Bart R. Valdes

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Bart R. Valdes: Attorney with DSK Law
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Mr. Valdes received his Juris Doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law in 2000. While a student at the Florida State University College of Law, Mr. Valdes was a member and officer of the Florida State University Trial Team, served as Chief Justice of the Florida State University Student Supreme Court, received the distinguished pro bono service award and the award for academic excellence in Growth Management. Mr. Valdes has represented a variety of clients including small business owners, individuals, local governments, and well-established corporations in a wide range of matters. Mr. Valdes has been involved in complex trial matters related to contract disputes, real property disputes, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, probate, real estate development issues, insurance coverage actions and general business litigation. Additionally, Mr. Valdes has extensive experience in eminent domain and collections matters. Mr. Valdes has represented clients in state and federal court actions (both at trial and in appeals) as well as in administrative proceedings. In addition, Mr. Valdes is a PADI Certified Scuba Diving Instructor and a licensed United States Coast Guard Captain. Experience: de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP (5/00-): Mr. Valdes has represented a variety of clients including small business owners, individuals, local governments, and well-established corporations in a wide range of matters. Mr. Valdes has been involved in complex trial matters related to contract disputes, real property disputes, eminent domain and inverse condemnation actions, real estate development issues, insurance coverage actions and general business litigation. Mr. Valdes has represented clients in state and federal court actions as well as in administrative proceedings. Law Clerk Young, van Assenderp, Varnadoe & Anderson (5/98-4/00): As a Law Clerk for Young, van Assenderp, Varnadoe & Anderson, Mr. Valdes conducted extensive research and drafting in the areas of administrative law, land use, general local government law, bond finance, local government taxation (including ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxation, and non-ad valorem special assessments), growth management, and eminent domain. Board of Directors, Tampa Interbay Rotary. Volunteer for Reading is Fundamental. Volunteer for Tampa Bay Watch. Committee Chair, Taste of South Tampa. Listed: Florida Trend - Legal Elite Attorney, 2010; Super Lawyers Attorney, 2010.Mr. Valdes is board certified by The Florida Bar as a Business Litigation Attorney.
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Areas of Practice (32)

  • Administrative Law
  • Appeals
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Litigation
  • Local Government Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Trial
  • Code Enforcement
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Contracts
  • Corporate Law
  • Debtor and Creditor
  • Eminent Domain
  • Environmental Law
  • Land Use
  • Government
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Labor and Employment
  • Residential and Commercial Landlord Tenant
  • Mortgage Foreclosure
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Probate Litigation
  • Trust Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Land Development
  • Real Property
  • Trial
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.S., 1997
Law School Attended:
Florida State University, J.D., 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, Florida; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eight and Eleventh Circuits
Memberships:
Hillsborough County Bar Association; Orange County Bar Associations; The Florida Bar.
Certifications:
Florida Bar Board Certified in Business Litigation
ISLN:
915118401

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (8 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 09/14/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/29/12 in Eminent Domain

    My experience with Bart Valdes is that he is a thoroughly competent highly professional attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/03/12 in General Practice

    Bart is an excellent civil trial attorney; well deserving of an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/17/12 in Employment Civil Rights

    I have known Bart for many years. He is great attorney and a great person. I regularly refer clients to him.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/16/12 in Civil Litigation

    I have worked with Bart over the last two years as co-counsel to a mutual client. He is always professional, knowledgeable and courteous. He is a pleasure to work with and to have on the team.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/16/12 in Civil Litigation

    I've known Bart for many years, recommended him to my father for counsel, worked alongside him as a peer, am now at another firm and we remain colleagues that collaborate professionally and personally. He is bright, ethical, very hard working, has go... Read more

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  • 3.6/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/16/12 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 3.6/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/16/12 in Litigation

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5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

One of the best attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is always prepared and quick to res[pond to any and all issues. I highly recommend his services.

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