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Nick Jay Dorsten
also known as Nicholas J. Dorsten
About Nick
Biography
A proud member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 trial attorneys and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top one percent of lawyers, Nicholas Dorsten was born and raised in Ohio. He obtained his B.A. degree from Kent State University, majoring in History and even played a little football for the Kent State “Golden Flashes”. While at Kent, he was lucky enough to be part of an academic fraternity and receive the Kent State athletic/academic award banquet membership.
After college, he chose to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming a lawyer. He enrolled in law school at the University Of Toledo School Of Law, where he received a full scholarship. At this school, he participated in a local law review and several moot court presentations.
During law school, Nicholas Dorsten utilized his summers gaining criminal law experience with the hope of becoming a prosecutor upon graduation. After the first year of law school, he was privileged to clerk for a local leading judge. After his second year of law school, he became a certified legal intern in Toledo, trying and resolving criminal cases. The experience gained in these positions allowed him to be chosen, and sworn in, as an Assistant State Attorney in the State of Florida.
Over the next five years, he quickly rose through the ranks at the Pinellas and Pasco State Attorney's Office. This progression allowed Nicholas to prosecute a wide variety of criminal cases. As an Assistant State Attorney, he held positions such as a Lead Trial Attorney, a Felony Domestic Violence attorney and a Child Abuse/Sex Crimes attorney.
During his five years there, Nicholas Dorsten prosecuted and obtained convictions in numerous high-profile cases in the Tampa Bay area including multiple charges of Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Sexual Battery, Armed Robbery, Armed Burglary, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Trafficking in Illegal Drugs, DUI Manslaughter and a variety of other property, alcohol, and narcotics-related offenses.
After five years of public service at the State Attorney's Office, he elected to work with a leading Personal Injury Attorney in the Tampa area. He attended numerous personal injury seminars and workshops where he honed his trial skills. During his time at that office, Nicholas traveled throughout the state of Florida, trying numerous personal injury and car accident cases. During his time at the firm he won or settled millions of dollars’ for his numerous injury clients.
After that, it was time to utilize his vast array of training and experience to help protect the rights of everyday citizens that have been accused of wrongdoing. These rights, that he swore to uphold and abide by as an Assistant State Attorney, are the bedrock of our criminal justice system. They are the foundation upon which our system rests. Without an experienced criminal and personal injury trial attorney to protect your rights, the system will be stacked against you. Blake & Dorsten knows that from the inside out. Nicholas has since defended numerous high-profile cases throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough. He has been featured in The Tampa Bay Times, Bay News 9, and local NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox affiliates.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
23 years | 3,000 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
23 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
25%
19 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Blake and Dorsten, P.A.
4707 140th Ave N, Suite 104, Clearwater, FL, 33762-3830
Blake & Dorsten, PA
146 2nd Street N, Ste. 310, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701
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Nick Jay Dorsten's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Superior Service & Miracle Worker
Nicholas Dorsten went the extra mile to give me a fair chance instead of just being thrown behind bars again. I feel he provided me with the best possible outcome, in face, he worked a pure miracle for me! Thank You!
Posted by Chrystyne | March 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ineffective Attorney
I hired Nick Dorsten for a felony case, and I would say that he was very ineffective and inexperienced. He worked on my case for 8 months, I literally provided all the evidence he needed to win my case, and he didn’t do anything. He literally sat on exculpatory evidence for 5 months, than tried ...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
THE VERY BEST!
Mr. Dorsten has had his hands full with me but my I put my trust and faith in him on a case that could have been easily taken care of but I made it messy, WHAT he did for me not only as a attorney but someone I am proud to know and call a friend. He is a tremendously skilled seasoned attorney with a ...
Posted by Ann | October 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer
I have worked with Nick Dorsten on a few cases cases concerning my son, for several years, If they gave a rating over 5, he would definitely be a 10 in my books. Nick stands by you all the way through, he worked with my son and myself, always very professional and kind and took personal time with my ...
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you Nick
Nick did everything he could to help us, he is very kind and thoughtful. He helped him with his case, he could have gotten jail time but didn't thank God, all he got was probation and fines. Now my daughters Dad will be able to see his daughter graduate Army Bootcamp. Thank you so much from the botto...
Nick Jay Dorsten's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Mr. Dorsten. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
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"I have been privileged to have observed Mr. Dorsten and observe the quality of his contributions to those of us who have a passion for criminal defense. He has a strong work ethic and puts the client's needs above anything else. A great attorney all around who has secured great results for his clients."
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"I endorse Nick. 12 years of practice with experience at the public defenders office is substantial. Experience counts. He has excellent local endorsements and read his reviews. If you are in or near Clearwater do yourself a favor and call him for a consultation."
"I have known Mr. Dorsten for at least five years and he is a gifted attorney, both in his criminal practice and personal injury. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top One Percent of Attorneys, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2008
Outstanding Service as an Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office
1996
Academic Athletic Excellence Award, Kent State University
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Shareholder, Blake and Dorsten, P.A.
2008 - 2010
Associate, Mccue, Reams and Associates
2003 - 2008
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney, sixth Judicial Circuit
2000 - 2002
Intern, Public Defender's Office, Lucas County
2000 - 2000
Law Clerk, lucas County Judicial System
Associations
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Middle District Federal CourtMember
2008 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Florida BarMember
1995 - 1997
Association of Academic FraternitysVice president
Sample of Legal Cases
F.G. v Defendant
Found for Plaintiff,
A.S. v Defendant
Found for Defendant
W.H. v Defendant 1 and Defendant 2
Defendant mistrial-on appeal
L. McN V Defendant
Found for Plaintiff,
R.H. v Defendant
Found for Defendant
Miron v. Simard
Found for Plaintiff, $685,000.00
L.O. v Defendant
Found for Plaintiff,
Y.M. v Defendant
Found for Plaintiff,
Florida v. Jamal Murray
Guilty on 3 of 4 counts
Florida v. Calvin Maynor
Not Guilty
Education
2001
The University of Toledo College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Kent State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
People's Law School
Criminal Law lecture-Defense perspective
Publications
2016
2010
LMC Newsletter
What Florida dog owners should know about their homeowner's insurance
Languages
English
Activity
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