Harlan Lee Paul
Paul, Elkind, Branz & Kelton, P.A.Harlan Paul was born April 1, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida and began the practice of law in DeLand, Florida in 1979. He practiced as a partner with the law firm of James, Zimmerman & Paul, LLP until founding the firm of Paul, Elkind & Branz, P.A. in 2003. His practice focuses on personal injury and commercial litigation matters. Mr. Paul is AV-Rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating available for legal ability and ethical standards. He has also been recognized for his legal abilities by being named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. His trial experience has resulted in obtaining certification as a Civil Trial Advocate by National Board of Trial Advocacy (accredited by the America Bar Association). He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization requiring verdicts or settlements in excess of one Million Dollars each to obtain membership. He is a member of Florida Justice Association formerly known as the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Association for Justice (formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association), and a fellow of the litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Paul has been selected to the Florida Super Lawyers for 2007-2020. Mr. Paul continues to be active in civic and community matters. He was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush and Congressman John Mica to serve as a member of the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission, on which he was reappointed by Senator Mel Martinez where he served until 2010. Mr. Paul served as the Chair of Stetson University Board of Trustees 2010-2014. He was a Member of the Board of Trustees 2004-2015. He has previously been an Adjunct Professor at Stetson University in the area of Business Law. He is a President of the Emergency Medical Foundation (EVAC Ambulance) and was a member of the Foundation's Board of Directors from 1990-2010.
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Car Accidents
- Commercial Litigation
- Wrongful Death
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Contingent Fees for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases.
- Florida
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- 11th Circuit
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- Managing Attorney
- Paul, Elkind, Branz & Kelton, P.A.
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- Partner
- James, Zimmerman, Paul & Clayton, LLP
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- Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
- J.D.
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- Stetson University
- B.A. | Sociology and Psychology
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- Florida Superlawyer
- Florida Superlawyers
- Florida Superlawyer
- Florida Superlawyers
- Florida Superlawyer
- Florida Superlawyers
- Florida Superlawyer
- Florida Superlawyers
- Florida Superlawyer
- Florida Superlawyers
- Litigation Counsel of America
- Fellow
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- Florida Superlawyers
- Super Lawyer
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- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate
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- Million Dollar Advocate
- Member
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- Florida State Bar # 284955
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- Board Certified Trial Advocate
- American Board of Trial Advocacy
