Jennifer Ruth Beltz is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and the Middle District of Florida. She has jury trial experience, having tried automobile accident claims, medical malpractice claims, nursing home abuse claims and premises liability claims.
Jennifer has also handled arbitrations in Florida and Wisconsin, and argued appellate cases at the Second District Court of Appeals in Tampa. In recognition of successful resolution of personal injury claims during her career, Jennifer is a lifetime member of the
Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Raised in St. Petersburg, Florida from a young age, Jennifer Ruth Beltz is a trial attorney with over 20 years of litigation experience focused in the area of personal injury. Jennifer worked for Beltz & Ruth for 14 years prior to working with some other law firms and ultimately opening her own firm – only to be joined a few years later by her father. The firm focuses on advising and representing those who have been injured by others. She has successfully represented individuals in automobile accidents, nursing home neglect cases, medical malpractice claims, slip and fall claims, premises liability claims, and more.
A second-generation injury lawyer, Jennifer Ruth Beltz is proud to have followed in the footsteps of her father, Larry D. Beltz, a renowned personal injury attorney here in the Tampa Bay area, who attended high school in St. Petersburg.
Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in 1993 from Emory University and her law degree in 1996 from Florida State University College of Law. While in law school, Jennifer served as secretary of the Student Bar Association and president of the Mock Trial team, participating in state and regional competitions. Jennifer is proud to call St. Petersburg home.
Affiliations: St. Petersburg Bar Association, The Florida Bar, Florida Justice Association, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Minnesota State Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin and American Association for Justice
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 2012 | 05/28/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 7 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2020 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2020 |
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2019 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2019 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Beltz & Beltz, P.A. | 2015 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Lifetime Member | N/A |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Lifetime Member | N/A |
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Emory University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Posted by Jane
January 17, 2020
Dennis Palso, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. BeltzIs is very passionate about fighting for her clients' rights. Unlike some of the lawyers in the big firms, clients actually get to talk directly to her whenever needed which is very reassuring.
Jonathan Mitchell, Car accident Attorney on Jul 25, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I strongly endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a very experienced attorney and one of the most highly skilled litigators in the area. She is extremely dedicated to helping her clients protect their legal rights.
Kira Doyle, Car accident Attorney on Jul 14, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Beltz is a successful and experienced injury attorney who is passionate about advocating for her clients. She has tremendous integrity and is well-respected throughout the legal community.
Diane Zuckerman, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jul 13, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is everything a person would want in a lawyer. She's highly intelligent, thorough, professional, and dedicated to her clients. If I found myself needing a personal injury attorney, she would be my first choice. Jennifer is exceptional.
Christine Failey, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 12, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer cares about her clients and has been serving clients in the Tampa Bay Community for two decades.
James Flynn, Car accident Attorney on Jul 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is knowledgeable and commited to getting her clients great results.