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I was born in Brooklyn , New York and resided for a period of time in the Bronx and Rockland County outside the city. Upon graduation from high school I worked on the assembly line for the Ford Motor Company. Realizing that was extremely hard and not my cup of tea, I took a position with the New York State Dept of Corrections as an officer. Shortly after that I became a Police Officer in Westchester County. From there I moved to Florida. I started in the law enforcement field. I worked Patrol, then as a Field Training Officer. i was promoted to the Homicide Division of the Sheriff's Office. I attended law school while employed as a detective. During this tenure I was blessed with two beautiful children. My oldest son Tommy graduated from high school and became a combat medic for the army and volunteered to deploy to Iraq. This was a hard time for our family worrying about him consatntly. He made it home safely and became a Police Officer. My daugher Demi just graduated from law school and works in the Capitol, Tallahassee. 1998 was an extremely hard year. I was divorced and became a single parent. Working, going to school, coaching my childrens' sports. In 2001 I started dating my love and my wife Deyanira (Jennie). In 2005 we were married and became a blended family of 5. We then had a child together. My friends call us the Brady Bunch.
In 2009 I opened my own law firm. Law school teaches you the law but not how to run a law firm. I trusted my employees and did not supervise them properly. In turn I have been sanctioned by the BAR in the past. i have learned from my mistakes and will continue to grow professionally and personally. I'm proud to say over the years I have picked over a 100 juries with success in criminal matters. In the family court I have done over 200 trials with much success.
My life experiences including professional and personal have contributed to my success. Going through a divorce and parenting issues was an eye opener. I truly understand my clients needs. Employed as an investigator gives me an edge in criminal matters. i know what police are thinking. I know collection of evidence, crime scenes, and whether an arrest was lawful or not.
I will continue to make mistakes. But with mistakes comes learning and success. This year has been a monumental year. Many criminal case dismissals. Many divorce trial wins. I hope to maintain my winning streak and function a way a law firm should.
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20 years | 6,000 cases
17 years | 5,000 cases
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 2009
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
12995 S Cleveland Ave Ste 47, Fort Myers, FL, 33907-7750
23 Client Reviews
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Posted by Heather | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Would hire Mr. Busatta again in a heartbeat!
I met with Mr. Busatta for the first time in 2014 for a dissolution of marriage with a minor child. It was very rough between my (now ex) husband and myself at the time, constant arguing, threats, etc. I was terrified I was going to lose my son since he lived out of state and was being extremely vind...
Posted by Jennifer | October 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Family law
I have been working with Mr. Busatta Sr. for just about 3 years regarding a child support case. He has been very reliable, helpful, knowledgeable, efficient as well as honest with me every step of the way. I have been to court with him numerous times. He has always been in the court room and has neve...
Thank you for the compliment. We will strive to do our best
Posted by Anell | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic ticket
I hired the sercivecs of this law firm. From the beginning they were very courteous, professional and understanding. I was charged with the violation of a safety device which was the cause of an accident, I knew if wasn't my fault and that's why I decided to go to court. My lawyer saw all the eviden...
Posted by Lynn | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
Horrible-Should not be a lawyer
I hired Tom to handle my son's case for a violation on drug court. When I first met with him he was slick and assured me that he knew that judge very well and the prosecuting attorney. That was the last real contact I had with him. He never returned ONE of my messages that I left with his secretary. ...
Your Son THREE Times Violated Probtion Walking Away from a program. You demanded he be released and are you are an overbearing person according to your son. I met with you personally 5 FIVE times. You texted me several times which I promptly answered. You called daily in which my staffed answered your questions, myself. or another attorney. I have documented all your phone calls, texts, office visits and your rudeness with my staff. Your son was quite happy with our service and advised me of your behavior. You will be contacted reference to defamation. On February 10, 2017 I met with you a second time. You called Feb 13, 14, 15, 16, 2017. I spoke to you and then saw you in my office on February 17, 2017. The following week I met with you and spoke to you. You texted me March 8, 10, Sun March 12, March 13, March 15, March 28, 2017, March 28, March 29, 2017. All you questions were answered. You just didnt like the reply. I also have documentation of seeing your son numerous times in jail. My associate also went to the jail and viisted with him. You wanted him out immediately and that wasn't happening. Your actions was not appropriate behavior.
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Thomas Busatta is a man of his word.
I contacted Thomas Busatta regarding my Fort Myers traffic citation and he told me that he would try for a dismissal of the citation. I felt that he took a personal interest in me while talkingg to me on the phone. I then hired him to represent me. I then sat back and waited 2 months for the court d...
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2018
updated on 06/14/2018This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2017
updated on 03/15/2019An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Suspension issued in FL, 2015
updated on 11/19/2015Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“The incident was 4 years prior”
Public Reprimand - with Conditions issued in FL, 2014
updated on 11/19/2015Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior and places conditions on the lawyer's license.
“The incident was 4 years prior”
Suspension issued in FL, 2013
updated on 11/19/2015Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“The incident was 4 years prior”
2012
Vounteering to Help Disadvantage, Legal Aid
2012
Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid
2011
Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid
2010
Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid
2009 - Present
Senior Attorney, Fort Myers Law
2002 - 2005
C.L.I., Polk County Public Defender
2015 - Present
Lee County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Florida BarMember
2009 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
Dismissed
2003
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2011
2014
2009
Spanish
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01 Jul 2016
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07 Jul 2016