How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a general case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Samuel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Samuel offer a free consultation?

Samuel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Samuel's current terms during booking.

How long do general cases in Florida typically take?

Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Samuel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Samuel take my case if I'm outside Miami?

Samuel is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Samuel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Samuel?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Samuel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Samuel accepting new general clients right now?

Samuel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Samuel E. Basch, General Attorney in Miami, Florida

Over 8 years of legal practice · focused on General, Maritime, and Personal Injury

PartneratCole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.

Miami, FL

Practicing general in Miami since 2018.

8+: Years practicing
2: Bar admissions

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General Maritime Personal Injury Real Estate Slip & Fall

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Samuel E. Basch is a partner based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on General, Maritime, and Personal Injury. Samuel has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A..

Based in: Miami, FL
Experience: over 8 years
Known for: General · Maritime · Personal Injury

Handles General, Maritime, and Personal Injury matters from Miami, FL.
Over 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Samuel takes on

Samuel concentrates on general, maritime, personal injury, real estate, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Samuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Miami, Florida

Samuel takes general matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.

Maritime cases in Miami, Florida

Samuel takes maritime matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Miami, Florida

Samuel takes personal injury matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Miami, Florida

Samuel takes real estate matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.

Slip & Fall cases in Miami, Florida

Samuel takes slip & fall matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Samuel E. Basch — general lawyer in Miami

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).

Samuel's approach to general cases

Clients Samuel works with

Samuel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, maritime, and personal injury matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Florida International University College of Law J.D. cum laude
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University of Florida B.A. Political Science, cum laude
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Jurisdictions

Samuel's state bar admissions

District of Columbia
2020 · ACTIVE
Florida Washington,
2018 · ACTIVE

Samuel studied at — in Florida International University College of Law J.D. cum laude and — in University of Florida B.A. Political Science, cum laude.

Law school and academic background

Samuel completed — in Florida International University College of Law J.D. cum laude and — in University of Florida B.A. Political Science, cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Samuel runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Samuel's professional memberships and bar associations

Associations •The Florida Bar •The Admiralty Law Section of The Federal Bar Association
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Locations

Samuel E. Basch's office in Miami

Samuel's primary office is at Dadeland Centre II, 9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400, Miami, FL, 33156. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.

Dadeland Centre II, 9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400

Miami, FL 33156

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Hiring guide

How to hire Samuel E. Basch — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Samuel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Samuel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Samuel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Miami, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Samuel

Samuel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Samuel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Samuel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Samuel E. Basch

How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Samuel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Samuel offer a free consultation?
Samuel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Samuel's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Florida typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Samuel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Samuel take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Samuel is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Samuel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Samuel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Samuel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Samuel accepting new general clients right now?
Samuel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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