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Charles Paul-Thomas Phoenix

3.4
Rating: 1.4

Licensed for 25 years

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Licensed in Michigan for 25 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2000

Discipline suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

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Charles Paul-Thomas Phoenix's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

too busy to care

Was advised by this attorney to file a Chapter 13 and followed his advice and instructions. He seemed to have no time for my calls after collecting his fees. Learned later he filed the chapter 13 for me but due to some "glitch" had to re-file after I had been paying on the payment plan for 2 years.... Needless to say the re-file cost me an additional 2 years of derogatory postings to my credit report and Has caused undue hardship in getting credit again. Was told his law firm had "imploded" several years ago and would not recommend anyone use his service.

Posted by Tate | January 05, 2015 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Waste of $5,000 without a single bill

I initially went to this law firm and gave a $5,000 retainer based on a legal strategy I had agreed upon with the attorney I met. I had not heard from them again for three months until I went back to the office to find that attorney had moved on and they weren't aware I was their client. I never rece...ived a single bill nor piece of work product but have been informed my retainer has been spent. I have found a good attorney but I strongly urge this one never be retained. Seven months as their client and not a single bill. Also, they withheld my documentation for several months despite repeated requests.

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Charles Paul-Thomas Phoenix's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahuldev Pagidipati

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Moorey

Business lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeri Behrmann

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Peter Behrmann

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Noelle Melanson

Business lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Robert Lovett

Business lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michelle Letourneau

Business lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Holly Bower

Business lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Christopher Mcavoy

Business lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Rahuldev Pagidipati

Business lawyer

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Robin Dermer

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Charles Hayes

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Jeri Behrmann

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Tamsen Hays

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Gregg Truxton

Real estate lawyer

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Robert Tardif

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Peter Behrmann

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Stephanie Hoos

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Cher Muzyk

Government lawyer

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Patrick Kukla

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Lawrence Neace

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Mcavoy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Heather Christie

Business lawyer

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Jason File

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Richard Inglis

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Holly Bower

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Doug Marek

Commercial real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.4 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Suspension issued in MI, 2022

updated on 02/25/2022

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2021

updated on 06/18/2021

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Associations

2000 - Present

Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Sarah E. BAKER, Debtor, 590 F.3d 1261 (C.A.11 (Fla.))

11th Circuit overruled lower court holdings

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Education

2012

University of Alabama School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2006

University of Michigan Stepen M. Ross School of Business

MBA - Masters of Business Administration

1999

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Wayne State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law

2008

Bankruptcy interview with CBS affiliate

The affects of foreclosures and obtaining counsel

2007

Title Insurance Issues from Contract to Closing

"What Risks are Covered, Endorsements and Title Standards"

2006

Florida Real Estate Title Issues

"Understanding Easements, Endorsements and Title Standards"

2006

Commercial Real Estate Transactions in Florida: Negotiation to Closing

"Negotiating a Commercial Transaction"

Publications

2001

American Bar Association Journal On MDPs, CPAs and More

2000

The Detroit News Estate tax prevents American ‘royalty

Activity

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