Adoption work has been the most fulfilling legal work in my 26 years of lawyering, and having experienced adoption first-hand, as an adoptive parent, helps me appreciate all the emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of the process.
Practice areas
International adoptions, Recognition of Foreign Adoption, Re-Adoption, Guardianships, Immigration of minor children into the United States, Name Changes, Birth Date Changes.
31 years, 900 cases
Wills, Trusts, Children's Trusts, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Health Care Directives
31 years, 350 cases
17 years, 150 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1990 | 12/20/2020 |
MD | Active | 1989 | 07/12/2011 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
High Ethical Standing | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2019 |
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High Honors | University of Florida | 1983 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder | Paul Consbruck, Attorney at Law | 2000 - Present |
Judicial Staff Attorney | Fourth Judicial Circuit | 1996 - 2000 |
Associate Attorney | Watson, Folds, Steadham, et al. | 1992 - 1996 |
Associate Attorney & Registered State Lobbyist | Venable Baetjer & Howard | 1990 - 1991 |
Law Clerk to the Chief Judge of Maryland | Court of Appeals of Maryland | 1989 - 1990 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court | Master of the Bench | 2016 - Present |
Family Law American Inn of Court (Jacksonville chapter) | Barrister | 2014 - Present |
Jacksonville Bar Association | Member, Adoption Section | 2000 - Present |
United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 1992 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | 1992 - Present |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | 1992 - Present |
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida | Member | 1992 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1990 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Post-Adoption Learning Center, Inc. | But I Can't Do Anymore Paperwork! | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine Seminary | Permanent Deacon | 2006 |
William & Mary -- Marshall-Wythe Scool of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
University of Florida | B.S. | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Adoption Law: Start to Finish | Adoption CLE | 2015 |
First Coast News Jacksonville Florida | Russian Adoption Ban Against US Citizens | 2013 |
National Business Institute CLE | Adoption Law: Start to Finish | 2012 |
"The Joys of Childbirth: Issues in Preparaton and Delivery in Newborn Adoptions" | Adoption of Newborn Children | 2012 |
Tampa FCC QingMing Festival | Paper Chasing After an International Adoption | 2011 |
Jacksonville Bar Association (JBA) | Adoption Law Seminar--"International Adoptions" | 2011 |
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"East Meets West" Conference | "International Adoptions: The Paper Chase" | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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ISK Biotech Corporation v. Douberly | Affirmed on appeal |
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Lee Kellison, Adoption Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paul for many years. Paul is an exceptional attorney. He is a compassionate & caring person.
Meredith Eng, Adoption Attorney on Jul 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is very passionate and compassionate in finding forever homes for children.
Elizabeth Ondriezek, Adoption Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Consbruck for his professionalism, responsiveness, and compassion in his work on international adoptions.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Lawrence Gibney, Adoption Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Paul is extremely knowledgeable, able and honest.
G. Warren, Adoption Attorney on Apr 20, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Paul for many years. He is the only lawyer that I turn to for advice and guidance with it comes to adoptions. I strongly suggest to anyone considering an adoption to seek out Paul's services. Not only will he fulfill all your adoption legal needs, you find him to also be a kind and caring individual.
Tala Woods, Adoption Attorney on Mar 11, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Consbruck is very knowledgeable in the area of international adoptions and is highly efficient. He's a pleasure to work with and extremely professional.
Maria Aguila, Adoption Attorney on Mar 9, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Paul knows what he is doing! Not only is he incredibly efficient and productive, but the results he is able to achieve for his clients is bar none, successful, quick, and he is the only lawyer I know with the vast experience in adoptions and guardianship throughout the State of Florida. I would hire no one else if I were a client in need of adoption assistance.
Susan Pai, Adoption Attorney on Mar 9, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Paul Consbruck is a well known and highly respected adoption attorney. He is the ONLY attorney I would trust to refer my clients to on domestic adoption matters. He is knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonably priced. He and his wife are also adoptive parents themselves. I give Paul Consbruck the highest recommendation.