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 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 36 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1989

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No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Paul Consbruck

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

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Posted by Celia | February 01, 2013 | Adoption

Paul Consbruck is for REAL !!!!

I live in Miami / FL and could not find a knowledgeable attorney to take care of my re-adoption petition. I tried to do it myself, searched extensive on google, read about Paul Consbruck's review. But he was not in Miami... After getting tired of not finding any positive answer, I decided to call Pau...l. He was so familiar with the process, I believe it took about 2 weeks only to get everything done. He has everything arranged and respond to every email thoroughly (some attorneys don't address all topics listed on the email). Plus, in Jacksonville, it was FASTER and CHEAPER than Miami. A win/win situation. As a working single mother, I did not have to leave my office, everything was handled via email, regular mail, and over the phone. Today was my court hearing (via phone call). I am SOOO HAPPY one more step forward was taken to make my little boy part of my life !!! and everything went smooth. Thanks to Paul Consbruck extensive knowledge in this subject. It made my life easier, one more item scratched of my to-do list !!!!

Posted by Kathy | January 03, 2013 | Adoption

Readoption - Consbruck is the one to choose

Truth be told I called 5 Orlando attorneys to find the best attorney/best price. All quotes were in the same ballpark, but here's the deal, none of them have ever adopted, they don't do this full time, so they have only done a few, they don't know the adoption process, all the names of the forms we ...filled out and they are all about you making multiple office visits. Besides adopting my child, getting Paul Consbruck to help me was one of the best decisions I've made. He's adopted multiple times, so he knows the process for real, he's done hundreds of readoptions, so he knows a lot of the judges and the individual court house requirements. He is very responsive, and current with the communication technology of today - i.e - he emails and texts. The process was smooth and easy. I felt personally taken care of every step of the way. I am honestly not sure how he could have made the process any smoother. Simply put, don't waste your time with anyone else, just call Paul. He will take care you.

Posted by HAKIMA & MARK | July 01, 2012 | Guardianship

SOPHIA AND SARAH ADOPTION

MY HUSBAND AND I ,DID THE GUARDIANSHIP IN MOROCCO AND AFTER BRINGING MY GIRLS HERE ,I HAD TO FINALISE THE ADOPTION ,WE WERE LOST AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ,MY SOCIAL WORKER THAT DID MY HOME STUDY RECOMMEND PAUL COSBRUCK .HE IS AMAZING ,HE HELPED US FINALISE THE ADOPTION IN NOTIME HE WAS THERE FOR... ANY QUESTION OR CONCERN AND HE REALLY MADE US HAPPY FAMILY.

Posted by Heidi | February 23, 2012 | Adoption

A very good experience with an attorney!

We used Paul to readopt our two internationally adopted children. We also used Paul to make our wills. He is an expert in both these fields and got the job done flawlessly and reasonably. I read about how good he was on some internet blogs. He was even better than I expected. I always shy away f...rom using lawyers if I can since I think most are in it to make big bucks and they don't really care about the client. Paul put all my prejudices to rest. When I initially called his office he actually picked up the phone! He communicated promptly via telephone and email. He left no questions unanswered. When we went to court we arrived 15 minutes early and Paul was already there. It was an amazingly pleasant experience. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2011 | Adoption

Surprise Domestic Blessing

Last year, we adopted a little girl from another state. While any adoption requires an enormous amount of paperwork and legal involvement, it is even more so with interstate adoptions. Fortunately, we had Paul Consbruck as our adoption attorney. The adoption of our little angel involved no less ...than five agencies across two states. While interstate adoption is by no means uncommon, you wouldn’t have known that by the issues that arose during our adoption with the various agencies. At times, it seemed that none of the agencies knew what the others were doing, but worse than that is their failure to pick up the phone and find out. This is where Paul came in. He pressed the agencies to get them moving. He knew what part of the adoption each agency was responsible for, and worked diligently to get them to do their job. He pursued them tirelessly through phone calls, emails and snail mail to get the process completed. Paul’s persistence really paid off, and our little angel came home to us last summer, and the adoption was finalized six months later. Paul was instrumental in each part of the process. But even more than all of that, Paul was compassionate with our situation. He treated us not just as clients, but as good friends, even though we had only known him for a short while. He kept us up to date regarding where we were at each step of the way, and what still had to be done, and let us know what we could do from our end to push it along faster. We fully recommend Paul Cronsbruck as an adoption attorney for anyone who needs such services. He is competent, diligent, persistent, responsive, compassionate, personable and resourceful. In short, he is fabulous! Tim and Yvonne

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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

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