Dion K. Bass, a partner in Rivkin Radler’s Jacksonville office, focuses his practice on insurance defense, medical and professional liability defense, trucking litigation, employment disputes, and product liability defense.

Dion defends and prosecutes cases involving issues of statutory interpretation and compliance, contractual disputes, property damage and personal injury claims, complex litigation, and attacks on his clients’ business practices. In doing so, Dion has successfully handled hundreds of matters, in state and federal courts, securing positive verdicts and dismissals on behalf of his clients. He has also litigated matters related to municipality defense, premises and general liability, and employment and labor law.

Having earned his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Dion was an inaugural recipient of the Dean’s Leadership Award. He served as President of the UF Law Trial Team and was the Community Service Chair for the W. George Allen Chapter of the Black Law Student’s Association. He also served as a Teaching Assistant, Student Ambassador, and Recruitment Team Member. Dion was also one of two Student Advisors to the College of Law’s Faculty Appointment Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice with a minor in political science from Troy University.

Dion was named as a member of Leadership Jacksonville, Class of 2022. He is also recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in Insurance Law; Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants; and Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants (2022-2025). Dion was included in The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, Class of 2019.

Before practicing law, Dion served in the United States Air Force as an aerospace maintenance apprentice. Following his time in uniform, he served military members and their families as a Youth Development and Family Services Specialist with the Department of the Air Force. During that time, he spent three and a half years in Japan.

Outside of the office, Dion has been recognized by Jacksonville Area Legal Aid for his commitment to providing pro bono legal services. He is a member of the Florida Bar and the Jacksonville Bar Association. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, playing sports, and going to the beach.