Harlan Lee Paul
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - Contingent Fees for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Managing Attorney Paul, Elkind, Branz & Kelton, P.A.
Year: 2003 - Current
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Partner James, Zimmerman, Paul & Clayton, LLP
Year: 1979 - 2003
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Professional Associations
Florida State Bar  # 284955 Member (1979 - Current)
Litigation Counsel of America Fellow (2010 - Current)
Florida Superlawyers Super Lawyer (2007 - Current)
National Board of Trial Advocacy Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate (2002 - Current)
Million Dollar Advocate Member (2002 - Current)
Awards
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Florida Superlawyer
Florida Superlawyers 2008.0
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Florida Superlawyer
Florida Superlawyers 2007.0
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Florida Superlawyer
Florida Superlawyers 2010.0
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Florida Superlawyer
Florida Superlawyers 2015.0
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Florida Superlawyer
Florida Superlawyers 2013.0
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Florida Superlawyer
Florida Superlawyers 2012.0
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Florida Superlawyer
Florida Superlawyers 2011.0
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Florida Superlawyer
Florida Superlawyers 2009.0
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Florida Superlawyer
Florida Superlawyers 2016.0
Education
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Stetson University B.A. | Sociology and Psychology
Year: 1972 - 1976
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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University J.D.
Year: 1976 - 1979
Certifications
- Board Certified Trial Advocate: American Board of Trial Advocacy
Websites
DeLand Office
142 East New York Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724
(386) 734-3096
Deltona Office
505 Deltona Boulevard, Deltona, FL 32725