Elisabeth W. Bird
Palm Harbor
Summary
Accomplished director specializing in daily operations management and strategic business execution. History of success in formulating and implementing business plans that drive financial performance. Comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and corporate finance principles to improve decision-making and operational productivity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/President
Law Office of Elisabeth W. Bird, P.A.
Palm Harbor
05.2008 - Current
- Directed solo practitioner firm providing legal assistance in real estate law, family law, aviation law, and corporate representation.
- Concentrated on aviation-related legal matters, represented pilots and air carriers before the F.A.A., managed aircraft/mechanic liens, leases, voting/owners trusts, repossessions, import/export of aircraft, and facilitated incorporation and representation of business entities, including business plans, minutes, shareholder/joint venture agreements, non-compete/non-disclosure agreements, corporate resolutions, and corporate records maintenance.
- Directed legal strategies for diverse client cases and complex legal matters.
- Oversaw and managed staff performance and development within the law office.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, stakeholders, and community partners.
Legal Consultant
Prudence
Fayetteville
07.2013 - 04.2026
- Supported small businesses, including wrecker service, scrap yard, car repair center, used car dealership, insurance agency, retail store/salon, home maintenance service, and over one hundred rental properties, by addressing legal needs and ensuring compliance.
- Facilitated real estate transactions, residential and commercial leases, and boundary disputes, ensuring client interests were protected and agreements were legally sound.
- Advised clients on compliance with regulatory requirements and legal standards.
- Conducted thorough research on legal precedents and case law for client cases.
- Developed strategic legal documents to support client initiatives and objectives.
Director/President
Advocate Legal, P.A.
Tampa
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Led small general practice firm, collaborating with select attorneys and experts to deliver comprehensive legal solutions combining personalized service of a small firm with the diverse capabilities of a larger firm.
- Managed diverse case portfolio including civil litigation, complex commercial litigation, criminal defense, aviation matters, real estate law, family law, legal transactions, and corporate representation.
- Oversaw case management processes for diverse legal matters.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
- Managed legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
Associate
Law Offices of Conrad S. Kulatz & Associates
Fort Lauderdale
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Facilitated aircraft purchase process by drafting and negotiating key documents, including letter of intent, offer, purchase agreement, voting trusts, aircraft leases, and tax trusts.
- Prepared trial files through drafting complaints and pleadings on aviation issues, enhancing case readiness for mechanics liens and defaulted leases.
- Formed various entities and maintained all corporate records, including incorporation documents, minutes, filings, and bookkeeping for multiple clients.
- Managed estate administration for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and efficient record-keeping.
Active Guardian Ad Litem
Broward County Guardian Ad Litem Program
Fort Lauderdale
03.2007 - 11.2007
- Advocated for at-risk teenage female during dependency court proceedings and meetings, ensuring her voice and needs were represented.
- Advocated for children’s best interests in court proceedings.
- Collaborated with legal teams to prepare case documentation.
- Conducted interviews with children and families to gather information.
Legal Intern
Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, SBSE div.
Plantation
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Researched tax issues and drafted motions, memoranda, and advisory opinions for SBSE and LMSB divisions to support legal strategies.
- Prepared cases and participated in trials at US Tax Court in Miami, FL, contributing to case presentations and legal arguments.
- Assisted legal staff in drafting and reviewing tax regulations and guidance.
- Conducted legal research on various tax-related issues for case preparation.
- Organized and maintained case files to ensure easy access to information.
Legal Intern
Honorable Hope T. Bristol, 17th Judicial Circuit
Fort Lauderdale
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, and observed dependency court proceedings to support case analysis.
- Researched legal precedents for tax regulations and compliance issues.
- Assisted attorneys in drafting legal documents and memoranda for case reviews.
- Analyzed taxpayer correspondence to identify key issues and appropriate responses.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2007
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
Florida Metropolitan University
Tampa, Florida07-2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida05-2003
Skills
- LexisNexis
- Westlaw
- Fastcase
- Microsoft Office
- Document Management
- Mobile Device Management
Memberships Skills Organizations
- Member of the Florida Bar (2008)
- Admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court (2010)
- Admitted to practice before the United States District Court Middle District of Florida (2010)
- Panel Attorney for Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) (2009)
- Member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Bar Association (2010)
- Member of the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association (2010)
- Commissioned Notary Public in the State of Florida
- Single Engine Student Pilot
- Proficient in LexisNexis, Westlaw, Fastcase, Microsoft Office, Word Perfect and Apple Products
Timeline
Legal Consultant
Prudence
07.2013 - 04.2026
Director/President
Advocate Legal, P.A.
07.2009 - 07.2013
Director/President
Law Office of Elisabeth W. Bird, P.A.
05.2008 - Current
Associate
Law Offices of Conrad S. Kulatz & Associates
06.2007 - 09.2008
Active Guardian Ad Litem
Broward County Guardian Ad Litem Program
03.2007 - 11.2007
Legal Intern
Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, SBSE div.
09.2006 - 12.2006
Legal Intern
Honorable Hope T. Bristol, 17th Judicial Circuit
05.2006 - 08.2006
Juris Doctorate -
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
Florida Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of South Florida