Atty. Basil A. Valdivia
Basil Valdivia began his Legal career with the City of Orlando in 1992, when he was appointed Special Assistant Police Legal Advisor/City Prosecutor. In 1993 Mr.
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Basil A. Valdivia is an Attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Florida (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships: •Florida Bar •Florida Citrus Sports Association •Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc and Board of Directors, (Board of Directors) •Legal Advocacy Center of Central Florida. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Basil Valdivia began his Legal career with the City of Orlando in 1992, when he was appointed Special Assistant Police Legal Advisor/City Prosecutor
- In 1993 Mr. Valdivia accepted a position to serve as an Assistant State attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit serving Orange and Osceola County
- During the six years with the State Attorney's Office Mr. Valdivia served in many capacities from Osceola County Juvenile Division Prosecutor
- Orange County Felony Trial Division
- and Sex Crimes Unit Prosecutor
- As a prosecutor Mr. Valdivia successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases and had over one hundred trials
- In 1999 Mr. Valdivia was appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush to serve on the Capital Punishment Commission
- The Commission's task was to look at the Death Penalty as it was applied in Florida and to make recommendations
- The Commission after many meetings and hours of testimony made recommendations some of which were enacted by the Florida legislature in the following legislative session
- Mr. Valdivia Joined the firm of Morgan and Morgan in 1999, where he has been able to help hundreds of clients who have been injured
- Mr. Valdivia currently heads the Workers' Compensation Department for the Orlando office
- Mr. Valdivia has continued to be involved in public service by being a member of and serving on the boards of non-profits agencies
- Mr. Valdivia lives in Windermere, Florida with his wife Emily Raleen Huhne and their two children Isabella, and Henry
- Member of: • Florida Bar • Florida Citrus Sports Association • Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. (Board of Directors) • Legal Advocacy Center of Central Florida (Board of Directors)
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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 Orlando 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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