Robert Michael Baskin

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Robert Michael Baskin

4.1
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 50 years

Probate Lawyer at Ventura, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury ... +2 more

1849 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA

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About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

20%
Estate Planning 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Probate 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Robert M. Baskin

1849 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA, 93003

robertmbaskin.com/

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Robert Michael Baskin's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate

The Best

The legal assistance provided to me by the Law Office of Robert M. Baskin was knowledgeable, professional, timely, and sensitive in a very difficult and emotional time. Robert went above and beyond all my expectations, and was dedicated to making sure my mothers wishes were carried out. All of this w...as accomplished courteously and honestly against aggressive and unscrupulous opposition. Robert personally put in extra effort to kept my interests forefront. The time spent going over the financial minutia and deliberately obfuscated facts and figures brought to light hidden aspects of the estate that otherwise may have gone unnoticed; making a huge difference in the final outcome. Everyone on the staff was helpful, knowledgeable, efficient and a pleasure to work with. I am very pleased to have chosen Robert to represent me, and will always return to his firm for any and all future estate or probate issues. I highly recommend the Law Office of Robert M. Baskin -absolutely the best!

Robert Baskin

Replied last December 10, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review. We really appreciate it.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate

Regarding The Law Office of Robert M. Baskin and staff. Above and beyond our expectations, unquestionably the most positive experience ever with an Attorney!!!  Why? Robert provided invaluable aide and service to our family during a most difficult and sensitive time during the Probate of o...ur lost loved one while honoring their last wishes.  We found him to be extremely attentive, responsive and detailed driven to find the facts in our case. I could email him day or night and If it was important we always recieved a quick response not days later, often within minutes. Most impressive of all is we were out of state and afraid no one would help us and that we would be taken advantage of, since we were not local.  We were WRONG!  Robert offered to appear personally on our behalf to take the burden of travel, loss of work and wages. We accepted his offer with confidence, knowing he would advocate for our best interest and in the best interest of the Estate.   Although we feel that Robert charged us a reasonable fee for our case, what impressed us was the value we received for the fees we paid.  He is worth every penny and more.   So it is without reservation and sincere appreciation we would like to recommend Attorney Robert Baskin with his dedicated fabulous staff to all in the Ventura County area in the state of California.  As well as Nationally for any who need representation and a advocate in Ventura County. Forever grateful that we found you Robert, Sean and Phyllis

Robert Baskin

Replied last December 10, 2020

Thank you for your kind review. Please let us know whenever we may be of service in the future.

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

The Worst in My Opinion

In my opinion, words can not express the horror that I encountered once I broke down and engaged the services of the Law Office of Robert Baskin. First, I learned he backdated our employment contract so he could charge me almost $3,000 in consultation fees. Now I learn after publishing my story on ...a variety of web sites, that there are at least a dozen other people who suffered similar fates, and that they too have filed complaints with the State Bar of California. At the time I considered hiring BASKIN, my twin-sister had died suddenly. To make matters worse, COVID19 isolated me (and so many others) from the world. Without my twin-sister to help advise me, I was lost. She had warned me as executor of her estate, I would be dragged to the bowels of hell by her greedy relatives; but fortunately, a friend was able to secure an incredible attorney who I would recommend 100 times over. However, like for so many others, life did get worse – suddenly my best friend of thirty (30) years died. Then I learned the Lodge I had joined for support was now asking me to perpetrate financial crimes, and was also engaged in discrimination against the LGBT community and people of color. Now I had to look for yet another attorney. I was barely holding up. Finally I was referred to Robert Baskin. After insisting that I send him 100's of documents to evaluate my case, he insisted that I had a great case, and to give him $25,000 to start with. What he failed to reveal was he would need another $200-$300,000 to fully pursue the case. Most importantly when an attorney with firm left, I was asked by Baskin if I wanted to stay with him. I agreed — on the terms that the case had to be filed before he spent more than $10,000 of my money. Within a month he spent $25,000 and wanted more. I was near suicide. I had been lied to again. I would never, ever, ever recommend this man until you have researched all of his “recommendations” and asked the other people who filed complaints against him too.

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

You'll end up broke

If you want to end up broke, go ahead and seek representation from this law firm. They pulled a horrible number on me and are now coming after a house that I haven't even place my name under. They are charging me over $14,000 for a " Will" & restraining order " I" filled and had served. Judge in the... case decided it was just a family dispute. So after they kept their $4,200,00 retainer, from a simple restraining order, he is coming after said property I had him help me draw up a "WILL" for his own interest. They knew I had limited funds when I seeked his help and is taking advantage. So my WILL was made for them...THEY POST THEIR OWN COMMENTS.. SEE THE BOARD ASSOCIATION WEBSITE IN VENTURA COUNTY...RUNNNN

Robert Baskin

Replied last April 02, 2021

It is unfortunate that you feel our representation did not meet your standards. Your matter involved very complex issues related to a Restraining Order that was issued against you concerning a family member. In that particular matter, we traveled from Ventura to the Los Angeles Superior Court on separate occasions. The matter culminated in your reaching a settlement agreement based upon the recommendation of the judge. We charged you for the time that we spent on your case, and unfortunately, because of the family dispute you were involved in, the fees were more than anticipated. As you are aware, you retained our services on an hourly basis, and you were charged for the time that was spent on your case. After you did not pay your invoices that were sent to you every month, we tried to resolve the payment issue with you informally, to no avail. Please feel free to contact our office anytime to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you soon to resolve this matter.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Associations

Ventura County Bar Association

Education

1975

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of California Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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