Van Riper and Nies Attorneys

Van Riper and Nies Attorneys Free Consults. Our Broward County FL Lawyers and Paralegals Care as Much about Winning as you Do! We are here for them when they need us most, day or night.

Attorneys Tim Nies, an Army Ranger Veteran, and Chris Van Riper, a Former Prosecutor, are Legal Warriors fighting for the Rights of our Clients in Personal Injury, Maritime Injuries, Family Law, Criminal Law and Civil Litigation cases. Van Riper & Nies Attorneys, focuses on personal attention, open communication, trial experience and trust in bringing justice to our Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach,

Lighthouse Point and Fort Lauderdale clients. Van Riper and Nies Attorneys, P.A., is a military veteran-owned trial law firm practicing in:

- Personal Injury Law
- Auto Accident Law
- Divorce and Family Law
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal Defense

Trial attorneys Christian Van Riper, a former Florida Prosecutor 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 their Broward and Palm Beach county clients. Tim Nies, a long-term Deerfield Beach property owner, and military veteran of the Army's elite 75th Ranger Regiment, practices in personal injury, family law, civil litigation and maritime litigation, including Longshore and Harbor Workers' injury claims. Deerfield Beach attorney, Tim Nies, has spent the past 20+ years litigating complex civil litigation cases, including wrongful death claims, dissolution of marriage cases, motor vehicle crashes, slip & falls, premises liability, negligent security, product liability, construction site accidents and maritime injury claims, including cruise ship passenger injury claims, Defense Base Act claims, Longshore and Jones Act claims. Tim is known for leaving no stone unturned in his representation of clients in court. Trial attorney Christian Van Riper practices in criminal law and DUI Defense, as well as in complex family law cases. Christian spent years working as a prosecutor, where he prosecuted and tried serious felony and DUI 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. Christian's experience sets him apart from other local family law and criminal defense lawyers. Our Deerfield Beach FL attorneys and paralegals, are known for providing a high level of personal attention for our clients. We proudly offer discounted legal fees for honorably discharged veterans. Whether we are fighting for the rights of a criminal defendant, representing a client with a serious and life-changing injury, a spouse seeking a divorce, a business owner in a dispute or in a probate matter, our Florida trial attorneys are dedicated to our clients' needs and leave no stone unturned in advocating for their interests.

🚢 Injured at a Florida Port? Know Your Rights.If you were hurt while working at a Florida port — like Port of Miami, Por...
01/30/2026

🚢 Injured at a Florida Port? Know Your Rights.
If you were hurt while working at a Florida port — like Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port Tampa Bay, JAXPORT, Port Canaveral, or the Port of Palm Beach — you may be entitled to federal benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).
Our latest article breaks down who is covered, what benefits are available, how compensation under the Longshore Act is calculated, and why speaking with an experienced Florida Longshore workers' compensation lawyer early can make a real difference in your claim.

👉 Learn more and protect your benefits:
https://vanriperandnies.com/florida-longshore-workers-compensation-lawyer/

📞 And if you need help now, you can call anytime. We’re here to support injured longshoremen every step of the way.

Florida Longshore Workers' Compensation Lawyer and Army Ranger Veteran, Tim Nies, helping injured maritime workers secure Longshore benefits

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10 Fairway Drive, Ste 139
Deerfield Beach, FL
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