Paul Joseph Consbruck

Paul Joseph Consbruck

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 36 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Venice, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Adoption

871 Venetia Bay Boulevard, Ste. 202, Venice, FL

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 90%

Wills, Trusts, Children's Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, Trust Administration, Life Estate Deeds (Lady Bird Deeds), Pre-Need Guardianship Designations.

36 years | 1,000 cases

90%
Adoption 10%

International adoptions, Recognition of Foreign Adoption, Re-Adoption, Guardianships, Immigration of minor children into the United States, Name Changes, Birth Date Changes.

36 years | 925 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 36 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 36 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul Consbruck

871 Venetia Bay Boulevard, Ste. 202, Venice, FL, 34285

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Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Jennifer | December 15, 2014 | Immigration

Foreign Adoption/Immigration Issues

In April of this year, we worked with Paul to complete the re-adoption of our son, who we adopted from South Korea. Paul made the entire process very easy and stress free. He always responded to my many emails and phone calls the very same day!! The option to "phone-in" to the court was perfect fo...r us! Recently, I had problems with USCIS in getting our son's Certificate of Citizenship corrected. I contacted Paul, and he immediately contacted immigration for me, and had my problems solved the same day!! Paul is the best!! I highly recommend Paul to anyone who may be adopting or may have questions about immigration.

Posted by Enaye Englenton | May 21, 2014 | Immigration

Highly recommend!

We worked with Paul to do a re-adoption of out three children. He was extremely helpful, efficient, and affordable. We could not have been happier with the process. As an adoptive parent, himself, he gets what we are going through and really makes the extra effort. I felt that he cared and it was... more than just business for him. This was especially evident when we faced challenges with USCIS and he provided invaluable advice that led to resolution without us having to enlist further legal services. I highly recommend him to any family in need of an adoption lawyer!

Posted by Cheryl | March 02, 2012 | Immigration

I am now an American Citizen!

This morning I became an American Citizen. Many thanks to Paul Consbruck who guided me through the whole process with knowledge, efficiency, and total professionalism. I have waited over 40 years to apply and become American due to a reluctance to give up my Canadian Citizenship and general con...fusion as to the sequencing of applications and appointments with Homeland Security. Paul guided me through the whole process with expediency and also an understanding of my concerns. I highly recommend Paul as an attorney and know that I will be using him in the future for other legal matters. Thanks Paul!

Posted by Tara | January 12, 2012 | Immigration

Fantastic to work with!

We used Paul Consbruck to finalize our international adoption here in the United States. Paul knew exactly how to handle our case, and did so with amazing speed! He was friendly and helpful at every point in the process, and we were always able to get in touch with him quickly. Beyond the actual fina...lization, he has assisted us or advised us in filing for our children's birth certificates, Social Security numbers and other immigration matters. Our experience with Paul was wonderful. I would certainly use him again for an adoption or any other needs I have legally.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2010 | Immigration

Excellent Experience

I recently completed a Recognition of Foreign Birth for my second daughter with Paul Consbruck as my attorney. I delayed the process for quite a while after having a stressful experience (with another attorney and judge) when I completed this step with my first daughter. I was pleasantly surprised ...by how easy and stress-free this part of the process could be. Paul was always very friendly and professional. He answered all of my communications promptly and worked quickly on my case. I could not have asked for a better experience. I will always be grateful.

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Paul Joseph Consbruck's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lee Kellison

Adoption lawyer | Jul 03

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."

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Meredith Eng

Adoption lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very passionate and compassionate in finding forever homes for children."

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Elizabeth Ondriezek

Adoption lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Consbruck for his professionalism, responsiveness, and compassion in his work on international adoptions."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lawrence Gibney

Adoption lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is extremely knowledgeable, able and honest."

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G. Warren

Adoption lawyer | Apr 20

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."

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Tala Woods

Adoption lawyer | Mar 11

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."

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Maria Aguila

Adoption lawyer | Mar 09

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."

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Susan Pai

Adoption lawyer | Mar 09

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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

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 Court

Master of the Bench

2014 - Present

Family Law American Inn of Court (Jacksonville chapter)

Barrister

2000 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member, Adoption Section

1992 - 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

United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Member

1990 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

ISK Biotech Corporation v. Douberly

Affirmed on appeal

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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

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