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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 1979
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
PO Box 11228, Beverly Hills, CA, 90213
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Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015
Ms. Bassis is very responsive and super knowledgeable about the appeals process. I had some technical questions and she knew the codes and cases inside out. I spoke with several attorneys before her and she was the first to know the process in detail and who could answer my questions easily and with ...
Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2015
I could not have asked for a more caring and knowledgeable Attorney. Ms. Bassis was trustworthy, knowledgeable and caring. Would highly recommend. She answered all questions from both me and my family and if she didn't know the answer she looked it up. She sent us copies of everything. She took ou...
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2013
I was falsely accused of a crime that carried a life sentence. As a member of the military who served overseas, being falsely accused of a crime was something that I never expected to happen. It tore apart my beliefs in the system that I had fought so ardently to defend. I found Ms. Bassis through th...
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2012
My neighbor recommended ms Bassis after researching her background. I must say I was skeptical at first, but Ms Bassis was very responsive, supportive and tried to keep up with my general hysteria. Long story short, my outcome could not have been better-she won my appeal and got the case reversed. ...
Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2012
The disposition of this lawyer, her chacteristics and poise = power. She is not a sensationalist or a bully. She wins her cases based on research, knowledge and understanding of the case. I thank Lisa for working with me. If I kept my previous lawyer I doubt I would have been successful- id still...
"Attorney Bassis spends a lot of time responding to questions posted on this website with informative and considerate answers which reflect a high degree of knowledge and expertise. She shows compassion and a willingness to help clients during difficult times. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bassis provides excellent answers to client concerns on Avvo and donates her time to this needed service."
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Bassis routinely provides practical, thorough and helpful advice to Avvo users. I gladly endorse her based on her legal knowledge, sound advice and experience."
"I always look forward to reading Ms. Bassis' sage comments on AVVO. She is a top notch attorney with an impeccable reputation."
"Ms. Bassis is a dedicated and skillful attorney who gives thoughtful and insightful guidance in her Avvo answers. She is a valued member of the Avvo community who is generous in sharing her time and expertise. It is my pleasure to endorse her."
"Ms. Bassis is knowledgeable, experienced and generous with both with the time she devotes to giving advice on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bassis provides thoughtful, educated and experienced answers to the questions provided herein. Attorney Bassis provides a needed service by providing voluntary and free legal assistance to the individuals herein who are in need of immediate legal answers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Bassis is a well respected, thoughtful, and informed contributor on Avvo. I would recommend her to anyone needing an experienced advocate."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2018
updated on 08/08/2018This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
1990 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Lisa M. Bassis
1988 - 1990
Attorney, Alschuler, Grossman & Pines
1987 - 1989
Attorney, Shea & Gould
1979 - 1984
Attorney, Federal Trade Commission
2003 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeAdmitted to Practice
1990 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAttorney Member
1990 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1989 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1988 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association BarristersAttorney Member
1980 - Present
Hastings College of the Law Alumni AssociationAttorney Member
1979 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1987 - 1991
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationSecretary
1987 - 1989
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Law SectionMember
1987 - 2013
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1978 - 1979
Hastings College of the Law-Law JournalStaff member
Reversed & remanded for further proceedings
Drug convictions reversed
45 year Federal prison term reversed
Writ of Habeas Corpus granted
Reversed & charges dismissed on a claim of actual innocence
1985
AB - Applied Baccalaureate
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
AB - Applied Baccalaureate
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Further Issues Exhaustion of State Remedies
2007
Equitable Tolling
2006
Exhaustion of State Remedies
2005
Issues in Dependency Law
2005
The AEDPA-Issues Relating to the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act
1987
1980
1979
1979
English
Legal Answers
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07 Dec 2013
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02 Dec 2013
Is new discovery allowed on appeal?
06 Dec 2013