Diane Lynn Paull, Esq.

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Diane Lynn Paull, Esq.: Attorney with Simpson & Paull, P.L.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Diane attended college and law school in Michigan. She began her career as an attorney in Michigan in 1982, working for several multi-national banks and financial institutions in the Detroit area. She was recruited by Barnett Bank in 1995, relocating to Florida for this position. Upon the sale of the Bank, Diane took the Florida Bar examination and obtained her Florida license in 2003.

Diane changed her focus to family law after joining Kurt Simpson in his law practice in Jacksonville Beach. She spent two years under Mr. Simpson’s tutelage to learn the ins and outs of family law. She became Managing Partner in 2005 upon Mr. Simpson’s retirement. Diane L. Paull at the law firm of Simpson & Paull strives to represent each case with dignity and genuine concern for their clients. When a domestic situation in your life calls for legal services, contact the law firm of Simpson & Paull. She has more than 30 years of legal experience and will answer your questions and provide the legal services you need to help ease your emotional burden.

Diane resides in the Intracoastal West area with her husband, Tom, and adorable dog, Duncan, both of whom work at the office with her. She has a daughter in Boston and family in Michigan and South Carolina.
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Divorce
  • Wills
  • Child Support
  • Military Divorce
  • Premarital Agreements

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Oakland University, B.A., English and Political Science, 1979
Law School Attended:
University of Detroit, J.D., Business and Tax Law, 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Michigan; 2003, State of Florida; 2004, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2004; 1982, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Memberships:
Jacksonville Bar Association, Florida Family Law American Inn of Court-Barrister; The Florida Bar; State Bar of Michigan.
Special Agencies:
•Marquis' Who's Who in American Law
•Marquis' Who's Who in Bankruptcy Attorneys
•University of Detroit Law Review, “Coverture, Does It Have Any Legal Vitality?”, Vol. 65, Winter 1988.
•Guest Instructor, Paralegal Program, University of Michigan, Flint, Michigan
•Speakers' Bureau, Banking Law, Continuing Legal Education, Ann Arbor, Michigan
•Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney, Women's Survival Center, Pontiac, Michigan
•Adjunct Professor, Business Law, Florida Community College, Jacksonville, Florida
Reported Cases:
Trissler v. Trissler, 987 So.2d 209 (Fla. 5th DCA 2008).
Citizens Commercial and Savings Bank vs. Lorraine Raleigh
159 Mich App 110; 406 NW2d 479 (1987)
ISLN:
904647097
Minority Owned:
Yes

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Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.2/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.2/5.0

  • Communication

    3.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 11/17/16 in Divorce

    Truly outstanding attorney with highest possible ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 03/27/17 in Divorce

    I think Diane is tremendous. She has earned your highest rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/23/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 11/11/16 in Divorce

    Ms. Paull is an excellent family law attorney..

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/09/16 in Divorce

    I have lit aged with Diane on a few matters and have been appointed as a mediator for Diane's family law cases on several occasions. Mrs. Paull is always punctual and prepared for her cases and always willing to work through difficult issue to find... Read more

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/27/16 in Divorce

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 11/09/16 in Divorce

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/09/16 in Divorce

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  • 3.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/09/16 in Divorce

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  • 3.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/08/10 in Family Law

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Avvo Client Review
4.8/5.0 (28 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Diane is an absolute gem in Family Law and makes this world a better place. She is always well prepared and her knowledge of Family Law is astonishing. She is well respected in the field which makes w...

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Contact Diane Lynn Paull, Esq.

Contact Information:

904-850-5592  Phone

904-249-1779  Fax

www.simpsonpaull.com

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