Jennifer Ann Burns

Jennifer Ann Burns

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 25 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Clearwater, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

250 N. Belcher Rd., Suite 102, Clearwater, FL

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

Auto, motorcycle, trucking and bicycle accidents; premises liability; products liability; wrongful death

24 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett P.A

250 N. Belcher Rd., Suite 102, Clearwater, FL, 33765-2622

Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett PA

7614 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey, FL, 34653

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Jennifer Ann Burns's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by Colin | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

A team that truly helps

Jennifer and the rest of her team (Especially Sue!) have been great to work with and really went the extra mile to represent me after an auto accident. They were there to help with coordination, appointments and give advice based on an evolving situation with what is very obviously years of real ...world experience. Having such a tenured team fighting on my behalf was a blessing and I am thankful for there help. Thanks guys!

Posted by Frank | October 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal Injury

My mother was struck by a drunk driver in May of 2019 and was severely injured. The life threating trauma she sustained caused her to be in the ICU, stepdown units and rehab centers for over 9 months. My mother lives in Florida, I live in NC and my sisters live in NY. As you can imagine we were very... limited on any resources we needed to make sure my mother was taken care of medically and legally. It so happens the towing company that towed her car from the accident scene referred us to Carlson Meissner and Hart, P.A. for her legal services. I met Attorney Jennifer Burns and her Paralegal Tara Kenyon and spoke at length with them regarding my mother's case. I was stressed and overwhelmed with everything that was going on, but they reassured us that they would get us through this and help my mother. Jennifer and Tara were professional, compassionate, knowledgeable and worked diligently, spending countless hours working on my mother's case. They communicated to us how they were going to pursue her case and took the stress of the mounting medical bills and the legal aspects of the case off our shoulders and reassured us that they would take care of everything. We can't express our gratitude enough to Jennifer and Tara for their professional hard work and commitment towards us and the favorable outcome on the case. We are grateful for everything they did for my mother and I will not hesitate to refer the Law office of Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett, P.A. and Attorney Jennifer Burns and Paralegal Tara Kenyon to anyone requesting legal services. Thank you for everything you did for us!

Posted by David | May 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Top notch council!

We definitely made the correct choice of council for our vehicle accident case. We we’re represented by Jennifer Burns. She handle everything with great detail and also provided us with very sound advice with our insurance coverages and what to change to better protect us moving forward. The staff w...as very accommodating with all our needs and questions.

Posted by Sandra | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Sandra Kane-Gruka RLMHC

Jennifer Burns is an outstanding attorney who puts the heart of her clients front and center. She has guided me over the last several months in a case that ended positively in my favor. Her compassion and understanding of the full dynamics involving the case, facilitated expedient and timely resolv...e. The greatest point is the full disclosure and clarity of the process before hand, that made decision making productive as well as fruitful. Retaining this firm was by far the wisest decision I made, even in the midst of turmoil. If you are someone who has experienced injury, loss, or adversity, please consider Jennifer Ann Burns as your counsel and representation! That will be your win at the end of the storm! ~Sandra-Gruka

Posted by Carolyn | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent representation!

I am so pleased to have the opportunity to express my gratitude for the way Jennifer handled my case. My family contacted Ms. Burns when I was seriously injured in an automobile accident, They did not feel the need to 'shop around' for an attorney through an impersonal 800 number, Jennifer was the...ir first and only call to handle the legal aspect of my injuries. She had the reputation of being thoroughly familiar with every aspect of the laws governing personal injury, yet handling each case on a personal level. My case was complicated, and Jennifer gave it the time it required, navigating the legal system with diligence and a thorough investigation that resulted in me getting excellent settlement results. I met with her frequently and found in her an empathy and personal interest that is probably lacking in many legal firms. I would not hesitate to recommend Jennifer to anyone needing a personal injury attorney. She will take the reins of your case from the beginning with competence, always having your best interest in mind. The best way to sum up my experience with Jennifer handling my case is that I knew that I MATTERED TO HER.

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Jennifer Ann Burns's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Spence

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is a very attentive attorney, and she is works quickly to achieve results for her clients. She will never beat around the bush, and she educates her clients so they can make sound decisions regarding their case. I absolutely endorse and recommend Jennifer Burns to anyone who becomes injured from any kind of accident. Her knowledge and experience makes her a perfect fit for anyone who needs personal injury counsel."

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James May

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryce Fetter

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Terri Cromley

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer works very hard to obtain the best possible results for her clients. I recommend her to anyone needing an attorney for any auto accident or other personal injury matter."

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Edward Carlson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is a partner in this law firm and she works tirelessly for her clients. She is one of the finest personal injury attorneys I have had the privilege to know. I endorse this lawyer."

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Casey Carlson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is a partner in our law firm and I have watched her work tirelessly for her personal injury clients. I am privileged to work with Jennifer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Meissner

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer Burns is a partner at the law offices of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett. She is an attorney of the highest moral and ethical standards and a true advocate for her clients. She is an excellent trial attorney who always has great results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Frey

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply stated, Jennifer is wonderful. She is a terrific attorney."

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James Jenkins

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jennifer has a great reputation among those in the insurance industry and attorneys who practice insurance defense for being an excellent advocate, professional, and up to date on the law in Florida and its constant changes. She is a great mentor and I would endorse her for anyone who has questions about how to deal with an injury."

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Jason Fox

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is compassionate and highly skilled."

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Antonio Viera

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is an aggressive and skilled litigator who gets excellent results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Donaldson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great legal mind. Tireless advocate. Cares about her clients and gets eye opening results on a regular basis."

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Gary Hewetson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is an experienced, tireless advocate of her client's causes and enjoys an excellent reputation in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Boutzoukas

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer handled a case for an important client of mine and achieved outstanding results. Her thorough attention to detail and ability to communicate the key elements of the claim resulted in a swift response from the insurer. Her professionalism and integrity are always outstanding."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Certificate of Appreciation 2011 Student Legal Intern Program, Clearwater Bar Association

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A.

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Florida Public Defenders Office, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit

Associations

2018 - Present

Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

2005 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2004 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Eagle Member

2004 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

Clearwater Bar Foundation

President

2008 - 2012

Clearwater Bar Foundation

Secretary

2008 - 2008

Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, Sixth Judicial Circuit

Guardian Ad Litem

Education

2000

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Stetson University, College of Business Adminstration

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1993

University of South Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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