About Us
Christian Van Riper, Attorney
Christian Van Riper, Attorney
Christian Van Riper, Attorney
As a former prosecutor for the state of Florida, Christian learned early on how to prepare cases for trial and present evidence to jurors.
Before becoming an attorney, Christian was an investigator with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), giving him a unique perspective on family law and divorce cases.
Tim Nies, Attorney
Christian Van Riper, Attorney
Christian Van Riper, Attorney
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 in the courtroom. Tim is an accomplished family law attorney known for his courtroom skills where he fights for the rights of his clients.
Sandra Skrzypiec, Paralegal
Sandra Skrzypiec, Paralegal
Sandra Skrzypiec, Paralegal
Sandra is an experienced and passionate paralegal. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Indian River State College in 2019. Sandra assists the attorneys in family law, dependency actions (DCF) and other cases. She is known for her considerable multitasking skills and for helping families in transition by providing pas
Sandra is an experienced and passionate paralegal. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Indian River State College in 2019. Sandra assists the attorneys in family law, dependency actions (DCF) and other cases. She is known for her considerable multitasking skills and for helping families in transition by providing passionate support to the attorneys and the firm’s clients. Sandra assists clients by providing regular contact and updates on their cases, managing the discovery process, and assisting in the drafting of pleadings, discovery responses and document production. She stays late to make sure that our attorneys are prepared for case management conferences, hearings, mediations and trials. Sandra enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym and participating in competitive racing.
Sarah Senecal, Paralegal
Sandra Skrzypiec, Paralegal
Sandra Skrzypiec, Paralegal
Sarah is our senior paralegal. She has been working in the legal field for over eighteen years. Sarah joined Van Riper & Nies in May 2010. Her duties include meeting with clients, drafting and preparation of legal documents, responses to discovery. Sarah uses her considerable litigation experience and superior customer service experience
Sarah is our senior paralegal. She has been working in the legal field for over eighteen years. Sarah joined Van Riper & Nies in May 2010. Her duties include meeting with clients, drafting and preparation of legal documents, responses to discovery. Sarah uses her considerable litigation experience and superior customer service experience to fight for the rights of the firm’s family law clients. She has been a licensed Notary Public since 2002 and is a mother of two. She enjoys spending time with her family, boating and traveling. to do business with you.