Atty. Jeffrey A. Baskies

Atty. Jeffrey A. Baskies

Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Societies. Listed as one of the "Top 100" attorneys in the U.S. by Worth Magazine (three times).

Boca Raton Boca Raton 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey A. Baskies at a glance

Jeffrey A. Baskies is a Partner based in Boca Raton, Florida, practicing at Katz Baskies & Wolf PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1991) and Massachusetts (1991). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1991) and Trinity College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar: Co-Chair and Managing Editor of Actionline Magazine, Member: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Probate Law Committee, Trust Law Committee and Charitable Organizations Committee, and Chair: Homestead Law Committee. Serands clients in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Societies
  • Listed as one of the "Top 100" attorneys in the U.S. by Worth Magazine (three times)
  • Included in "Best Lawyers In America" under Estate Planning, and named "Lawyer of the Year" in 2013 in the field of Trusts and Estates by Best Lawyers

Listed

  • Florida "Legal Elite" and "SuperLawyers", including listing eight times as one of Florida's "Top 100" Super Lawyers and one time as one of the "Top 10" Super Lawyers
  • Community Service Board Member, Chair, Trustee or Past-President: American Cancer Society, Anti-Defamation League, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Broward Jewish Community Foundation, Estate Planning Councils of Broward County and South Palm Beach County, Kids In Distress, Planned Giving Council of Broward County, Professional Advisory Councils for Jewish Federations, Broward and South Palm Beach County, Founder and member of South Palm Beach County Foundation Inc

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey A. Baskies's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey A. Baskies handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 Boca Raton 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeffrey A. Baskies

Where is Jeffrey A. Baskies's law office located?
Jeffrey A. Baskies's law practice is located in Boca Raton, Florida. The firm is Katz Baskies & Wolf PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey A. Baskies handle?
Jeffrey A. Baskies focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Jeffrey A. Baskies practiced law?
Jeffrey A. Baskies has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Jeffrey A. Baskies go to law school?
Jeffrey A. Baskies earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Jeffrey A. Baskies for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jeffrey A. Baskies received?
Jeffrey A. Baskies's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1991
B.A.
Trinity College
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1991
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991

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