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Diane Lynn Paull, Esq.
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Diane Lynn Paull, Esq.

4.7
44 reviews

1326 3rd Street South, Suite 2, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-6377

Divorce, Wills, Child Support and 2 more

About Diane Lynn Paull, Esq.

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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Diane Lynn Paull, Esq. got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by CJ
October 27, 2022
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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 working across the aisle much smoother. Always one step ahead of the other attorney.

Divorce
Posted by Michael
January 06, 2022
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Ms. Paull did a great job of handling my divorce during Covid. She was very prompt at retuning calls and very good at explaining everything and with her more than 30 years specializing in North Florida divorces brings a professionalism I doubt many can match. Her legal assistant Katie was also a big help in the office, always offering her kind help and support. I will definitely recommend Diane Paull and team for North Florida divorce matters.

 
Military Divorce
Posted by anonymous
August 28, 2017
Hired Attorney

Diane L. Paull and her entire staff delivered the best of care and quality assisting me with my divorce. Divorce is hard any which way you slice it, but I knew that Diane had my back every step of the way. I highly recommend Diane Paull and her qualified team.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 15, 2013
Hired Attorney

Diane has been my attorney since 2002. I hired Diane when my my rights as a parent were being violated. My ex has tried every trick in the book, and Diane has been there every step of the way, always keeping my families best interest in mind. I have no hesitation recommending her to anyone.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 20, 2012
Hired Attorney

I cannot recommend Diane highly enough! She has been with my husband and me through his divorce from his ex-wife and the subsequent custody battle for his son. She fought tooth and nail for us and won - she's one of the rare lawyers who actually cares about her clients, The entire law firm is wonderful, and we have retained them for the last 5 years, and will continue to retain them. If you need a family law representative, this is who to call!

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 4
    • Divorce
    • Child Support
    • Military Divorce
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Other 1
    • Wills

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Skype
    FaceTime
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Simpson & Paull, P.L.
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Trissler v. Trissler, 987 So.2d 209 (Fla. 5th DCA 2008).
    Citizens Commercial
    Savings Bank vs. Lorraine Raleigh
    159 Mich App 110
    406 NW2d 479 (1987)
  • Additional Links
    http://www.simpsonpaull.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    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.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Detroit
    Class of 1982
    J.D.
    Business and Tax Law
    Other Education
    Oakland University
    Class of 1979
    B.A.
    English and Political Science
  • 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

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Managing Partner at Simpson & Paull, P.L.
4.7
44 reviews

Watson Realty Building1326 3rd Street South, Suite 2Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-6377U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM

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    The practice area Diane Lynn Paull, Esq. spends the most time on is Divorce.
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    Simpson & Paull, P.L. has 2 attorneys at this location.
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    Diane Lynn Paull, Esq. attended University of Detroit.

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