Atty. Nathan Bess
Nathan Bess was a Wilkins Scholar at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He received his law degree from the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, where he also completed a certificate in Environmental and Land Use Law.
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Nathan Bess is an Associate based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz PLLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Florida (2007) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2009). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of the South B.A. Economics 2001 (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Florida and American (Member, Sections on: Environment Energy Resources) Bar Associations First Circuit Justice Association. Serands clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nathan Bess was a Wilkins Scholar at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics
- He received his law degree from the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, where he also completed a certificate in Environmental and Land Use Law
- While in law school, Mr. Bess served as a Teaching Assistant (Legal Research and Writing, Appellate Advocacy), Election Commissioner, member of the Honor Committee, Moderator and Speakers Chair for the Public Interest Environmental Conference, Local Chair for the Annual Conference of the National Association of Environmental Law Societies, Vice-President of the Environmental and Land Use Law Society, and was a member of Phi Delta Phi, a legal honor society
- He was also a member of the American Law and Economics Society
- Additionally, Mr. Bess was a founding member of the Florida Journal of Ecology and Environmental Law, for which he served as Articles Editor
- Also during law school, Mr. Bess clerked for several law firms practicing class action toxic torts and public interest environmental law
- Mr. Bess is a member of the Community Investment Committee of the U.S
- Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
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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.
Nathan Bess is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Nathan Bess is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Florida →
Nathan Bess is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Nathan Bess is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Florida →
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 Pensacola 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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