Overview
Paul Ullom's area of practice primarily involves commercial and real estate litigation, with an emphasis on construction litigation.
Paul is a certified civil circuit mediator by the Florida Supreme Court.
Experience
Paul has participated extensively in transactions and litigation representing a wide range of businesses. His clients have included eleven of the Fortune 200; he has also represented a variety of small family enterprises.
Areas of Focus
Practices
Industries
News
Recognition
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Certified Civil Circuit Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court
- Chambers USA (2024)
- The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law, Construction Litigation (2023–2025)
- Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine (2008–2024)
- Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine (2012, 2019, 2021)
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Bar Association
- American Subcontractors Association
- The Florida Bar
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Bay Area Legal Services Inc.
- Private Industry Council for the Federal Job Training Act
- Harvard Club of the West Coast of Florida
- Florida State University Alumni Association
Speaking Engagements
- “Avoiding Construction Claims,” Annual Meeting of the Florida Association of County Attorneys (2005)
- “Recovering and Defending Construction Delays, Interferences, and Inefficiencies in Florida,” Lorman Education Services (August 2004)
- “Avoiding Construction Claims,” Pinellas County Engineer’s Continuing Education (September 2002)
- “Negotiation Tactics and Strategies,” NBE Seminars (June 2001)
- “Negotiation Tactics and Strategies,” NBE Seminars (June 2000)
- “Resolving Construction Disputes,” Associated General Contractors Seminar (July 1999)
- “Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation,” Associated General Contractors Seminar (August 1998)
- “Construction Contracts – New Developments in Florida Law,” Associated Builders and Contractors Continuing Education Seminar (April 1997)
Pro Bono
- Calvary Lutheran Church – Miscellaneous Matters
- Lutheran Trust of Florida – Land Acquisitions
- Lutheran Ministries of Florida – Administrative Hearings
Credentials
Education
- Florida State University College of Law (J.D., with honors, 1988)
- Harvard University (B.A., 1983)