Elizabeth is a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. While there, she studied both the common and civil systems of law as well as international law and immigration law. As a student, she spent her summers as an extern for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Mexico City, Mexico while also serving as an extern in the local mexican courts.
Elizabeth began her professional legal career as a Public Defender before joining a private criminal defense firm which focused on DUI defense. Later, Elizabeth opened her own practice. Today, her practice focuses on immigration, real estate, family and criminal law.
Elizabeth is also a certified mediator and arbitrator. In fact, Elizabeth is a founding member of Mediators Beyond Borders.
Admitted to Louisiana Bar: 2001
Admitted to Florida Bar: 2002
Admitted to Texas Bar: 2008
Addition to Roll of Solicitors England and Wales: 2008
Degrees/ Accreditations: Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, Juris Doctorate; Troy State University, B.A.- Political Science, Spanish and French; Florida Supreme Couty Certified County Mediator; Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator; Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator; Florida Supreme Court Certified Appellate Mediator; Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator.
Member: The Florida Bar, Louisiana State Bar Association, Texas Bar, Family Law Section of Florida Bar, International Law Section of Florida Bar, Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, Females Advancing Business, Business Networking International, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Mediators Beyond Borders, Junior League.
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