Elizabeth "Betsy" Brown
Summary
Accomplished Attorney offering eighteen-year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation and Trial Attorney
Fasig Brooks
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
Litigation and Trial Attorney
Carr Allison
03.2011 - 01.2022
- Handled defense of personal injury and employment cases in litigation from pre-suit disputes through trials.
- Conducted voir dire and trials in personal injury, employment, and administrative matters in state, federal, and administrative courts.
- Prepared and responded to pleadings and motions carefully crafted to move cases toward favorable outcomes and advocated for clients in court
- Provided legal advice to corporations in employment and liability matters
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation affecting Florida litigation to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
Attorney
Guy Burnette
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Handled pre-suit and litigated first party, third party, and litigation disputes.
- Provided coverage opinions to insurers relating to first party coverage issues.
Attorney
McConnaughhay Coonrod
08.2006 - 03.2009
- Assisted partners in all aspects of insurance defense litigation (general liability and employment) and handled my own litigation case load
- Managed paralegals and junior attorneys
Education
J.D. -
Florida State University College of Law
Tallahassee, FL05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2002
Skills
- Trial Preparation, Voir Dire, Trial Attendance and Management
- Licensed in All Federal and State Courts in Florida
- Preparing Witnesses
- Evidence Organization
- Prepare and Argue Motions and Present Evidence
- Legal Strategy on Complex Corporate Litigation, Title VII and Torts
- Direct and Cross Examination of Witnesses
- Building Trust and Relationships with Clients
- Settlement Negotiation and Structure
Timeline
Litigation and Trial Attorney
Fasig Brooks
01.2022 - Current
Litigation and Trial Attorney
Carr Allison
03.2011 - 01.2022
Attorney
Guy Burnette
03.2009 - 03.2011
Attorney
McConnaughhay Coonrod
08.2006 - 03.2009
J.D. -
Florida State University College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Auburn University
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