About Henry Lee

Henry Lee Paul is a attorney based in Tampa, Florida, with over 40 years of experience in civil litigation, legal malpractice, and professional liability. He earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1984 and was admitted to The Florida Bar on October 18, 1985. In 1997, Paul co-founded the firm Paul & Singer, P.A., where he practiced until 2005. That year, he was appointed as Bar Counsel for The Florida Bar, a position he held until January 2012.

Following his tenure as Bar Counsel, he established his own practice, Henry Lee Paul, P.A., with offices in Tampa and Fort Myers. Throughout his career, Paul has represented attorneys in disciplinary matters, contempt proceedings, legal malpractice cases, and law firm disputes. He has also served as an expert witness and provided risk management services — His experience includes presenting oral arguments before the Florida Supreme Court. Paul has been recognized for his professional achievements, being selected to Super Lawyers for multiple years, including 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025.

He is a member of The Florida Bar's Elder Law and Solo & Small Firm sections. In addition to his legal practice, Paul has been involved in various professional activities, including serving as Bar Counsel and representing clients in business disputes and complex litigation. He has also served as liaison to grievance committees in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Fort Myers.

As of February 2026, Paul continues to serve clients through his firm, Henry Lee Paul, P.A., with offices in Tampa and Fort Myers. His firm is located at 550 N. Reo Street, Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33609, and 2248 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Paul's experience and dedication to the legal profession have established him as a respected figure in Florida's legal community.

Education

Stetson University

J.D.

1982

Florida State University College of Law

B.A. | History, English

1978

Accepted Jurisdictions

Middle District of Florida
Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 1985
Florida Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1985

Types of Cases Handled

Civil Litigation Legal Malpractice Professional Liability

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate Disciplinary Proceedings

Office Locations

Main Office

 2248 First St. Fort Myers FL 33901

Office 2

 550 N. Reo St. Suite 300 Tampa FL 33609

Office 3

 P.O. Box 18685 Tampa FL 33679-8685