Tim Nies

Tim Nies is a veteran of the U.S. Army's elite Airborne Rangers and a former insurance company casualty attorney who has represented Fortune 500 companies. Injured in the line of duty during a parachute mission with the U.S. Army Rangers, Tim has worked hard to recover from his physical injuries and thus has valuable insight into the daily struggles of people who have been injured. He also has a deep understanding of the policies and tactics used by insurance companies and is passionate about helping injured parties break through these hurdles to get the compensation they deserve. Tim is also an accomplished family law attorney known for his courtroom skills where he fights for the rights of his clients. Tim practices in personal injury, family law, probate and civil litigation matters.

• Avvo Rating: Superb
• Martindale-Hubbell: Pre-eminent attorney 5 out of 5
• Florida Trend Magazine: Rising Star 2010
• Distinguished Speaker: Nova Southeastern University
• South Florida Business Journal: Best of the Bar
• Maritime Law Association Member

Christian Van Riper

Van Riper & Nies sets itself apart with the experience of its attorneys. As a former prosecutor for the state of Florida, Christian Van Riper knows how the other side thinks, allowing him to create proactive legal strategies for criminal defense clients.

Before becoming an attorney, Christian was an investigator with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), giving him a unique perspective non only on criminal cases, but also on family law and divorce cases. Christian practices in criminal defense, family law, dependency and probate matters.

• Florida Supreme Court Internship
• Martindale-Hubbell: Pre-eminent attorney 5.0 out of 5
• Stetson College of Law: Top 20% of class
• Stetson College of Law: Graduated Magna Cum Laude