Elizabeth Anne Tener

I've got attorneys in every aspect of my business life, having been an entrepreneur for the last 16 years. While I never "want" to spend money on attorneys, a great attorney is worth its weight in gold and I never cheap out on them for that reason. But when I pay for the best, I expect to work with t...he best and Beth Tener, in my opinion, is a "B" player who gave my family and I a "D" effort, but was quick to charge "A" rates, beginning with a $25k starting retainer. Initial Consultation: I asked that she review a summary of things before showing up and said they could charge me extra hours for the consultation to do so. Beth showed up, admitted she didn't review it, and then proceeded to ask me questions that were all answered in the overview. I would normally NEVER hire someone who failed me on day one, but because a close family friend said she was really good, I proceeded against my better judgement. In my experience, when attorneys are bad during the courting phase, they'll be even worse in the engagement; no different than most relationships. I fought hard to get my children and I into counseling and had to go through attorneys to make it happen, which Beth delivered on. Beth told me she felt the counselor recommended was one of the absolute best in Central Florida, so I invested $400/hour for 7 months for sessions for all three children (expensive). However, in my opinion it felt like the counselor had little experience dealing with cases of extreme parental alienation, which to me felt like a material miss. The counselor eventually came back, according to counsel, with professional conclusions majorly in our favor, which is what I wanted, so I could finally start getting my family and I "some" results. I'd take "anything" at this point in terms of positive outcomes. Of course, the second we got that news, Beth's team asked me to replenish my retainer, which I promptly did, and had few issues with that because I thought we were finally about to get some results. The straw that broke the camel's back (our final 60 days -- to me, felt like a complete cluster): On 9/20/25 I met one-on-one with Beth after the above news from the counselor, we discussed options, and she committed to having some work completed in a week -- drafting a letter instead of filing a motion. Then as I was replenishing my retainer I said I'd rather file the motion for contempt than write a letter; acknowledged by her staff in writing on 9/30 and 10/06. On 10/6, the paralegal even wrote back talking about "the timing of the motion". On 10/20, they admittedly delivered the wrong work and blamed it on a new staff member; producing the letter instead of the motion for contempt. We had a call, Beth apologized for the miss, and we concluded that her team would perform some calculations around the financial impact to me for one of the options being considered, before producing the motion. She said these calculations take "two and a half seconds to produce" and committed to delivering them in a week. The calculations ultimately never got delivered after weeks of excuses and commitments that they were coming. That felt like the SMALLEST-possible task and even THAT she couldn't deliver on. When they finally produced the motion, it was in my opinion, one of the most rushed and half-baked motions I've ever seen in my career. To double down on the embarrassment, I then requested records from the counselor, at Beth's request, and what was produced was not in line, at all, with what Beth had told me was the case, as I understood it. I fired Beth / GreenspoonMarder on November 22, 2025 after what I would personally describe as a nightmarish mixture of missed commitments and failures.

I am writing this to document a serious concern regarding attorney Elizabeth Tener of Greenspoon Marder LLP, based on a pattern of conduct that appears inconsistent with the ethical and professional standards expected of members of the Florida Bar. Throughout several documented interactions, there... have been instances suggesting a disregard for professional candor, accuracy, and fair dealing in her role as legal counsel. Specifically, communications and representations made to opposing parties and third parties appear to have included misleading statements, omissions of fact, and directives that could reasonably be construed as encouraging actions not compliant with Florida law or court orders. These incidents have raised legitimate concerns regarding her adherence to Rules 4-8.4 (Misconduct), 4-3.3 (Candor Toward the Tribunal), and 4-1.2(d) (Prohibited Conduct) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The conduct in question has had measurable consequences, including unnecessary escalation of conflict, disregard for established legal boundaries, and potential manipulation of judicial or administrative processes. Multiple correspondences demonstrate a consistent pattern where the attorney’s advice or representation appeared to prioritize tactical advantage over lawful and ethical obligation. While advocacy for a client is expected, there are clear limits imposed by professional rules, and those limits exist to preserve public trust in the legal system. These issues are not isolated misunderstandings. The communication record reflects a pattern of counsel advising or endorsing actions that appear contrary to lawful procedure or compliance orders, while simultaneously misrepresenting intentions in written or verbal exchanges. Such conduct is harmful not only to the individuals involved but to the integrity of the profession as a whole. Given the gravity of these concerns, the matter is being prepared for formal reporting to the Florida Bar’s Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP) and potentially to relevant federal oversight authorities, should the evidence warrant further review. This is not an impulsive or emotional response but a deliberate step to ensure accountability and adherence to the professional standards that all members of the Bar are sworn to uphold. It is deeply disappointing to observe an attorney at a large, well-established law firm engaging in conduct that raises serious questions about ethics and honesty. Clients and the public alike depend on attorneys to uphold the law, not to exploit it. Attorneys have a duty not only to represent their clients but also to serve the cause of justice, maintain integrity in dealings with others, and comply with both the letter and spirit of the rules that govern their profession. If verified by the Bar’s investigation, such conduct should result in appropriate disciplinary action to prevent similar harm to others. The Florida legal system cannot function effectively when officers of the court disregard truth or use their position to facilitate or conceal unlawful actions. This report is made in good faith and based on documented interactions and supporting materials. It serves as notice of intent to submit all available records to the Florida Bar’s disciplinary division for formal review. It also stands as a warning to potential clients and colleagues that ethical practice should never be compromised for expedience, strategy, or convenience. The public deserves attorneys who act with integrity, honesty, and respect for the law. The actions observed here fall short of those standards. A thorough and transparent review by the appropriate authorities is necessary to restore confidence in the principles of justice and accountability that underpin the legal profession in Florida.

Beth was hired on the recommendation of my previous attorney when the case, a request for modification to alimony, would not settle. The request for modification was not unusual, however, there were constant roadblocks thrown by opposing counsel including claims that the original MSA was only signed ...because I was terminal and expected to die within 12 months. While I had cancer in the past at the time of signing there was no evidence of disease so I was not expected to die. Needless to say, there were continuous challenges throughout the case. Beth not only handled everything professionally, which I found challenging at times, but she stayed focused on the issues at hand. Beth knew which issues to address and which ones to limit the reaction to. For each mediation and hearing, Beth was organized and prepared which was very apparent as the opposing attorney was not. Beth and Liz (paralegal) had a system that they had everything accessible as it was presented. The result that Beth was able to achieve in my case was very favorable. I'm thankful she was able to settle the case before trial. I would highly recommend Beth.

I worked with Mrs. Tener for my divorce case 2017-2018. She and her team were kind, supportive, and informative. She worked with me from out-of-state and throughout all my problems (of which there were many). In my time with her in person, Mrs. Tener was clear about our goals in the case and how she ...was approaching it. I appreciated how honest and concise all her work was and I'm extremely happy with the outcome. If necessary, I would work with her again. I feel the way she works is crucial for cases involving such emotional matters and felt very taken care of.

Beth has been instrumental over the past several years in settling my divorce case, to my favor, as well as addressing all co-parenting needs. Beth is hard working and always puts the best interest of her client first. She maintains the highest level of professionalism and has always ensured the be...st possible outcome. It was a pleasure working with her! Beth is definitely the only option for Family Law!