Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Enter legal issue and location

Harlan L. Paul - DeLand, FL

142 E. New York Avenue DeLand, FL 32724

Updated: 01/14/2025

DeLand Personal Injury Lawyer

Overview

Harlan Paul 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, P.A. (the predecessor of Paul, Elkind, Branz & Paul, LLP) in 2003. His practice focuses on real estate, probate and business law 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 and receiving a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Badge. 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. Mr. Paul has been selected to the Florida Super Lawyers from 2007 through 2021 and is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

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, to which he was reappointed by Senator Mel Martinez. He was a Member of the Stetson University Board of Trustees from 2004 through 2016 and served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees from 2010 to 2014. He has previously been an Adjunct Professor at Stetson University in the area of Business Law. He is the past President of the Emergency Medical Foundation (EVAC Ambulance) and was a member of the Foundation's Board of Directors since 1990. He has previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of the West Volusia YMCA. He has served on many other civic and community boards and committees.

Harlan L. Paul
visit superlawyers.com

About Harlan L. Paul

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Product Liability
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Banking Litigation
  • Trusts and Trust Litigation
  • Estate and Guardianship Litigation
  • Probate and Probate Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Business Law

Litigation

  • 75%

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 1979
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

Specialties and Certifications

  • Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Other Affiliations

  • Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission, 2004 - 2010 (Member)
  • The Florida Bar, Trial Law Section (Member)
  • Volusia County Bar Association (Member)
  • Fellow-Litigation Counsel of America

Classes and Seminars

  • Adjunct Professor, Stetson University

Education

  • Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, 1979
    J.D.
  • Stetson University, 1976
    B.A.

Fees

Accepts Credit Cards

Office Information

Address

142 E. New York Avenue DeLand, FL 32724

Fax

  • 386-734-3096

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Harlan L. Paul

Included on the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list

View the profile for Harlan L. Paul on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • Super Lawyers

When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.

Write Your Review

Fields marked with an * are required

1. Rating

Overall rating

How would you rate your overall experience with this lawyer?

Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the rating

Please Rate
Optional ratings
Value
Please Rate
Quality Of Service
Please Rate
Professional Competence
Please Rate

2. Review

Please share your opinion of working with this attorney. Do not reveal personal information or details about your case. All submitted reviews are shared with the attorney prior to publishing.

Your feedback must be at least 50 characters.Your review must be at least 50 characters
I would recommend this attorney to friends and family:

3. Verification

Keep my name anonymous from public view:
Customer Type
Please choose one

Unable to send request

By submitting this form you agree to receive email communications from FindLaw related to the management of your review.

Privacy Statement Contact Lawyer FAQ
By Anonymous on Mar. 12, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars

Harlan (Butch) Paul is one of the most caring and upstanding man I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I don’t doubt that he’d give you the shirt off his back if needed. He is a very giving person for anything you need. He has married the most wonderful woman who has given Butch 2 wonderful young men and the sweetest daughter-in-law. My husband and I are going to do some tweaking to our wills soon and his firm is the one I’m selecting.

Value

Quality Of Service

Professional Competence

Map Location

Google Map

How do I choose a lawyer?

Consider the following:

Comfort Level
- Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?

Credentials
- How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?

Cost
- How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?

City
- Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?

Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?

Here are a few to get you started:

  • How long have you been in practice?
  • How many cases like mine have you handled?
  • How often do you settle cases out of court?
  • What are your fees and costs?
  • What are the next steps?

Want to check lawyer discipline?

It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:

  • Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
  • Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
  • Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.

Find a Lawyer

More Options