Basil A. Valdivia
About Basil A. Valdivia
Basil A. Valdivia is a lawyer based in Orlando, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Basil A. Valdivia is recognized in the following practice area:
- Orlando, Florida
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Morgan & Morgan PA
Education: Mississippi College, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Orlando, FL
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