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I've been practicing divorce and family law in the Tampa Bay area since 1990. During that time, I've represented thousands of Tampa area families in divorces, paternity actions and family law cases of all types. I've been involved in high profile cases, represented local sports legends, doctors, lawyers, and professsionals of all types. I have seen and dealt with a myriad of fact patterns and emergency situations. I have thoroughly enjoyed helping good people through one of the most dramatic and difficult times of their lives.
| Theodore James Rechel: | Member at The Rechel & Associates, P.A. |
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2913 Busch Lake Blvd Tampa, FL 336141860 |
| Website: | http://www.tampabaylawyers.com |
| Phone: | 813-931-8111 |
| Fax: | 813-935-1219 |
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Rechel & Associates, P.A.
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Experience counts in family law. Divorce cases include parenting plan and timesharing (custody and visitation) division of assets and liabilities, alimony and child support issues. Each case is unique. I pursue 3 paths to resolution simultaneously: Negotiation, mediation and litigation, if necessary. My goal is a prompt and fair resolution in every case.
Experience counts in family law. Divorce cases include parenting plan and timesharing (custody and visitation) division of assets and liabilities, alimony and child support issues. Each case is unique. I pursue 3 paths to resolution simultaneously: Negotiation, mediation and litigation, if necessary. My goal is a prompt and fair resolution in every case.
Paternity, Annulment, Child Support, Mediation, Prenuptual Agreements, Family Law Appeals and all other family law related cases.
Whether an alimony claim is for permanent, durational, rehabilitative, bridge-the-gap, temporary or lump sum, I always strive to achieve a fair and equitable result that allows the appropriate level of support is paid.
It is vital to secure the appropriate parenting plan and timesharing schedule to protect the best interests of minor children and to encourage proper co-parenting.
Estabilshment, enforcement, defense and modification of child support obligations.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | 1991 - 1900 |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1991 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 1992 - 1900 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| American Inns of Court Tampa Family Law Chapter | Barrister | 1997 - 2005 |
| Busch Lakes Association | President | 2001 - 1900 |
| Busch Lakes Association | President | N/A |
| Busch Lakes Association | President | N/A |
| Collaborative Divorce Association Tampa Bay | Member | N/A |
| Collaborative Divorce Association Tampa Bay | Member | N/A |
| Collaborative Divorce Association Tampa Bay | Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
| Legal Elite Honoree | Florida Trend Magazine | 2012 |
| Family Mediation Certification | Supreme Court of Florida | 2011 |
| Family Mediation Certification | Supreme Court of Florida | 1995 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University | Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
| Indiana University | Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
| University of Illinois College of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1989 |
| University of Illinois College of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1989 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| Bell v. Bruder | Second District Court agreed with trial court and Rechel and affirmed. |
| Cole v. Cole | Second District Court of Appeal agreed with Rechel and reversed the trial court's improper calculation of child support in rotating custody cases. |
| Gaines v. Sayne | Supreme Court agreed with Mr. Rechel's position and clarified Florida law as to when a final judgment is final, adopting Rechel's view of the law. My client's daughter inherited wife's estate. |
| Gaines v. Sayne | Supreme Court agreed with Mr. Rechel's position and clarified Florida law as to when a final judgment is final, adopting Rechel's view of the law. My client's daughter inherited wife's estate. |
| Gearhart v. Gearhart | Affirmed, Second District Court of Appeal agreed with Rechel and upheld trial court's decision. |
| Hollister v. Hollister | Second District Court of Appeal agreed with most of Mr. Rechel's positions, imposed a constructive trust on Husband's stock options, reversed the amount of income imputed to Wife, distributed the Husband's bonus,and ordered new trial. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1991 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 836893 | Member in Good Standing | 1990 | 04/25/2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Training Seminar Office of Social Investigation Service | "How to Author a Social Investigation Report" | 2003 |
| Spring Lecture Series | "Collaborative Law" | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LSAT Course Instuctor | Stanley Kaplan | 1988 - 1989 |
| LSAT Course Instuctor | Stanley Kaplan | 1988 - 1989 |
| Associate Attorney | Law Offices of Donald Belveal, Chartered. | 1990 - 1991 |
| Associate Attorney | Law Offices of Donald Belveal, Chartered. | 1990 - 1991 |
| Associate Attorney | Family Legal Centers of Thomas Chawk, P.A. | 1991 - 1992 |
| Associate Attorney | Family Legal Centers of Thomas Chawk, P.A. | 1991 - 1992 |
| Managing Partner/ President | Rechel & Associates, P.A. | N/A |
| Adjunct Professor | Tampa College | 1992 - 1994 |
| Managing Partner/ President | Rechel & Associates, P.A. | 1992 - 1900 |
| Managing Partner/ President | Rechel & Associates, P.A. | N/A |
| Adjunct Professor | Tampa College | 1992 - 1994 |
