Laura Elizabeth Burgess
About Laura
Biography
Personalized legal services in contract law, business torts, securities and shareholder rights, real estate litigation, construction law, condominium and homeowners' association disputes, landlord/tenant matters (commercial and residential), administrative law, and appeals.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
13 years
13 years
13 years
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 12 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
L.E. Burgess, P.A.
5966 South Dixie Highway, Suite 300, Miami, FL, 33143
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Laura Elizabeth Burgess's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
7 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Amy | October 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
5 STARS | HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I highly recommend Laura to anyone needing legal help. She is extremely professional and very knowledgeable and is our go-to whenever we need legal advice for real estate law in Florida.
Posted by Jon | June 10, 2021 | Landlord & Tenant
Landlord/Tenant
I’m a realtor and often come across landlord tenant disputes from past clients. I’ve consulted with Laura on the proper approaches to take for each situation I’ve had, she’s always been prompt to discuss and share her insight and knowledge. It is clear she puts your best interest above all else. I hi...
Posted by Daniel | February 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
In Laura Burgess I found my go-to Attorney
A few months ago I had an issue in one of my investment properties due to a concealed leak. Even though there was damage from the inside of the property, there was another leak coming from the outside that was making my situation worse, creating mold in the unit. The Tenants, of course, prepared them...
Laura Elizabeth Burgess's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse Laura. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had to pleasure of referring my client to her for a civil litigation matter involving a fraudulent deed in a probate case I handled. The property had squatters, foreclosure, and a fraudulent deed. A triple play of problems that most attorneys would avoid. I find her to be professional, capable and not afraid to tackle the difficult cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laura is very knowledgeable and efficient. She is dedicated and will ensure her clients get aggressive representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Burgess provides a much needed service on Avvo. She donates her time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers."
"Laura is a skilled and dedicated lawyer who fights hard to get her clients the best results. She is an asset to the profession. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred her many clients who have been very happy with the results. I have tracked the progress of the cases and they have been handled extremely professionally and diligently."
"Laura Burgess is one of the most professional and zealous attorneys I know. She works hard to keep costs down for her clients in the hopes of resolving the dispute, while effectively negotiating with opposing counsel. She treats her clients like they are family. I would hire her if I had commercial litigation issues."
"Laura is a tenacious and hard-working attorney who researches thoroughly and strives to get the best result for her clients. I recommend her to others for her excellent work ethic and results."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers®
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers®
2022
2022 Ft. Lauderdale ROCKSTAR Awards (exemplary business leaders), Lifestyle Media Group
2021
Complex Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year, USA, Lawyer Monthly’s ‘Women in Law Awards’, 2021
2013
Regional Memorial Award, ILSA (Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition)
2012
Regional Oralist Award, ILSA (Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition)
2012
Dean's Certificate of Achievement in Constitutional Law, University of Miami School of Law
2011
CALI Award (Legal Communications & Research) "Book Award", The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, L.E. Burgess, P.A.
2014 - 2017
Associate, Berger Firm, P.A.
2013 - 2014
Attorney (Legal Corps Fellow), City Of Miami City Attorney's Office
Associations
2021 - Present
South Miami-Kendall Bar Association
2017 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
2014 - Present
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division
2010 - Present
Phi Beta Kappa
2020 - 2021
Florida Bar, Appellate Practice Section
2019 - 2020
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Affirmed in favor of Client
Education
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Economics; English
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers