Meet the Davis Basta Law Firm
practices in the areas of Real Estate, Contracts and Litigation. She is a Board Certified Real Estate Attorney. Diana also holds several state licenses including a Real Estate License and a Community Association Management License. Diana is on the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Real Estate Council and is a proud member of Attorneys Title Insurance Fund.
In addition to her membership with the Florida Bar, Diana is a member of the American Bar Association’s Real Property and Probate section, Clearwater and Pasco County Bar Associations, and she is admitted to practice in Florida’s Federal Courts including the Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts. She proudly announces that she was sworn-in at the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., May 2008.
Diana received her Juris Doctorate Degree at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with High Honors in Business Management from Eckerd College and an Associate of Science Degree from Vermont State College.
Diana Basta loves the practice of law. She decided to attend law school after her first child was born and never looked back. She has always been active in real estate and her extensive knowledge in that area of law comes from, what she considers, the school of hard knocks as she personally acquired, structured, and managed her own residential and commercial real estate.
Tammy has been a paralegal for more than twenty years and began working as the Firm’s office manager shortly after it opened. She is a licensed Title Agent, Associate Member of Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund and a licensed Realtor. Tammy manages residential and commercial real estate throughout Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties.
Tammy’s experience includes real estate litigation, probate and estate planning. As a licensed title agent, she also conducts real estate closings. She has been instrumentally involved in trial work from initial consultation through appeal. Tammy’s forte however, is negotiation. She is extremely comfortable when conducting settlement negotiations whether credit card debt, short sale negotiations or negotiating any type of dispute.
Tammy attended law school at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from Nova Southeastern University. She desires to finish her law degree at Stetson University in the future.
has been an attorney since 2002, and a former prosecutor of four years. Prior to joining the Davis Basta Law Firm, Raymond enjoyed his own practice where he predominately handled criminal, traffic and immigration matters. He brings a wealth of trial and court room experience.
In addition to his membership with the Florida Bar, he is also admitted to practice in the Middle District of Florida, and holds a Real Estate Salesperson License under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Raymond received his Juris Doctorate Degree from New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, and received his Bachelor’s degree from Boston University in International Relations.
Debbie Avery has worked in the accounting field for over 30 years. She has been employed, often in a supervisory capacity, for non-profits, federally funded programs, a city government, and in private industry. She is well versed in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax returns. Debbie has handled substantial accounts receivables and payables, and maintained large payrolls. Aside from her exceptional accounting skills, Debbie has a passion for helping others and that passion extends to animals. She is always rescuing an animal in need. Just ask her 4 dogs!
Terri Dipinto has been in the legal field for more than twenty years and is a highly skilled paralegal. Terri comes to us with a multitude of legal experience including civil litigation, employment law, estate planning, probate, corporate law and private foundations. Terri attended Lakeland Community College in Willoughby, Ohio. Terri is also a licensed realtor and is very comfortable in the real estate practice. She is currently studying for her Florida real estate license. Terri, like many others in the firm, is an animal lover. She volunteers for the Suncoast Animal League and also for the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce. Terri began working at the Davis Basta Law Firm shortly after the firm opened its doors. She left for a brief sabbatical and has returned to us where she was welcomed with open arms. We feel privileged to have her here.