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Bart Valdes’s Leadership Of Tampa Interbay Rotary Club Results In Several Awards

Bart Valdes was recently presented with several awards earned during his term as President of the Tampa Interbay Rotary Club.  The Club received the prestigious Presidential Citation from Rotary International, the District Governor’s Citation and the “Best New Fundraiser” award for the inaugural Brew Ha, Ha Tampa Bay.  During Bart’s term as President of the Club, he also spearheaded the Club’s premiere event, Cycling for Autism, and set a record for the number of riders (over 200) and amount raised… Read More »

Bart Valdes Elected to Treasurer of Tampa Hispanic Bar Association

Bart R. Valdes was elected to the position of Treasurer of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association for 2018-2020. The Tampa Hispanic Bar Association is very active in its mission to assist members of the Tampa Bay community of Hispanic origin and to promote the exchange of information and ideas related to the practice of law. In addition to Mr. Valdes’s service to the organization, the law firm has consistently sponsored events, such as the annual Gala, to provide scholarships to several… Read More »

Richard Tanner Honored by Florida Bar

Our Tallahassee Partner, Richard Tanner, was recently honored at a breakfast held in Tallahassee by The Florida Bar’s Executive Committee and the President of the https://www.floridabar.org.  During his 18 years of Bar service on the Board of Governors, Richard sat on the Executive Committee and repeatedly chaired its Program Evaluation Committee and Communications Committee.  Richard presently serves as the President of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Tallahassee Chapter, and is admitted in NY, NJ and Florida.  Richard primarily handles… Read More »

Jason Breslin Becomes Partner

We are proud to announce Jason Breslin has become a Partner of the Firm. Jason started with the firm in 2011 and has distinguished himself as an attorney, mentor to others and all around  “team player.”  Jason’s primary practice areas are insurance defense, criminal litigation, personal injury and family law. Jason was an Air Force officer for 6 years prior to attending law school. He currently serves as a youth coach for YMCA soccer and basketball in Orlando. To read more… Read More »

Sexual Harassment In The Era Of #MeToo What Is An Employer To Do?

Allegations of sexual harassment have over taken all forms of news and social media in the last several months, sparking what has been referred to as the “#MeToo” movement. In light of the avalanche of sexual harassment claims and lawsuits, many employers are, rightfully, overwhelmed. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting clams of discrimination, it has received an additional 27,000 sexual harassment claims last year. If history offers any lesson, the… Read More »

Hugo de Beaubien Collects Donations For The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles

Our Founding Partner, Hugo de Beaubien, volunteered his time to collect donations for The Salvation Army's Red Kettles street campaign for the 33rd year in a row! Despite his busy schedule, Hugo is very active in the community, especially when it is for a great cause! Read More »

DSK Law Is Part Of Record Breaking Tampa Hispanic Bar Association Gala

Bart Valdes represented DSK Law at the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association annual Gala recently.  In addition to the firm sponsoring the Gala, Bart Valdes is the Treasurer of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association and volunteered many hours, along with other Board members, to ensure that it was a success.  The record amount raised from the Gala will provide several scholarships to students from the University of South Florida and Stetson.  Mr. Valdes is the Managing Partner in the Firm’s Tampa… Read More »

Aaron Baroff Represents DSK Law at Major League Baseball Winter Meetings

Aaron Baroff, an Associate Attorney in the firm's Tampa office, attended the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida. The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings is an annual conference where MLB's leading executives, player representatives and news organizations congregate to conduct off-season business. Read More »

DSK Law Supports Give Kids the World!

Members of DSK Law attended the 29th Annual Give Kids the World Village Black & White Gala.  Give Kids The World Village is a 84-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides week-long, cost-free vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Read More »

Q&A with Hugo de Beaubien

How was DSK Law founded in 1976? “DSK Law was founded in 1976 when former Partner Tom Drage and I started a Firm in downtown Orlando – that was formerly the Firm of a sole practitioner who became a Judge.”   What are you most proud of? “I am proud of our growth into one of the ten largest law firms in Central Florida and the collegial workplace atmosphere we all share.”   How do you feel about the Firm… Read More »