Background
Bonapfel, Paul Walter was born on February 1, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Henry and Pauline Emma (Wetzeler) Bonapfel.
Bonapfel, Paul Walter was born on February 1, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Henry and Pauline Emma (Wetzeler) Bonapfel.
Bachelor in Government cum laude, Florida State University, 1972; Juris Doctor magna cum laude, U. Georgia, 1975.
Law clerk to chief judge, United States District Court Georgia, Macon, 1975-1977; associate, Nicholson & Meals, Atlanta, 1977-1980; associate, Cotton, White & Palmer, P.A., Atlanta, 1980-1982; partner, Lamberth, Bonapfel, Cifelli & Stokes, P.A., Atlanta, since 1982.
Member Georgia Bar Association (officer bankruptcy section 1986-1989, chairman 1989-1990), Atlanta Bar Association (vice chairman bankruptcy section 1987-1988, chairman 1988-1989), Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute (board directors).
Married Barbara Elizabeth Stichler, June 9, 1973. Children: Edward Paul, Elizabeth Marie.