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I was born and raised in Valdosta, GA. I have lived here all my life. I have been a lawyer since 1988 and I have been practicing in the law firm of Closson, Bass and Tomberlin since 1991.
In my personal life, I enjoy live music, travel, football, and fishing.
I only practice criminal defense for people charged with crimes and workers' compensation for people injured at work. I handle no other types of cases as I choose to limit my practice in order to be as proficient and effective as possible in the types of law I do practice. I want to be the best attorney possible in the areas I practice.
I offer free consultations on any case and you are under no obligation to me if you simply wish to meet with me and discuss your case in order to determine whether you wish to hire me to represent you. I would never ask you to buy a car without test driving it and I would never ask you to put your very serious problem in my hands without first talking to me to find out what i can do for you.
If you are injured at work or charged with a crime, please contact me and we will schedule a time to meet and discuss your case.
I look forward to meeting with you in the future if you have the unfornate circumstance of either being arrested or injured at work.
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Acquired: 1988
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PO Box 159, Valdosta, GA, 31601
18 Client Reviews
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Posted by Dawn | December 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
Criminal Defense Attorney
I hired Mr Bass to handle my sons drug charge case and his VOP. Mr. Bass went above and beyond with helping him. The case had some twists and turns and he was very informative and gave him the best possible outcome we could have asked for. He was always available when we called or he would promptly r...
Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
Mr. Bass was kind, compassionate and professional. He was extremely responsive (no matter what time we had an inquiry). He was able to thoroughly explain and navigate every part of the process so that we felt comfortable with what was being done. Not only did he work to get us the most favorable o...
Posted by Nick | May 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Clear and helpful navigation through a difficult situation
Mr. Bass not only accepted my case immediately during my first panicky phone call, but also guided me through and kept me at ease throughout my case and thereafter with a wealth of helpful advice, insight, and service. Mike was able to steer my case clear of a worst-case scenario, for certain. Incred...
Posted by Rich | January 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding legal representation
I cannot compliment our lawyer, Mr. J. Michael Bass, enough for his professionalism and the courtesies he extended my family, as he recently represented us. His years of experience, down-home manners, and genuine enthusiasm were of great comfort during a most difficult time. He and Ms. Heather wer...
Posted by Calvina | November 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Doesn’t get no better!!
Mr. Bass is very professional. In a worksman comp case the terminology could be very confusing. Mr. Bass always broke everything down so that I could understand things. He also made sure I had the best care from the best doctors. Thank you for your help and knowledge!
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2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992 - Present
Partner, Closson, Bass & Tomberlin
1989 - 1991
Assistant Attorney, Clarke County Solicitor's Office
1988 - 1989
Law Clerk, South Georgia Judicial Circuit
2014 - Present
Georgia Injured Workers AdvocatesMember
2001 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws - Legal CommitteeLegal Committee Member
1991 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1999 - 2000
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersVice President
1995 - 1997
Valdosta Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Recent Case Law Developments in Workers Compensation
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