Russell Adams Sibley Jr.

Russell Adams Sibley Jr.

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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 40 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 40 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1985

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Russell Adams Sibley Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by michael | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Negotiation with Bank for Loan Modification

I have hired many lawyers over the years and have had occasion to think about what I need from a legal representative, Since meeting Russ in 2011 and working with him on a number of real estate transactions through my company, I have used his firm exclusively. I am writing to review his work on a r...ecent matter that involved my personal real estate portfolio. Very simply, I do not think I could ask for more in an attorney. He exceeds expectations in every area, specifically: Legal Knowledge- In this case, as with every other he has handled, it was clear that he had total command of the legal issues. He always has a plan of attack. He is creative and can think on the fly. Interaction with Client- Russ keeps you informed and I am always comfortable that he is aggressively protecting my interests. Every attorney has other clients and cases but with Russ I always know he is up to date on my case and he is always available for consultation. If he is going to travel informs me in advance how he can be reached. He makes you feel like the center of attention and never an afterthought. He cares, no matter the size of the case. Billing and Value- Russ is exceedingly fair in his billing. Everything is fully disclosed and in the end I paid far less than I would have expected for the amount and quality of the work. The resolution that Russ got for me was better than I had ever imagined. What I was expecting to cost many thousands ended with me collecting a substantial check at closing. Mr. Sibley is a very smart lawyer, has great judgement, is scrupulously honest, and an excellent communicator. I enthusiastically recommend him without reservation.

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Russell Adams Sibley Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathryn Everlove-Stone

Business lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russell is a wonderful attorney to work with. We've been friends for years and I always enjoy bouncing ideas off him. He is very helpful and incredibly professional. He takes very good care of his clients!"

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Jane Windsor

Education lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russ is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in Florida in the area of education law. He is one of my "go to" people when I have a tough case and need the benefit of wisdom as well as experience. He always follows through and can be trusted to do what is best over what is just best for him."

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Chris Limberopoulos

Litigation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russ Sibley is one of the outstanding litigators in the Tampa legal community. Well respected for his ethics and impeccable record, Russ is also an outstanding advocate for the rights of special needs students and maintains a respected real estate practice to boot. I highly endorse Russell Adams Sibley Jr. as a superb lawyer."

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Jeffrey Lieser

Litigation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russ is an excellent attorney and a person of high character and integrity. Hire him if you can get him!"

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Allison Hertog

Education lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Russel. He is a committed and knowledgeable lawyer with expertise in special education law. Any client would be privileged to work with him."

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Mark Kamleiter

Education lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am delighted to see Russ on Avvo and would like to endorse him. In the time I have known him, I have found him to be very knowledgeable about the law and litigation. He is precise, careful, and purposeful, and I believe that makes him an effective attorney. I have learned to trust his judgment and his comments on the law. Children with disabilities and those whose rights have been violated could not do better that have Russ for their attorney."

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Michael Logan

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Kenneth Burns

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Mark Kamleiter

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

First Place Program -- 2016-2017 Inn Year -- Right to Counsel, The C. H. Ferguson -- M.E. White American Inn of Court

2016

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2015

Hartindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, www.martindale.com/ratings.

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Managing Member, Sibley, PL and Law Offices of Russell A. Sibley, Jr.

1990 - 1992

Associate, Matzner Ziskind et al.

1988 - 1990

Associate, Tew Jordan & Schulte

1985 - 1988

Associate, Blackwell Walker Gray Powers Flick & Hoehl

Associations

2012 - Present

C.H. Ferguson-M.E. White American Inn of Court

Attorney Member (Master)

2010 - Present

Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Florida Association of Special Education Attorneys

Member

2008 - Present

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Member

1985 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

A Large Bank v Confidential

Case dismissed with cash payment to client from plaintiff

Community Development Transaction

Closed acquisition and development financing

Confidential

Judgment in favor of client

[Client] v. Jupiter House, LLC

Collected full judgment in favor of client $6,702.29

Confidential

Obtained final judgment of nondischargeability against fraudster in federal Bankruptcy Court adversary proceeding as well as other relief.

Nick-O-Val Music Co., Inc. v. P.O.S. Radio, Inc.

Federal district court awarded client all relief sought, including damages, permanent injunction, costs, and attorneys' fees

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Education

1985

Albany Law School of Union University

Speaking Engagements

2016

C. H. Ferguson M. E. White American Inn of Court

Right to Counsel in Civil Immigration and Dependency Matters

2015

American Inns of Court

Privacy in a Digital World

2013

American Inns of Court

Ethical Obligations in Legal Representation

2005

FHFC Bond Financing for Rental Development Workshop

Preservation of Existing Affordable Housing Stock using Tax Exempt Bonds

2005

FAHRO Annual Conference

Joint Venture Opportunities for Public Housing Authorities in the Post-HOPE VI world

2005

Community Leadership Institute of Tampa Bay -- Development Managers Workshop

Overview of the LIHTC

2002

FHC 15th Annual Conference

Small Scale Rental Development

1997

NALEO 14th Annual National Conference

Public Private Partnerships for Affordable Housing

1997

FHC 10th Annual Conference

Ready Willing & Able -- Testing Development Readiness & Ability to Proceed

Languages

English

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