Jeffrey Scott Badgley

Jeffrey Scott Badgley

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 39 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury ... +3 more

801 N. Magnolia Avenue Ste. 101, Orlando, FL

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 35%

I bring 30 years of experience as a business and civil trial attorney to helping Florida residents get a fresh start from the burden of their debts. My bankruptcy practice is dedicated exclusively to assisting individuals and families in debt.

35%
Medical Malpractice 25%

Medical mistakes can be disastrous. Suing a medical provider requires special experience and skill. For twenty years, I defended doctors and their insurance companies when they were sued. Now I help patients get the compensation they deserve when a medical mistake happens.

38 years

25%
Car Accident 10%

Car accidents can turn your life upside down. We help clients by getting involved immediately. Jeff is a board certified civil trial lawyer who is prepared to take on the insurance companies to fight for his clients.

38 years

10%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

We help people save their homes and avoid repossession by using a chapter 13 plan for getting out of debt. We have helped hundreds of clients with Chapter 13 remedies. Make sure you have an experienced lawyer when choosing Chapter 13.

10%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

I bring 30 years of experience as a business and civil trial attorney to helping Florida residents get a fresh start from the burden of their debts. My bankruptcy practice is dedicated exclusively to assisting individuals and families in debt.

10%
Personal Injury 10%

I help injured people get their lives back on track. I help them navigate throughout the legal maze of insurance claims to make sure that they receive the compensation that they are entitled to. If the insurance company does not settle, I love going to court to ensure that my client receives the full measure of compensation they are entitled to under the law.

38 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Badgley Law Group

801 N. Magnolia Avenue Ste. 101, Orlando, FL, 32803

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Jeffrey Scott Badgley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

85 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Posted by Keith | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Excellent bankruptcy attorney

Jeff and his staff did an excellent job handling my chapter 13 case when several other attorneys told me they could not make it work.Although my case was not typical Jeff was able to make it happen and was completely honest and informative throughout the whole process. Would highly recommend Badgley ...Law to anyone needing legal services.

Posted by WILLIAM | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

SAVED OUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

My family could not imagine being in more capable hands during a time in our lives that had so much uncertainty. We new from our first consultation with Mr. Badgley that we were going to be just fine in the future. Once he explained the process in great detail he were at ease with all of the worry th...at a chapter 13 would bring. For the last 5 years, Mr. Badgley has been there to answer questions and keep us up to date with any changes or items that needed to be addressed. The thing that we found most comforting for us is that the entire Badgley Law Firm made us feel welcome from the start and did not make us feel embarrassed or ashamed for our financial situation. I would highly recommend that anyone in our situation do themselves a favor and speak with Jeff Badgley before making a decision on how to handle a bankruptcy. He pointed us in the direction we needed to go and we survived the hardest time in our financial lives. We will always be grateful to the Badgley Law Firm.

Posted by Roberto | August 27, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

He's one of the good ones folks!

We greatly appreciate Jeff on how he handled every step of our chapter 13 bankruptcy. He took care of every motion and handled every step of our case expertly with the utmost care and sensitivity. I searched for a reliable attorney online that would take our case with little to no money upfront. Wh...en I ran across Jeff's name, we did our research and promptly made an appointment when his office contacted us. We were in a very dire situation, and unfortunately bankruptcy was our best viable option. He took the scariness away from the process and helped us along the process. Jeff is a superb human being and a brilliant attorney. Coming away from the process, we are at a much better place than when we first started this process 3 years ago. Jeff is more than just our attorney, he is a trusted friend. If you require legal representation, we highly recommend Jeff Badgley as your attorney. Thank you Jeff for representing us!

Posted by Kristin | August 20, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

In good hands . . .

Jeff is not only an experienced attorney, he is also a kind and compassionate person. We felt cared for during the whole of Jeff's representation. And we had the confidence that comes from using an attorney with many years of experience and a proven track record. Working with Jeff was a great expe...rience and our Chapter 13 case went incredibly well.

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Jeffrey Scott Badgley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Lucero

Litigation lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have observed Jeff during trial work and his command of the courtroom, procedure, and law was impressive. Additionally his demeanor with the judge and jury were equally impressive as well. He is a very personable attorney and he is well respected in the legal community both personally and professionally."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Boren

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a fantastic lawyer who works very hard for his clients. I feel that one of Jeff's best attributes is his attention to detail. This allows him to handle complex litigation cases that many lawyers would not be able to effectively manage."

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Pierre Seacord

Litigation lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in the community, has an excellent courtroom presence and obtains great results."

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Brett Bressler

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff and I have worked on some big cases together. And, when I was a defendant in Federal Court in an employment law matter, I hired Jeff to defend me. The outcome: Dismissal of the case against me. He is the lawyer that I trust for advice and guidance. Jeff is a Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer, and an outstanding father, husband, father, and person."

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Richard Sierra

Litigation lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my pleasure to endorse Jeff Badgley. He is a high level professional who focuses in providing the most favorable outcome for clients."

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Mark Longwell

Litigation lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lyle Masnikoff

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer

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Pierre Seacord

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Boren

Personal injury lawyer

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Brett Bressler

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Best Personal Injury Lawyers, Orlando Style Magazine

2014

Top 100 Bankruptcy Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2010

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 2006, Florida Bar

2010

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

Elected Member, Florida Civil Procedure Rules Committee

Work Experience

1986 - 1988

Law Clerk to the Honorable Melvin Orfinger, Fifth District Court of Appeal

Associations

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2010 - Present

Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association

Member

2004 - Present

Florida Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

Florida Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

1995 - Present

Supreme Court of the United States of America

1988 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

United States District Court

1987 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

2004 - 2013

Inns of Court

Member

2003 - 2006

Florida Civil Procedure Rules Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential settlement in legal malpractice claim

Legal malpractice claim settlement without lawsuit

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Education

1986

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1999

Young Lawyers Seminar

Trial Exhibits

1997

"Basic Evidence" Seminar

Florida Law of Privilege

1996

Board Certification Examination Review Course

Institutional Operations and Risk Management

1994

Discovery from Physicians Seminar

Medical Discovery

Publications

1993

Trial Advocate Quarterly Collection of Defendant’s Judgment for Costs of Attorneys’ Fees in Wrongful Death Actions: Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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