Atty. Samuel E. Basch
Samuel E. Basch is a Partner in the firm’s Miami office.
Catastrophic and Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL · 8+ Years Experience
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About Samuel E. Basch at a Glance
Samuel E. Basch is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, slip & fall, and maritime. 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 (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •The Admiralty Law Section of The Federal Bar Association. Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Samuel E. Basch
- 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)
Practice Areas Explained
Samuel E. Basch's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel E. Basch handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Personal Injury in Miami
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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Real Estate Law in Miami
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Miami
Samuel E. Basch is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Miami
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
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 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 venue, 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.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Miami Choose Samuel E. Basch
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Samuel E. Basch's practice in the field of personal injury, real estate, slip & fall, and maritime.
8+ Years of Legal Practice
With 8 years in the profession, Samuel E. Basch has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida Washington, District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. and District of Columbia, Samuel E. Basch can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, real estate, and slip & fall, Samuel E. Basch can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Samuel E. Basch attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Samuel E. Basch Handles in Miami
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