About Paul Edwin
Paul Edwin Riffel is an attorney based in Tampa, Florida, specializing in family law, estate planning, and bankruptcy. He has been practicing law in Florida since 1982, bringing over four decades of experience to his clients. His firm, Paul E. Riffel, P.A., is located at 1319 W. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612. Mr. Riffel earned his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in 1982.
During his time at Stetson, he served as an associate editor of the Stetson Law Review and received the Freshman Moot Court Outstanding Participant Award. Additionally, he earned the American Jurisprudence Book Award in Damages, highlighting his academic excellence. Throughout his career, Mr. Riffel has focused on various aspects of family law, estate planning, and bankruptcy. He has represented clients in both jury and non-jury trials at the circuit and federal court levels. His practice areas are extensive and include estate planning, guardianship, probate, wills and trusts, family law, child custody, child support, collaborative divorce, divorce, family law modifications, spousal support, and surrogate decision-making. This breadth of experience allows him to provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of each client.
In 2006, Mr. Riffel received the Professionalism Award from the Family Law Inn of Tampa, recognizing his high standard of ethics and professionalism in his practice. This accolade supports his maintaining integrity in the legal profession. That same year, he served as President of the Carrollwood Bar Association, further demonstrating his leadership within the legal community. His contributions were acknowledged when he received the Brian Weakland Award for his service, underscoring his dedication to both his clients and the profession. Mr. Riffel is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts, as well as the Bankruptcy Court and Federal Middle District Court.
His memberships include the Florida Bar, the Hillsborough Bar Association, the Carrollwood Community Bar Association, and the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association. These affiliations keep him connected to the latest developments in the law and provide valuable networking opportunities. For more information or to schedule a consultation, you can contact Mr. Riffel at (813) 265-1185. His firm’s website, www.paulriffel.com, offers additional resources and insights into his practice areas. With a experience and a commitment to client service, Mr. Riffel is well-equipped to handle a variety of legal challenges.
