Paul Lipton is the firm’s Director of Professionalism, Career and Skill Development. His role is working with the associates and mentoring them in learning their skills, building their brand and finding personal and professional growth as successful litigators. Paul was a prominent South Florida trial attorney for more than 40 years and a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig until he retired in 2012.
A role like this is not common in law firms, particularly to be occupied by an attorney. Traditionally, in-house recruiting personnel are tasked with monitoring associate development. However, Paul’s role goes far beyond that of traditional associate integration. He works with the associates on a one-on-one basis and in small groups, attends functions with them and helps sharpen their skills in business development. As the firm continues its exciting growth, Paul assists in looking for new and innovative ways to provide an engaging and challenging work environment for our lawyers. “Paul’s unprecedented role with his vast experience provides meaningful opportunity for mentoring, career guidance and community involvement. Paul’s thoughtful approach encourages associates to pursue their goals while embracing their roles as young leaders in our community,” says an associate in the Miami office.
According to Miami office Administrative Partner, Scott Sarason, “We believe that there is so much more to a fulfilling career than just ‘being smart and working hard,’” Paul plays an important role in cultivating each generation of RumbergerKirk lawyers to be passionate about being a trial lawyer while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.” He is currently the Co-Chair of the Eleventh Circuit Committee on Professionalism in Miami-Dade County. “With a very competitive marketplace, not only in hiring, but in lawyer retention, RumbergerKirk is taking a forward-thinking approach to provide our attorneys with this opportunity of career development beyond the traditional law firm standard.”
During his legal career, he tried numerous jury and non-jury trials in complex commercial, probate, estate and trust litigation involving national and international companies. His areas of law included complex commercial litigation, real estate and land use litigation, probate and trust and estate litigation, and legal ethics and professional liability.
Paul is also an esteemed keynote speaker and inspirational author. The veteran attorney has published three books including, “In These Five Breaths,” a novel, “Hour of the Wolf-An Experiment in Ageless Living,” which is his personal journey in searching for personal fulfillment and living life without limitations or definitions, and “The House on Genesis Road.”
Articles & Presentations
•Moderator, 'What Do Judges Want From Lawyers,' American College of Trial Lawyers Bootcamp,' May 29, 2024
•Speaker, 'Professionalism Expectations: A Mandatory CLE for Members of The Florida Bar,' The Florida Bar, January 2024
•Panelist, 'Professionalism and the Power of Mentoring,' 31st Annual Nuts & Bolts of Family Law Seminar, May 2023
•Presenter, 'Live a Legacy of Meaning: Leadership Skills and Purpose,' Dade Legal Aid Leadership Academy Class VII, October 2022
•Host, 'Your Honor,' A CLE Video Series from The Florida Bar Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism, April-May, 2022
•Panelist, “Pro Bono, Public Service & Professionalism,” Miami Law Con, April 2022
•Author, 'Law Firms Should Assess, Adjust, and Overcome for Return to Work,' Bloomberg Law, July 7, 2021
•Presenter, 'Dade Legal Aid Leadership Academy: Ethics & Professionalism Session,' June 2021
•Co-Presenter, 'Professionalism in a Pandemic,' Dade County Bar Association Bench & Bar Conference, April 9, 2021
•Presenter, 'Ethics, Professionalism & Mental Health,' 28th Annual Nuts and Bolts of Family Law Seminar, December 4, 2020
Paul's News and Insights
05.22.2025
Media Mentions
Paul Lipton Talks Mentorship, Mindset, and the Modern Legal Landscape on the Latest On Civility, Florida Bar News
The Florida Bar News reports on the latest episode of...
05.29.2024
Events
American College of Trial Lawyers Bootcamp
Al Capone: St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Hosted by the American...
02.08.2024
Media Mentions
New Supreme Court-Mandated Professionalism CLE is Just One of Many Free Educational Programs Offered by the Bar, Florida Bar News
The Florida Bar News reported about the new professionalism CLE...
02.01.2024
Media Mentions
Supreme Court-Mandated Professionalism CLE Now Available, Florida Bar News
The Florida Bar News reports that a new, Supreme Court-mandated professionalism...
08.15.2023
Media Mentions
Professionalism Program on Gender Empowerment Explores the Roles of Women Judges in the 11th Circuit, Florida Bar News
Paul Lipton, RumbergerKirk Director of Professionalism, Career and Skill Development,...
06.28.2023
Firm News
Paul Lipton Celebrates 50 Years as a Member of The Florida Bar
During The Florida Bar Convention June 21-24, 2023, Paul Lipton...
05.24.2023
Events
Professionalism and the Power of Mentoring
The Miami-Dade Bar Association Family Courts Committee and Young Lawyers...
12.13.2022
Media Mentions
The Legacy of Paul Lipton, The Florida Bar Professional
Approaching the fifty-year mark of being a Florida Bar Member,...
10.11.2022
Events
Dade Legal Aid Leadership Academy CLE
RumbergerKirk hosted the Dade Legal Aid Leadership Academy Class VII...
08.10.2022
Media Mentions
Professionalism: The Responsibility of Both Bench and Bar, in The Professional
RumbergerKirk Director of Professionalism, Career and Skill Development Paul Lipton...
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