News & Events

• BaskinFleece receives local and national accolades - The law firm of BaskinFleece was named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Firms in America in its July/August issue ranking law firms across the nation. Tampa Bay Magazine also named BaskinFleece as one of the Bay's Best Law Firms for the firm's Trust and Estate Practice. Attorneys Hamden H. Baskin, III and Joseph W. Fleece, III were also recognized as two of Tampa Bay's top lawyers.
• In January 2010, attorney Colleen Carson was an integral part in writing a grant to the Young Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar Association seeking a grant to start an “Interview for Success” program in Pinellas County, Florida. Ms. Carson’s team, through the Clearwater Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, won top grant funding. The Interview for Success program will provide the following services to at risk teens and teens aging out of foster care: provide appropriate interviewing attire; interviewing packages that contain sample resumes, cover letters and interview questions; and resume paper, envelopes and stamps. The program will also administer mock interviews and provide critiques to the participants.
• Colleen Carson begins her term as the 2010-2011 President–Elect of the Clearwater Bar, Young Lawyers Division. She previously served as a Board Member and Treasurer/Secretary.
• Joseph "Jay" W. Fleece, III has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of The 2010 Best Lawyers in America® for Trusts and Estates.
• BaskinFleece is a proud sponsor of the 2010 All Children's Hospital 79th Annual Charity Ball that was held January 30, 2010.
• Jay Fleece was elevated to the 2010 Chairman of the Board of Trustees for All Children’s Hospital, having previously served as the Vice Chairman. Hamden Baskin was elected to serve as a member to the same board.