rapkin as counsel in two separate cases. He was my counsel for an incredibly complicated divorce and business ownership litigation in 2008 which involved immigration laws, small business assets, and victim protection. Jeff was by my side, communica...
Posted by Summer | June 10, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Stellar Attorney
Not only did he make my divorce nearly painless, he was fair, diligent and most of all kind. You don't meet many people like him, much less attorneys. I can't say enough good about him and his practices.
Posted by Nicole | January 30, 2012 | Family
When you have to bet your children on the advice of an attorney....
When you have to bet your children on the advice of an attorney...this is the man you want to choose. He has been with me every step of my battle in family court and knows what information to use and exactly how to use it. He actually cares about the children involved and their families and us...
Posted by Connie | January 29, 2012
Best lawyer I have ever met
I DO recommend him to everyone I know and 3 of my friends I referred are now clients as well. I have never heard anything bad about him. He is the most caring attorney and is truly devoted each clients well being. He really cares about each client. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer! He makes ...
"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Jeff years ago when we were co-workers at the Public Defender's Office. Jeff is extremely competent in his field of law and moreover, I have always found him to be a man of his word! If you need help with your divorce or other family matter, call Jeff."
"I endorse this lawyer. I got to know Jeff when I was working at the State Attorney's Office in Charlotte County. He is smart, professional and an excellent advocate. We worked with him at my old firm, and I am happy to recommend him to prospective clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeff is one of the greatest lawyers I know; in any field. He is a wonderful human being, compassionate and honest as the day is long. Yes, despite public perception to the contrary, attorneys can have those qualities. Jeff has been my opponent on numerous injunction cases. As a criminal defense attorney I handle those, so I frequently come into contact with family law attorneys in that arena. As an opponent Jeff is fair, candid and reasonable. However, if you choose to play hardball and litigate you are in for a war. This man knows what he is doing. Many lawyers have walked out of the courtroom wishing they had settled with Jeff when they had the chance. He is the type of lawyer that I refer to as a wolf in sheep's clothing. He is so friendly, fun and unassuming that some people make the mistake of thinking they have an edge over him. Big mistake! I suspect that is exactly what he wants you to believe. When I got divorced I hired Jeff."
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2011
Parent Education and Stabilization Training Authorization, Department of Children and Families
2008 - Present
On call Mediator: Family and Circuit Civil, 20th Judicial Circuit
2004 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Jeffrey A. Rapkin, Esq.
2005 - 2011
Facilitator/Assessor, EMHC, Inc, and SPARCC, Inc.
2004 - 2004
Felony Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender's Office: 20th Judicial Circuit
1999 - 2004
Attorney, Law Office of Jeffrey A. Rapkin, Esq.
1996 - 1999
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender's Office: 12th Circuit
1992 - 1992
Corrections Officer, Sarasota Sheriff's Office
2005 - 2010
Florida Coalition against Domestic ViolenceContract Attorney
Various
2008
Supreme Court Family Mediation Certification
2007
Supreme Court Circuit Civil Mediator Certification
2005
Domestic Violence Certification
2005
Victim Advocacy Training
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Police Certification
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
2009
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