Elizabeth J. KanterShareholder

Professional Profile

Elizabeth J. Kanter is a shareholder in the Birmingham (AL) office of Carr Allison where she defends transportation suits and handles all phases of labor and employment matters.  She is admitted to practice before the US District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama, as well as all Alabama state courts.

Elizabeth has been selected to the Mid-South Super Lawyers^® Rising Stars list from 2012-2018 and was chosen as a 2017 “Top Flight Lawyer” by bMetro magazine.  She has also been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^® (2018-2025) in the areas of personal injury litigation and labor and employment.  Elizabeth has successfully defended employment cases, numerous premises liability/retail suits and has significant experience handling workers’ compensation claims.  She also defends claims against insurance companies and often serves as coverage counsel, advising and representing insurance companies when coverage issues arise.

Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Science degree in human resources management from Auburn University (AL) graduating first in her class, cum laude.  She earned her Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL) where she served as Associate Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy.

Publications

“ Protecting Your Business From Drive-By ADA Lawsuits.” ARHA NOW, Vol. 6 (1), 20-21