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Samuel E. Basch is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practforg at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They haand 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in Florida Washington, District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. (2018) and District of Columbia (2020). Educated at Florida International University College of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Florida B.A. Political Science, cum laude (—). Actiand member of Associations •The Florida Bar •The Admiralty Law Section of The Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Samuel E. Basch is a Partner in the firm’s Miami office
- He practices in the areas of first party property, general civil litigation, personal injury litigation, catastrophic bodily injury, liquor liability defense, security negligence, trucking accident defense, premises liability, federal practice, marine/admiralty, and was part of the Covid-19 Defense Team
- Mr. Basch also spearheads Cole, Scott & Kissane’s business development efforts in the London insurance market
- He has extensive knowledge and experience with both Lloyd’s of London and the open market as he previously lived in London, England where he worked as a claims professional with Renaissance Re, a Lloyd’s of London Syndicate
- In his capacity as a claims professional, Mr. Basch adjusted a variety of claims both domestically and internationally, including, but not limited to, property, liability, construction, professional malpractice, and energy
- Mr. Basch frequently returns to London as part of CSK’s efforts to develop relationships in London
- Mr. Basch received his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law, cum laude, where he served as President of the Florida International University College of Law’s Moot Court Team and a Member of the Florida International University College of Law’s Trial Team
- As President of Moot Court, Mr. Basch was a National Semifinalist in the 2017 Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition and a Quarterfinalist in the 2017 Robert H. Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition
- He also earned a spot in the State Semifinals in the 2018 Chester H. Bedell Mock Trial Competition as part of the FIU Law Trial Team
- While attending Florida International University College of Law, Mr. Basch served as a Student Ambassador and earned Dean’s List Honors
- Outside of the classroom, Mr. Basch clerked for the Honorable Judge Ivan F. Fernandez at the Florida Third District Court of Appeal
- Mr. Basch currently serves in the Admiralty Law Section of the Federal Bar Association
- Awards & Recognitions Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch In America, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, recognized since 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2024 - Present Florida Rising Star by Thomson Reuters, 2024 - Present Florida Legal Awards “On the Rise” Honoree, South Florida Daily Business Review, 2024 Southeast Florida Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 40 Under 40, 2024 Newsroom News •Summary Judgment Secured Landmark Workers’ Compensation Immunity Defense Case Involving Special Events and Festivals Recent Successful Trial, 3.11.2026 •Favorable Verdict in Admitted Liability Auto Accident Case in Miami-Dade County Recent Successful Trial, 8.12.2025 •Great Trial Result - Rejected Tender/Bad-Faith - Miami-Dade County Publication, 9.23.2024 •Sam Basch Selected for Honor by Daily Business Review Publication, 2.6.2024 Publications LEGAL ARTICLES •Co-Authored, ' United States Senate Passes Massive Infrastructure Bill: What it means for the Trucking Industry, ' CSK Legal News, August 16, 2021 •Co-Authored, ' Infrastructure Act Measures Could Affect Holiday Shipping, ' Law360.com, 2021 PUBLISHED FEDERAL COURT OPINIONS •Perkins v
- National LGBTQ Task Force, Inc., 2021 WL 6197746 (S.D
- Fla 2021) (order granting motion to dismiss complaint for failure to comply with Covid-19 business protection statute 768.38)
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Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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