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Contingent (33%-40%), Free Consultation (30 minutes)
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About Me
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I have a Masters Degree in Cardiovascular Physiology from Wake Forest University 1985. I worked for 8 years as a Clinical Manager in the hospital industry and... more
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Without reservation, I endorse Betsey Herd and her work. Talent, skill, and proven results do not begin to tell her story. Betsey's clients are among...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Melvin Wright
, Orlando (FL), 8 months ago
Betsey Herd is a superb lawyer who vigorously represents her seriously injured clients both in and out of the courtroom. She is a formidable...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Henry Graham
, Tallahassee (FL), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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17 years since Elizabeth Taylor Herd was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1995 |
03/05/2011 |
| Tennessee |
Authorized to practice law
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1996 |
04/08/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Morgenstern & Herd, P.A.
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2006–present
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Partner at
Wagner Vaughan & McLaughlin
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2002–2005
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| The University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law |
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law |
1994 |
| Wake Forest University |
Cardiovascular Physiology |
Masters |
1985 |
| University of Florida |
Exercise and Sport Science |
Bachelor of Science |
1982 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Named Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| Florida's Legal Elite |
Legal Elite |
2011 |
| SuperLawyer |
SuperLawyers Florida |
2010 |
| Staff Appreciation Award - Florida Justice Association |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
2004 |
| Shoe Leather Award - Lobbying Efforts |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
2004 |
| Workgroup on Mammography Accessiblity |
Florida Secretary of Health |
2004 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2003 |
See all 7 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board of Directors |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
2002-present
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| Mem |
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association |
1998-present
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| Member |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
1997-present
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Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) (Hillsborough County Chapter) |
1996-present
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| Member |
Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers |
1996-present
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Hillsborough County Bar Association |
1996-present
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Tennessee Bar Association |
1996-present
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| President |
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association |
2006-2007
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| Executive Committee |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
2005-2006
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 14
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Cases
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Outcome: Settlement just before trial
Outcome: Confidential settlement following pre-suit period.
Outcome: 7 Figure Settlement
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| Preparing for the Medical Expert's Deposition |
American Association for Justice (AAJ) |
2004 |
| preparing in advance for the medical expert's deposition |
Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers |
2003 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Non-Delegable Duty in the Medical Negligence Case |
Florida Justice Association Annual Meeting |
2009 |
| Aggravation of Pre-Existing Injury |
Automobile Seminar |
2007 |
| Managing the Medical |
Paralegal Fall Convention |
2006 |
| Research for Cross Examination of the Medical Expert |
Medical Malpractice |
2006 |
| Pre-suit for Medical Malpractice |
Medical Malpractice Seminar |
2005 |
| Research for the Cross of the Compulsory Examiner |
Annual Seminar |
2004 |
| Preparing Your Client for Deposition |
Automobile Seminar |
2003 |
| Hospital Lien Law |
Collateral Source Seminar |
2002 |
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