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Paul Joseph Consbruck
About Paul
Biography
Estate Planning and Adoptions have been extremely fulfilling work in my 30+ years of lawyering, helping others in times of need.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
90%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Adoption
10%
35 years | 925 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 35 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 36 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Paul Consbruck
871 Venetia Bay Boulevard, Ste. 202, Venice, FL, 34285
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Paul Joseph Consbruck's Reviews
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Posted by Shannon | December 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hire Paul, Super Professional
Paul was absolutely wonderful to work with on need to complete a read option of our daughter. We started the process and had to pause due to medical episode and he picked up right where we left off. He was extremely knowledgeable about the steps taking the stress out of the equation. He was calm and ...
Posted by Mike S. | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate paperwork
My wife and I were uncertain about whether to create a trust or a will. Paul provided several pages of material that explained both. He did not try to "sell" or push us one way or another. We decided that a will would be suitable for us. Paul answered all of our questions so that we could underst...
Posted by Peter Blay | January 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Professional and Friendly, too!
Attorney Paul Consbruck guided our family through the adoption process with two of our children. Mr. Consbruck is very knowledgeable about the necessary steps to take when you are adopting or re-adopting a child. He was always quick to respond to all of our questions and was friendly throughout the...
Posted by Sara | October 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Extremely Satisfied Client!
Paul Consbruck did an excellent job with my recognition of foreign adoption case. He made the process very clear, provided simple to follow directions for me, and completed all steps of the process quickly and professionally. I would highly recommend Mr Consbruck and wil definitely call upon him for ...
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
excellence
Paul Consbruck knows exactly what to do for recognition of foreign adoptions. He was extremely prompt, detailed, and always helpful. We were pleased with every aspect of the process. It was so easy and stress-free. We highly recommend him to adoptive families.
Paul Joseph Consbruck's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paul for many years. Paul is an exceptional attorney. He is a compassionate & caring person."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very passionate and compassionate in finding forever homes for children."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is extremely knowledgeable, able and honest."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
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
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
1983
High Honors, University of Florida
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Founder, Paul Consbruck, Attorney at Law
1996 - 2000
Judicial Staff Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit
1992 - 1996
Associate Attorney, Watson, Folds, Steadham, et al.
1990 - 1991
Associate Attorney & Registered State Lobbyist, Venable Baetjer & Howard
1989 - 1990
Law Clerk to the Chief Judge of Maryland, Court of Appeals of Maryland
Associations
2016 - Present
Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of CourtMaster of the Bench
2014 - Present
Family Law American Inn of Court (Jacksonville chapter)Barrister
2000 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember, Adoption Section
1992 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
1992 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
1992 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
1992 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of FloridaMember
1990 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
ISK Biotech Corporation v. Douberly
Affirmed on appeal
Education
2006
Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine Seminary
Permanent Deacon
1989
William & Mary -- Marshall-Wythe Scool of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Florida
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Adoption Law: Start to Finish
Adoption CLE
2013
First Coast News Jacksonville Florida
Russian Adoption Ban Against US Citizens
2012
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
2011
Tampa FCC QingMing Festival
Paper Chasing After an International Adoption
2011
Jacksonville Bar Association (JBA)
Adoption Law Seminar--"International Adoptions"
2007
"East Meets West" Conference
"International Adoptions: The Paper Chase"
Publications
2011
Post-Adoption Learning Center, Inc.
But I Can't Do Anymore Paperwork!
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What legally happens to an old will when a new one is rewritten...is it legal & binding?
01 Jun 2014
Q&A
How can I adopt my nephew from Jamaica ?
30 Jul 2013
Q&A
How to do a stepparent adoption if the biological father has abandoned the child
30 Aug 2012
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
International Adoptions and US Citizenship
08 Mar 2012
Legal Guide
Why You Need a Guardianship Designation in Florida
15 Mar 2011
Legal Guide
What is a "Disrupted" Adoption?
10 Feb 2011