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Free Consultation (60 minutes)
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Credit Card, Cash, Check
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About Me
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About me: Too many times, people find themselves navigating the legal system with little direction or assistance, or running to the first available attorney without any... more
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Jeff is a top quality attorney! He cares about his clients and is an amazing courtroom advocate. I would recommend him anyday!
Endorsement from lawyer:
Susan Swadberg
, Tacoma (WA), 10 months ago
Mr. Bassett is a natural in the courtroom and a strong negotiator. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Angela Horwath
, Tacoma (WA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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24 years
since Jeffrey Patrick Bassett was first licensed to practice law in FL.
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18 years
since Jeffrey Patrick Bassett was first licensed to practice law in WA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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| Lead Counsel at Center for DUI Defense |
2008–present
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| Section Chief, Appellate Counsel at FL Attorney General's Office/Children's Legal Svcs |
2001–2008
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| Attorney (extra hire) at Pierce County Dept of Assigned Counsel |
2008–2008
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| Juvenile Lead Attorney at Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office |
2000–2001
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| Managing Attorney at Kenneth B. Shellan & Associates |
1991–2000
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| Lead Attorney at FL Dept. of Children & Families |
1989–1990
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| Assistant Public Defender at Orange County Public Defender's Office |
1985–1989
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Education
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| John Balikes Professionalism Award |
Miami-Dade Juvenile Justice Center |
2007 |
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Associations
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| President |
Washington LEGALS |
1997–1999
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Portfolio
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Avvo Contribution:
Collection Agency broke Federal Law?
Here is a link to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/... more
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Cases
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- Title:
- Seminole Tribe of Florida v. FL Dept of Children & Families
- Practice Area:
- Child Abuse
- Outcome:
- Lower Court order affirmed (DCF prevailed)
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This was the first dependency case involving a tribe and the State of Florida ever to be decided on an appellate level pursuant to ICWA (Indian Child...
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
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| Case law/statutory updates |
Department of Children & Families Statewide Conference |
2008 |
| Case law updates, statutory revisions |
Dependency Law Update |
2008 |
| Bankruptcy and the Domestic Partnership |
Lavendar Law National Conference |
1999 |
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