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Thomas R Busatta Sr.

Thomas R Busatta Sr.

4.6
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Myers, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

12995 S Cleveland Ave Ste 47, Fort Myers, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

20 years | 6,000 cases

50%
Family 50%

17 years | 5,000 cases

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 16 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2009

Retired

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Law Offices of Thomas R Busatta Sr.

12995 S Cleveland Ave Ste 47, Fort Myers, FL, 33907-7750

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Thomas R Busatta Sr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 23 reviews

Posted by Yunior Echevarria | September 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Dissolution of marriage with children / injunction and custody

I hire Thomas to represent me in my divorce and custody matter while having and injunction against me place by the mother of my children Thomas represented me in the injunction casa and was able to have all allegations dismissed and thrown out some serious stuff like domestic violence nothing to play... with he ensure that justice was served he is an amazing person and one who knows how to do his job properly all the his staff are also very nice and friendly he understands you and your situation and puts him self in your shoe for me it has been nothing but a great decision to hire him and I only wish that the next steps in my case are as great as the prior experience I will definitely recommend his law office to anyone i know who needs legal representation that is honest and fair ththBk you Thomas for your service and handling of my case look forward to working with you the rest of the way

Thomas Busatta

Replied last September 02, 2016

Thank you. We will continue to achieve the goals you desire

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Attorney

I hired Thomas Busatta for family law and I am so thankful I chose this attorney. He was very prepared and I am beyond grateful for that. I would definitely refer him to other clients and I do, I have sent 2 so far to him and one he already won her case. I will also without doubt use him again and ag...ain. I pray I never need him again but if so I wouldn't pick any other attorney. Thank you Thomas Busatta.

Posted by Stephanie | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family Law Case

Mr. Busatta and his team helped me with a family matter. They were quick, efficient, and inexpensive. I can't thank them enough. Keep doing a great job Mr. Busatta

Posted by Carson | July 10, 2016 | DUI & DWI

Where was my lawyer?

I hired MR Busatta last year when I got a DUI. I never met my lawyer in person EVER, on every court date he sent someone else to represent me. I only talked to him twice and both times he was very unsure of himself and left me confused. And since he was so unsure of himself about taking my case to tr...ial, I did not show up, which in turn I spent 9 months behind bars. I was told I would not go to jail and my first court date I was told I would do jail time and have probation afterwards. This lawyer is not professional, he lies, he overcharges and doesn't show up to court. He doesn't call his clients to inform them of progress in cases and does not belong in a court room. Period!

Thomas Busatta

Replied last November 13, 2015

You are incorrect. Your prior actions and past record is what landed you behind BARS. you argued with everyone including the judge

Posted by Tom | April 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer

Had a DUI case and a second one for property damage in this respect. Mr. Busatta could get the property damage dismissed and did an excellent job on the DUI case. I am a non Floridian resident and he was very helpful in explaining the legal situation to me. He managed that I could travel home and do ...my probation from abroad. Thanks Mr. Busatta, would hire you any time again (hopefully not necessary!)

Thomas Busatta

Replied last April 06, 2016

Thank you for your comments. I too hope you do not have to see me again unless its on a social basis.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2018

updated on 06/14/2018

This 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 03/15/2019

An 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 11/19/2015

Suspension 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.

Thomas’s comment:

“The incident was 4 years prior”

Public Reprimand - with Conditions issued in FL, 2014

updated on 11/19/2015

Public 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.

Thomas’s comment:

“The incident was 4 years prior”

Suspension issued in FL, 2013

updated on 11/19/2015

Suspension 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.

Thomas’s comment:

“The incident was 4 years prior”

Honors

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

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Senior Attorney, Fort Myers Law

2002 - 2005

C.L.I., Polk County Public Defender

Associations

2015 - Present

Lee County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2009 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Possession of Maijuana With Intent to Distribute

Dismissed

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Education

2003

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

Florida Association of Insurance Agents Wiils and Estates

Publications

2014

News Press "The Sheriff"

2009

News Press Law and Order

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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