Professional Profile
Elizabeth “Betsy” Burgess is a shareholder in the Tallahassee, Florida office of Carr Allison. Betsy is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group where she concentrates her practice on premises liability, employment practices liability, community/homeowner association disputes and transportation matters. Her diversified practice also includes the representation of clients in the areas of insurance defense, professional liability and retail and hospitality.
Betsy has authored numerous articles on evidentiary matters and timely legal developments in the fields of premises liability and employment liability. She enjoys speaking on panels discussing interesting issues in these fields, as well as reviewing new case law and keeping her clients and colleagues apprised of developing legal trends.
Betsy received her undergraduate degree from Auburn University (AL) and earned her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law. She is a member of the Tallahassee Bar Association, FDLA, Florida Association of Women and Tallahassee Women Lawyers. Additionally, Betsy is an active member of the USLAW Network Women’s Connection.
In her free time Betsy enjoys reading, spending time with her family and animals, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.