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 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness

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 anonymous | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Got the job done

Was a little nervous at first because it is hard getting a hold of him and getting response in a timely manner from his office he has a large case load so that makes it difficult but when it came time for trial he did a great job was well prepared and got the job done definitely a good trial lawyer

Thomas Busatta

Replied last December 16, 2015

Thank you for your support. It was an excellent trial. My team prepared hours to make sure we had the right outcome for you

Posted by Gary | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Felony Case Dropped

Hired Mr. Busatta due to a friend using him. Mr. Busatta kept me updated on my case and was inexpensive. He was able to get all my felony charges dropped. I'm now working on a expungement with him. He is available when most attorneys arent. I met with him at 7:00 pm . What other attorney would do t...hat. I read some of his reviews. I can't imagine him not caring. Its probably someone who didn't get thier way

Thomas Busatta

Replied last November 23, 2015

We have hours tailored around our clients

Posted by JL | May 21, 2015

Best decision this firm could ever make

Mr. Busatta transferred my case to Ms Linda Smith. She is the best thing that ever happened to his firm. I heard more from her in the past 3 weeks than from Mr. Busatta in the past year. If you are thinking about going to Fort Myers Law, request that she handle your case.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Trustworthy and Dependable

Mr. Busatta has been my lawyer for nearly a year now. All the advice he has administered me dealing with my ex and his abusive, belligerent attitude outside the courthouse has worked. All that I have requested from the courts, I've been granted. Mr. Busatta has worked aggressively on my behalf, and h...as always made time for me to come in and see him even last minute, even if it was just to ease my fears. There is no other lawyer I would trust to handle my case.

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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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