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

•CSK and YA Group Welcome London Insurance Professionals to Miami for Third Annual Claims Academy
Firm News, 6.15.2026
•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).

 

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 3
    • Catastrophic and Personal Injury
    • Trucking Accident Defense
    • Vehicle Negligence
  • Alcoholic Beverages 1
    • Liquor Liability
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law 1
    • Maritime & Admiralty Litigation
  • Premises Liability 1
    • Negligent Security
  • Other 2
    • Federal Practice
    • First Party Property

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2018, Florida
    Washington, District of Columbia
    U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    2020, District of Columbia
    Memberships

    Associations

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

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Florida International University College of Law
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    B.A.
    Political Science, cum laude

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Cole, Scott & Kissane Building9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400Miami, FL 33156U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Samuel E. Basch is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. has 415 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Samuel E. Basch attended Florida International University College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. was established in 1997.