Attorney Profiles

Harlan Paul was born April 1, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida and 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. in 2003.

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 . His trial experience has resulted in obtaining certification as a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization. He is also a certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by National Board of Trial Advocacy (accredited by the America Bar Association). 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. He is a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Association for Justice (formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association).

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, on which he was reappointed by Senator Mel Martinez and continues to serve. He serves as a Trustee of Stetson University and as an Adjunct Professor at Stetson University in the area of Business Law. He serves as Vice- President of the Emergency Medical Foundation and has been 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 and as Vice- President and Member of the Board of Directors of the St. Barnabas Episcopal School Board. He has served on many other civic and Community boards and committees.