Atty. Timothy C. Bass

Atty. Timothy C. Bass

Tim Bass is an accomplished trial attorney who focuses his practice on business practices, financial institution litigation, and construction disputes. He has substantial experience in commercial leases, real estate matters, insurance coverage contests, construction defect claims, employment claims, executive liability, business frauds, bonds, investments disputes, and personal injury/product liability lawsuits.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy C. Bass at a glance

Timothy C. Bass is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on real estate, construction, estate litigation, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1996), District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Ea (1998), and Maryland (2016). Educated at Duke University B.A. Public Policy Studies Dean's List Member, Duke University Undergraduate Judicial Board Georgetown University Law Center J.D. Dean's List Georgetown University Law Center (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tim Bass is an accomplished trial attorney who focuses his practice on business practices, financial institution litigation, and construction disputes
  • He has substantial experience in commercial leases, real estate matters, insurance coverage contests, construction defect claims, employment claims, executive liability, business frauds, bonds, investments disputes, and personal injury/product liability lawsuits
  • Tim routinely serves as lead counsel on jury trials and arbitrations, and has wide-ranging courtroom experience in multiple jurisdictions across the country
  • He clerked in the Virginia courts after law school, and regularly appears before those judges, but also frequently litigates in Maryland and the District of Columbia on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants
  • He is also a founding member of the firm's eDiscovery & eRetention Practice, which concentrates on the preservation, management, and retrieval of electronically stored information
  • Concentrations •Business frauds and breaches of contract •Construction defects and subcontractor claims •Insurance coverage disputes •Investment suitability determinations •Commercial lease agreements and service delivery contracts •Payments owed on bonds and other instruments •Defamation claims •Landlord/tenant disputes •Executive liability and employer liability •D&O, E&O and CGL coverage matters •Real estate purchase agreements •Product defects Judicial Clerkships •Hon
  • Arthur B. Vieregg, Jr., Fairfax County Circuit Court Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2025-2026 •Listed, Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2025 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, a Law360 'Construction Practice Group of the Year,' 2020, 2022 •Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy C. Bass's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy C. Bass handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

Timothy C. Bass is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy C. Bass

Where is Timothy C. Bass's law office located?
Timothy C. Bass's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Greenberg Traurig Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy C. Bass handle?
Timothy C. Bass focuses on real estate, construction, estate litigation, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Timothy C. Bass practiced law?
Timothy C. Bass has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Timothy C. Bass go to law school?
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How can I contact Timothy C. Bass for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Timothy C. Bass received?
Timothy C. Bass's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Duke University B.A. Public Policy Studies Dean's List Member, Duke University Undergraduate Judicial Board Georgetown University Law Center J.D. Dean's List Georgetown University Law Center
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Ea
Admitted: 1998
Maryland
Admitted: 2016

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