Atty. Bart R. Valdes
Mr. Valdes received his Juris Doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law in 2000.
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Bart R. Valdes is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Dsk Law. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. Distr (2000). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 2000) and Florida State University (B.S., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County Bar Association Orange County Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Valdes received his Juris Doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law in 2000
- While a student at the Florida State University College of Law, Mr. Valdes was a member and officer of the Florida State University Trial Team, served as Chief Justice of the Florida State University Student Supreme Court, received the distinguished pro bono service award and the award for academic excellence in Growth Management
- Mr. Valdes has represented a variety of clients including small business owners, individuals, local governments, and well-established corporations in a wide range of matters
- Mr. Valdes has been involved in complex trial matters related to contract disputes, real property disputes, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, probate, real estate development issues, insurance coverage actions and general business litigation
- Additionally, Mr. Valdes has extensive experience in eminent domain and collections matters
- Mr. Valdes has represented clients in state and federal court actions (both at trial and in appeals) as well as in administrative proceedings
- In addition, Mr. Valdes is a PADI Certified Scuba Diving Instructor and a licensed United States Coast Guard Captain
Experience
- de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP (5/00-): Mr. Valdes has represented a variety of clients including small business owners, individuals, local governments, and well-established corporations in a wide range of matters
- Mr. Valdes has been involved in complex trial matters related to contract disputes, real property disputes, eminent domain and inverse condemnation actions, real estate development issues, insurance coverage actions and general business litigation
- Mr. Valdes has represented clients in state and federal court actions as well as in administrative proceedings
- Law Clerk Young, van Assenderp, Varnadoe & Anderson (5/98-4/00): As a Law Clerk for Young, van Assenderp, Varnadoe & Anderson, Mr. Valdes conducted extensive research and drafting in the areas of administrative law, land use, general local government law, bond finance, local government taxation (including ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxation, and non-ad valorem special assessments), growth management, and eminent domain
- Board of Directors, Tampa Interbay Rotary
- Volunteer for Reading is Fundamental
- Volunteer for Tampa Bay Watch
- Committee Chair, Taste of South Tampa
Listed
- Florida Trend - Legal Elite Attorney, 2010
- Super Lawyers Attorney, 2010.Mr
- Valdes is board certified by The Florida Bar as a Business Litigation Attorney
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bart R. Valdes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Bart R. Valdes is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa 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 substantive 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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