Despite difficult circumstances and an uncertainty of who I should turn to in order to help me through my divorce, I was thankfully able to find Rechel & Associates. Everyone was very kind in setting up my appointment, open to my situation and eager to help. I met with Jennifer for a free consultation which lasted about 60 minutes. I was never rushed, never felt pressured, it was simply a conversation. Right away I knew I found the right attorney to help me navigate this difficult part of my life.

Jennifer wanted to hear my story, asked questions and get a complete picture of what was going on so she could provide me the best possible explanation of how they could help. There was no sugar coating…Very early it was made clear that this process could take quite a bit of time and money to complete depending on the circumstances. There was always a desire to find the most efficient path through settlement, it was never about money, or billable hours…it was about finding resolution to the circumstances that were presented as quickly as possible. Jennifer also made it clear that this would not be a magical process that she would be able to solve without my help. She was able to paint the proper picture in my mind so that I could prepare to engage in the process and know that I had the full support of Rechel & Associates. Jennifer was very open, honest, direct, and compassionate during all of the conversations. I knew after that consultation that the firm of Rachel and Associates was the best suited for me.

During the entire process, Jennifer and her team (Julie, Beth, and others) were eager to assist in any way possible. The communication lines were open. All of my questions were answered in a timely fashion and most importantly I ALWAYS felt as though everything was going to be handled properly. Meetings were accompanied with email and voice reminders to make sure I was prepared. All requests for documentation was done well in advance of any hearings. This gave me the proper amount of time to ensure everything was provided.

Julie who is Jennifer’s paralegal was very organized and personable. She ensured that all of the calculations were checked and re-checked for accuracy. She didn’t let ANYTHING slip through the cracks. She was always there to help with any questions I had and also manage the many emails that came from the other party in this case. She was a pleasure to work with.

Hands down, Jennifer is awesome! She is the BEST! I cannot say enough to truly show how grateful I am for her! She is professional yet relatable. She will work her tail off to ensure you get the best possible results. She is clear with her communication and expectations. She holds you accountable for what needs to be accomplished and prepares you 14 different ways prior to any hearing or trial. She is WELL prepared. There were many curve balls that came up during trial…Jennifer was prepared to handle all of them. Supporting documentation and case law was in her back pocket to rebut any item opposing counsel had to offer. She knew every single details inside and out.

Nobody likes to go through a divorce, its not a pleasant part of life. But what one can only hope for is that they receive the most competent, knowledgeable, reliable and honest counsel during the process. It was not a process that I enjoyed going through, but with the support of Rechel & Associates (Jennifer specifically) the process went as smoothly as it possibly could. Laughs were traded at each visit and I can only hope that anyone else going through this difficult time can find Jennifer at Rechel & Associates to help them through this. It was truly the best possible experience I could have asked for. Thank you to Jennifer and her team for ensuring the desired results were achieved in the quickest timeframe possible!

Sincerely,
Joel

They seem like friendly, intelligent ambitious
council. The jury is still out.

Without reservation I would recommend Rechel & Associate, P.A. A Dissolution of Marriage was unfortunately heavily litigated and my case presented many complex issues. Mr. Rechel and his entire staff were able to handle every aspect of my case. Mr. Rechel was not only an excellent litigator but an invaluable advocate. He provided outstanding representation and with the assistance of his entire staff, resolved my case with not only professionalism but with compassion, assuming a guidance role in getting me from one step to the next. Thank you Rechel & Associates!

Ted and his team match equal parts legal expertise with compassion for the events at hand. Simply put they are excellent across the board.

Jennifer Todd at Rechel & Associates did an excellent job handling my divorce case. I was especially impressed that she handled things so seamlessly with me being out of state for the majority of the process. Ms. Todd's services along with the rest of her staff were quite exceptional. I highly recommend this law firm.

Horrible phone receptionist.

Close good service and great food.

I went to 5 different lawyers for a consultation for my divorce ,I hired one of them and realized that I wasn't happy with all of them, to when I fired one that I didn't find very helpful which was a loss of money , then I hired Ted , which is so far very impressive and I'm very satisfied with his great service, I highly reccomend him, he's an honest ,professional, and very intelligent man. To be honest he his worth every penny , his staff is very professional and very friendly. I would like to thank and give high praise to each and every one of the members. Again, I highly recommend Ted and his staff , I hope every thing goes well , and I will keep you posted.

They're expensive, but I feel like they're going to do a great job for me.

I had a VERY complex custody case. She picked up my case with two weeks prior to court. She picked it up and ran with it. Her extensive amount of knowledge and compassion not only kept the case balanced, but it kept the case focused. She took an emotional situation and kept a custody and dependency case directed to the heart of the matter. Her WHOLE team made this his happen. She demands respect and honor in the court room and demonstrates extensive field expertise. She was worth every penny. They are thorough. They do research. They do not sling mud. They find facts and are filled with integrity and operate in hard love. She will adapt to exactly what you need in the moment. I would tell you not to look any further. We interviewed 5-7 lawyers. We interviewed her, left and within 15 minutes turned around and paid the retainer. You should just retain on the spot. She’s in high demand, as she should be, but hands down, she is THE BEST lawyer I have ever worked with. In emotional custody situations, it is imperative to have a knowledgeable source that is ON YOUR SIDE, and will tell it like it is. OH, and we got a favorable outcome. Favorable outcomes are different for everyone, so find your idea of a favorable outcome, and then go retain Jenn, because her firm is rated top in Tampa for a reason! Mr. Rechel is a rockstar in the courtroom and HE ACTUALLY CARES ABOUT HIS CLIENTS!!!! Debbie is also amazing! They can go from bulldog to butterfly depending on approach and that is exactly what we were looking for, sometimes, exactly what was needed! #jennforthewin #tedrechelforthewin #debbieforthewin #julieforthewin

Ted and his team are a 100x more deserving of a few sentences on a review page. In a cut-throat, dog-eat-dog arena, I felt that no challenge was too great with Ted representing me. 18 months of litigation, hearings and meetings can seem like a lifetime when you are uncertain of your son's future. Somehow Ted managed to keep me strong in the fight and helped give me the confidence I needed to take down the giant in front of me. He is a Winner, he is Tough, he is Brilliant, he is Strategic, he is Relationship-driven and he cares greatly. Thank you Ted and team for everything you did for me and my son.

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I just want to Thank Ted Rechel and his Wonderful staff for such a professional, pleasant, and successful experience. Ted Rechel is an Excellent lawyer and a Winner...Thank God. Ted and his Staff were so efficient and we'll prepared that I recommend them in the highest regard to anyone who needs legal representation in their focus of legal practice. Excellent Job "Team Ted"!

Brian Feinstein - Very Pleased and Satisfied Client.

Rechel Associates are the best. The entire team was just very professional and knowledgeable. Ted and his paralegal Ashley helped me to recover my time with my son after a very frustrated and unfair result from the court. I have no words to express how thankful I am and I absolutely recommend the firm to anyone that needs a family lawyer.

Grateful for Ted and his staff during this trying time for me. Professional, courteous, and always helpful. Thanks Patti, Deb, Beth, and of course Ted.

I am so grateful that I had Jennifer Todd, a partner at Rechel & Associates, along with her paralegal, Kathy on my legal team. They were so easy to work with and always looked out for my best interest. Ms. Todd took the time up front to listen to exactly what I wanted to accomplish and offered excellent advice that was consistent with my requests. She allowed me to handle my legal matters in a fair and well thought out manner. Both she and Kathy were conscientious with their handling of my case and were able to resolve it right on budget. I would recommend Ms. Todd to anyone in need of an excellent family law attorney.

The staff at Rechel and Associates truly work together as a collaborative team. Jennifer is a knowledgable and compassionate attorney. In both of my experiences with this firm, I have always felt like a valued client.

Rechel and Associates are the best, period! I give them my absolutely highest rating...from the front office, Deb and Beth to the paralegal Patti to the attorneys Ted and Jennifer all are professional and knowledgeable but most important they all are have empathy. I worked most closely with Jennifer so the rest of my comments will be about her.
Jennifer took a very complicated child custody case representing me (the grand parent) seeking temporary custody of my grandchild due to the parent's (my daughter) inability to care for the child due to the her inappropriate life style (ie, drugs, alcohol, etc).
When I became aware of how bad the problem was, I contacted another attorney and she totally mishandled the case. This alerted my daughter that I was seeking custody of my grand daughter, and of course, this made the case much more difficult.; however, after I fired the first attorney, I contacted Jennifer and she immediately analyzed the case with expert skill. She cleared her calendar and she worked with me that day in her office to immediately and tirelessly put in an emergency motion for the protection of my grandchild. This was on a Friday, so she gave me her cell # and she personally stayed in contact with me to guide me through the process over the weekend as we awaited the judge to make a decision on the emergency motion. If you are not aware, grandparents basically have no rights in Florida regarding grandchildren so it is very difficult to win temporary custody. However, the judge ruled in my favor. Then, Jennifer instructed me how the emergency pick-up order process worked. In this process, I picked-up my grand daughter from my daughter with the aid of law enforcement. Jennifer's knowledgeable, calm manner took my stress out of this potentially volatile situation. To emphasize how rare it is to win temporary custody and get a pick up order, the law enforcement officer told me that he had never executed one in his 15-year career. Jennifer's calm quick action ensured the safety of my grand daughter. This is a true testament to Jennifer's empathy and skill.
Then, Jennifer flawlessly represented me in subsequent court battles with my daughter as she attempted to regain custody of my grand daughter before she made the required changes for reunification. She also helped me stop the father (my grand daughter's father) gain custody as he was and has been a totally absent parent living in Nevada.
Currently, my daughter has made the required changes for reunification. I still have temporary custody and I am involved in mediation with the construction of the parenting plan between my daughter and my grand daughter's father.
Therefore, all of my goals for my grand daughter have been met and and are being met for the future....she is safe, happy and secure.
It is my true belief that Jennifer has been instrumental in saving my grand daughter's life and that it the highest praise and future recommendation that I can give her. Absolutely hire her without fail!

I am very grateful to Mr Rechel and his team, Heidi, Deb and Beth! They were professional, compassionate and approachable. They made a difficult time better than I could ever imagined. Thank you. It is with enthusiasm I recommend this firm.

When you have an Attorney that takes the time to explain what the outcome could be depending on the direction you take. When he allowes negotiation to be part of the outcome and doesn't look at confrontation and a fight to get the results you want if not needed. He is truly looking out for your best interest. Monetarily and Emotionally, he truly cares. That Attorney is Ted Rechel . For best results hire Ted Rechel. I DID!

Our case involved a complicated termination of parental rights and adoption by stepparent. Jennifer Todd did an incredible job of taking us through this journey to a successful end. Jennifer was always responsive and got back to me very quickly. She was wonderful to have in our corner during the most trying moments of this process. She was also very considerate with our funds. I highly recommend Jennifer Todd as a top-notch family lawyer.

After initially hiring a mediocre (at best) attorney who made a mess of a very nasty family law case, Ted was hired to clean up the mess. Not only did Ted "clean up the mess", he and his staff became friends, life coaches, and a beacon of light in a very dark time. I was a person that they were interested to know and protect during the course of an almost 3.5 year battle for my daughter. If you are looking for counsel, look no further. Ted is your guy.

I had a unique divorce case, and it took over a year to resolve. But Attorney Jennifer Todd and Rechel did the research and were very thorough and professional. They are not what you would imagine attorneys to be. They genuinely care about their clients and make you feel like you are the only case they are working on (which is not true, they are very busy!). I have recommended them to friends that are having to go down the hard path of divorce. With their assistance, I am now able to put my past behind me and move forward much happier. With the attention to detail my case needed, I know the outcome would not have been as positive if I had used another firm.

Rechel & Associates handled my Dissolution of Marriage very well (I was highly impressed) and are currently handling my foreclosure case as well (and also going very well). If you want it done right, without much effort on your part, hire Rechel & Associates. You will not be disappointed.

Ted and his team are the best.They got me everything I asked for in my divorce. They were more than attorneys to me they were very caring and compassionate as well. They always had time for me no matter what I needed and they kept me informed of every detail with my divorce. As I said before they are truly the best !!

If you’re getting divorced in Tampa and you need someone on your side, I recommend Rechel and Associates. I’ve utilized their services on several occasions throughout the years. Ted and his associates were extremely helpful in achieving a fair and equitable dissolution of my marriage in an incredibly short amount of time. They were with me through the entire divorce process from separation, mediation, rehabilitative alimony, and time-sharing, to the child support modifications. I even had Rechel and Associates assist with my Will, Living Will, and Durable Power of Attorney.
Choosing the right attorney for your case is important. I wholeheartedly recommend Rechel and Associates, P.A., they will exceed expectations.

I started with Ted and his firm in the midyear of 2010 and just recently got my divorce and custody of both children. The best part of this is that I reside in another state and traveled back in forth a bit but it was well worth the money spent because all my concerns and wants were met and better than expected. This firm came HIGHLY recommended to me and it was the BEST decision i made. I would and WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone needing a law firm that is going to do all they can to treat you as family and handle your case as if it were their own. I really like the fact that Ted was an aggressive and very punctual, which is what i needed the most. Thanks Ted and Associates for all the work you've done and the experience. It made me believe that good people can win with the right backing.

Getting Divorced is not an easy thing to come to terms with. The folks at Rechel and Associates helped me overcome my worries about this major unknown as well as eased my tension by taking me through the process step-by-step. If you are getting divorced in Tampa, call on these guys.