Van Riper and Nies Attorneys

"Wouldn't it be Comforting to Know that your Lawyer Cares as much about Winning as You Do?"

West Palm Beach Law Firm, Van Riper & Nies, focuses on personal attention, open communications, hard work and trust in bringing justice to clients…

Our West Palm Beach attorneys practice in Family Law, Divorce Law, Personal Injury Law, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Auto Accident Law and Civil Litigation

Attorneys Christian Van Riper, a former Florida Prosecutor and Florida Supreme Court law clerk, and Tim Nies, a U.S. Army Ranger Veteran, and former senior casualty trial attorney for the largest insurance defense law firm in the U.S., bring their unique experiences together in representing clients in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Tim, a military veteran of the Army's elite special forces unit, the 75th Ranger Regiment, has spent 17 years litigating civil and commercial litigation cases throughout South Florida. Tim is known for leaving no stone unturned. His experience as an elite Ranger developed and tested his leadership skills and taught him to react smartly and quickly under pressure. Tim was a senior casualty attorney for arguably the largest insurance defense firm in the U.S. Here, he litigated complex cases on behalf of many Fortune 500 companies.

Christian is our firm's principal criminal defense and dependency (DCF cases) attorney. Christian spent years working as a Florida prosecutor, where he prosecuted and tried serious felony cases. Here, Christian honed and polished his jury trial skills and ability to think and work effectively under pressure.

Prior to his service as a prosecutor, Christian was selected, based on his superior law school grades and skill, to serve as a Law Clerk for the Florida Supreme Court. Here he worked directly for Supreme Court Justices on complex civil and criminal cases. Prior to law school, Christian was an investigator with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), where he investigated cases of child abuse and neglect. Christian's experience sets him apart from other local family law and criminal defense attorneys.

Tim and Christian have known each other their entire lives and try all cases together as an effective, powerful and close-knit trial team.

Our West Palm Beach FL trial lawyers and professional staff, are known for providing a high level of personal attention for our clients. We are here for them when they need us most, day or night. All of our clients have Christian's and Tim's cellular phone numbers.

Our West Palm Beach, Florida firm proudly offers discounted legal fees (20% discount) for honorably discharged veterans, law enforcement and firefighters on all hourly legal cases.

Whether we are fighting for the constitutional rights of a criminal defendant, representing a client with a serious and life-changing injury, a spouse seeking a divorce, a property owner or a business owner in a dispute, our Florida trial attorneys are dedicated to our clients' needs and are known for leaving no stone unturned in advocating for their interests.

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