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Russell Adams Sibley Jr.
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Licensed in Florida for 40 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1985
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Russell Adams Sibley Jr.'s Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Tammy | April 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
BEST LAWYER
I meet many attorneys due to my job, and Russell shows the highest level of ethics, knowledge, competence. He represented me in a very bizarre collection case. The defendant tried everything from frivolous motions, counter claim, harassment to drive up my legal cost. Russell spent 10 times more ti...
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2014 | Probate
Repeat Customer! Leagal work was oustanding! Stayed on top of deadlines. Fully Satisfied.
Mr. Sibley's work on a very dear and loved one’s estate was outstanding! He was prompt in his communications with all family members; accessible when needed; diligent in handling the legal work and stayed on top of deadlines. He demonstrated high expertise and ease in resolving our family problem. I...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Honest and Sincere
Mr Russell is honest, friendly and sincere . He is very easy to reach, and helped me win the case. He always involved me in the process, during the case as well as after that was resolved. I would utilize his services in the future, if necessary.
Posted by Telly | October 29, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Review of Mr. Russell Sibley
I warmly recommend Mr. Russell Sibley. He is a highly competent, forthright and honest attorney, who helped win my case, by providing an excellent strategy and then, following up with me every step of the way, including post trial proceedings. I especially, appreciated his friendly and open approach ...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2013
Legal work was prompt and responsive. Great legal advice. Would use him again!
Legal work was prompt and responsive. Mr. Sibley was easy to reach, and made the time necessary to answer questions and provide expert advice. I was completely satisfied with his work, and would not hesitate use him again.
Russell Adams Sibley Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"Russ is an excellent attorney and a person of high character and integrity. Hire him if you can get him!"
"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."
"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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Experience
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 CourtAttorney Member (Master)
2010 - Present
Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Florida Association of Special Education AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesMember
1985 - Present
Florida BarMember
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
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
Special Education Advocate Training
Structure of U.S. Government: Statutes, Regulations, Case Law and Administrative Decisions
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Who files charges from a bad check?
30 Jun 2016
Q&A
Can my L2 visa high school kid attend public schools in my area? Any restrictions? thank you
07 Oct 2015
Q&A
Can my son, on an L-2 visa go to public school? He is a a freshman in high school. Thank you!
08 Oct 2015