Scott Thomas Orsini

Scott Thomas Orsini

3.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 35 years

Family Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure ... +2 more

4554 Central Avenue, Ste. A, Saint Petersburg, FL

About Scott

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

36 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

36 years | 250 cases

20%
Foreclosure 15%

36 years | 200 cases

15%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

36 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Business 5%

36 years | 150 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

4554 Central Avenue, Ste. A, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33711

the Orsini & Rose Law Firm

410 S. Ware Boulevard, Suite 401, Tampa, FL, 33619-8401

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Scott Thomas Orsini's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Good intentions but weak

Advises clients poorly. is totally fine breaking ethics which may work well for you but probably will backfire in the end, be careful. Good buddies with judge Hellinger but will make you swear to secrecy. Red flag. Probably means well but incompetent and weak kneed, relies on his friendships to help ...you. His paralegal had the courage he lacks but that's not very helpful for you in court. Good luck

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Not a good attorney very shady

The truth is that this attorney took my money and did not represent my case at all let alone with any zeal, nor any intention of protecting me or my family. He came in and made a huge legal mess that I am still dealing with years later. In my case, then and looking back on this attorney and all th...e poor choices and very bad mistakes now, it begs the question of whose side was he really on. The things he did and didn’t do put me through so much so unnecessarily. The laws were on my side and yet, he did nothing to help..only hurt. Years later, and any attorney who has reviewed my case has said things like if they didn’t know better they would think he was working for the other side with all that he did and didn’t do. I wish I never met him. He helps to spell out the dark side of family law.

Posted by Bill | September 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Scott Orsini is someone you want handling your case!

I just went through a very difficult 5 year divorce with each side going through two attorneys and two judges(first one retired). I found Scott and chose him halfway through the case and wish I had found him at the beginning. His guidance throughout and his patience with me and the other side were a...wesome. He got me through a mess and is now someone I consider a friend. Divorce is trouble enough for all involved. It's never a "perfect" outcome as a family is now broken. Don't choose the wrong attorney, choose Scott. He will get you through it and make sure you get a fair outcome.

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Diligent Attorney Who Is Very Forthright and Accommodating

Scott is an amazing lawyer who was always up front and honest about my case. He was always available to speak to me when I had questions or needed an update. My case was put before a judge that made us go through the ringer for a simple matter, but Scott was undeterred and went the extra mile for me ...and my family. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Marilyn | March 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense

There are far better custody lawyers out there..keep looking

Went and interviewed Scott and liked him. He convinced us he could do the job. I had a non-married daughter in jail and we had, had her daughter since birth and she was now 2. 6 months later daughter is out of jail and we still aren't to court. We move out of state and retain a new lawyer. Scott is t...old by us and our new lawyer to drop the case there..You can't have 2 cases going so it was imperative Scott drop the case there in Florida. Judge in Florida sets a trial date and for 3 months we are telling Scott to drop the case..Day of trial, Scott walks in to drop the case, which ticks judge off. Judge now assumes we have blown smoke and don't have anything on my criminal drug addict daughter. Judge now orders us in a different State to return her to her mother. 9 months later I get her back as my daughter can not take care of her. She is now almost 8 and we still have her. Unfortunately we spent 9 grand with Scott with results that hurt this little girl. I thought with him having little kids himself, he would know how precious children are and would be concerned of their well being. This was not the case at all with Scott, he had no regard for this child at all. He just kept taking our money. Once we were ordered to hand her back, Scott said we could appeal which would have cost even more money and would have been a waste of more money. Our little girl went through hell that 9 months and Thank God we have her back.

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Scott Thomas Orsini's Lawyer Endorsements

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Howard Ellzey

Business lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott and I were on opposite sides of a case, and he was very professional and competent in working the opposing side. We also would see each other like at Federal Court and always cordial. I find Scott to be the consummate professional, what a lawyer should strive to be."

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Matthew Weidner

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An exceptionally committed and well respected advocate; a real asset to the members of this community and our profession."

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Jennifer Todd

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.Mr. Orsini has a great understanding of family law and cares about his clients."

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Johnny Bardine

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Orsini is a terrific attorney who competently, ethically, and vigorously defends his clients' interests. I would not hesitate to refer cases to Mr. Orsini."

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Carin Constantine

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Orsini is one of the finest attorneys in this state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Hult

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Very professional, courteous, and diligently represents his clients."

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Gary Williams

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Orsini is a competent and intelligent attorney who has capably represented a number of opposing parties in cases in which I have been involved."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Partner, The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Sample of Legal Cases

Crissy Cladakis v. The Cladgroup, Bill Cladakis and Harriet Cladakis

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Education

1990

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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