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Elizabeth Ahern Wells
also known as Elizabeth Wells, Beth Wells
About Elizabeth
Biography
Beth is the managing partner at Burdge & Wells Law Office in Dayton, Ohio. She joined the firm in 2004 and concentrates her practice litigating defective RV cases brought on behalf of consumers nationwide.
Beth also co-authored Chapter 25 of the 2007-2024 editions of the Baldwin’s Ohio Consumer Law Handbook, Assistive Device Lemon Law, and co-edited Chapter 6 on Odometer Fraud in those same years. She also co-edited Chapter 7 on Lemon Law in 2011-2024. The Baldwin book is widely considered to be the leading authority on Consumer Law in Ohio.
Beth has represented consumers in mediations, jury trials, arbitration hearings, before many Ohio Courts of Appeal, and before the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, and she is admitted to practice in Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa, Indiana, a total of 14 different US District Courts nationwide, including those in Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa and Indiana, and US Courts of Appeal for the Seventh and Second Circuits.
Throughout the years, Beth has spoken as a guest lecturer on various Consumer Law topics at the University of Toledo, at many National Association of Consumer Advocates ("NACA") and National Consumer Law Center ("NCLC") conferences, at the Florida Bar Annual Convention, and at the Practicing Law Institute.
Beth is a graduate of Clemson University, where she received her bachelor degree in English, cum laude, in 2000. While attending Clemson, she was also a member of the varsity cross country and track teams, receiving All-ACC honors in both.
Beth received her law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law, cum laude, in 2004. While at the University of Toledo, she participated in Law Review as an associate member, and later as a Note and Comment Editor. While acting as an associate member her law review article, Warrantless Traffic Stops: A Suspension of Constitutional Guarantees in Post September 11th America, 34 U. Tol. L. Rev. 899, was selected for publication.
Beth is a member of the Dayton, Ohio, Kentucky, and St. Joseph County Bar Associations, and the National Association of Consumer Advocates.
When Beth is not representing consumers in Court or at her desk, her competitive spirit finds its outlet in running for the Dayton Track Club Elite, and she enjoys family time with her daughters Haley and Mia and her husband, Ryan.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Lemon Law
85%
22 years
Consumer Protection
15%
22 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Indiana for 3 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 6 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kentucky for 20 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 21 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Burdge & Wells Law Office Co., LPA
8250 Washington Village Dr., Dayton, OH, 45458
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Elizabeth Ahern Wells's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by John | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Burdge and Wells Law Office is the BEST!
I purchased a Nexus RV that had a substantial defect and that multiple repair attempts couldn't correct. When Nexus eventually claimed there was no problem, I knew I was going to have to hire an attorney. It was my very good fortune to find Burdge and Wells Law Office and Beth Wells. It was a long, g...
Posted by Ivor | August 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Suing Nexus RV
My wife and I hired Beth’s firm to help us with a suit against Nexus RV, one of the worst RV manufacturers. She provided capable and professional assistance to the lead attorney, and ultimately took over the case. We could not recommend her more highly.
Posted by John & Karen | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
RV Lemon Law-100% Satisfaction!
Our experience with Attorney Beth Wells and her team was excellent. They displayed great customer service, knowledge and professionalism. Responses to emails and phone calls were very timely. Beth explained everything in detail so we knew what to expect. She gave our case all the time and attenti...
Posted by Ken & Linda | June 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional-Yes, Profound Knowledgable-Yes, Personable-Yes
Elizabeth is an excellent attorney. It's amazing 'how' knowledgeable she is about all aspects of a case. Explains things in a down to earth manner. We had a Jury trial and we are grateful that Elisabeth was on our side. She knows the system, the law and the system does work with the right attorney. ...
Posted by anonymous | January 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Topnotch and Professional
Dealing with Lemon Law is so confusing. Beth and the folks at her office were the utmost in professionalism, they explained things clearly and answered all questions so that they were understandable. She was patient, thorough and honest with regards to my case. For lemon law, Beth and her office ar...
Elizabeth Ahern Wells's Lawyer Endorsements
"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"It is clear from her comments on Avvo that Attorney Wells is extremely knowledgeable in the area of Lemon Law, and she is active in the legal community in trying to educate less knowledgeable lemon law attorneys, and consumers en masse. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse Elizabeth Wells. She has extensive experience and success in lemon law and consumer cases. You need someone like Elizabeth who is well versed in the law and cares about your case when you are taking on the big manufacturers."
"Elizabeth is a top-notch person and immigration attorney."
"I recommend this attorney to any potential client looking for competent and well-experienced representation in matters dealing with consumer law."
"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. She knows the law inside and out and uses that to fight hard to get her clients great results."
"I have worked with a lot of lawyers over the last 30 plus years and Beth is absolutely the best and brightest of them all. She knows the law extremely well and is extraordinarily talented in her legal writing skills and arguing motions in court. She has a sharp legal mind and cares passionately about helping her clients understand the law and win their case. She is not afraid to take a case in front of a jury and explain why her client is right. It is one thing to know the law, it's another thing to be able to handle a case in a courtroom, and it's an entirely different thing to be able to do it all well. She does that and she does it extremely well. If you have a lemon car and want to know what you can do about it, she's the one to talk to. I highly recommend her to you."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Ohio Rising Star 2017, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Ohio Rising Star 2016, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Ohio Rising Star 2015, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Ohio Rising Star 2014, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Ohio Rising Star 2013, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Burdge Law Office
2004 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Burdge Law Office
Associations
2005 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2004 - Present
Ohio Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Dayton Bar AssociationMember
Education
2004
University of Toledo College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
NACA Spring Training Litigation Conference
Choosing the Best Forum in Auto Defect Cases
2022
The Florida Bar 2022 Annual Convention
A Primer on Automobile Fraud
2022
NACA Spring Training Litigation Conference
Auto Track - Presuit Investigation of Lemon Law Case
2021
Practicing Law Institute Conference
Consumer Law Basics 2021
2020
Practicing Law Institute Conference
Consumer Law Basics 2020
2020
NACA Spring Training Litigation Conference
Lemon Law
2016
NCLC Consumer Rights Litigation Conference
Magnuson Moss Warranty Act in Auto Cases
2016
NACA Autofraud Conference 2016
Arbitration
2013
NCLC Consumer Rights Litigation Conference
Winning Cases in Arbitration
2012
NACA Autofraud Conference 2012
Third Party Witnesses, Direct & Cross
2012
NACA Autofraud Conference
Defense Expert Witnesses, Direct and Cross
2009
University of Toledo College of Law, Consumer Law Speaker
Current Issues in Ohio Consumer Law
2008
University of Toledo College of Law, Consumer Law Speaker
Reagans v. Mountainhigh Coachworks & Other Current Issues
Publications
2024
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2024
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2024
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2023
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2023
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2023
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2022
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2022
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2022
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2021
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2021
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2021
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2020
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2020
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2020
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2019
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2019
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2019
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2018
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2018
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2018
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2017
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2017
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2017
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2016
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2016
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2016
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2015
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2015
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2015
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2014
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2014
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2014
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2013
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2013
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2013
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2012
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2012
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2012
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2011
Bar Briefs, Dayton Bar Association, February 2011, Vol. 60, No. 7
Barrister of the Month Article
2011
Bar Briefs
Barrister of the Month Article, Vol. 60, No. 7
2011
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2011
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2011
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2011
Bar Briefs, Dayton Bar Association, Summer 2011, Vol. 60, No. 12,
5th Annual 5 For the Kids a Rousing Success
2010
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2010
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2010
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Lemon Law, Chapter 7
2010
Bar Briefs (Dayton)
Barrister of the Month Article, Vol. 54, No. 10
2010
Bar Briefs, Dayton Bar Association, May 2010, Vol. 54, No. 10
Barrister of the Month Article
2009
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2009
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assistive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2008
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2008
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2007
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Assisitive Device Lemon Law, Chapter 25
2007
Ohio Consumer Law Handbook
Odometer Fraud, Chapter 6
2003
University of Toledo Law Review
Warrantless Traffic Stops: A Suspension of Constitutional Guarantees in Post September 11th America
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Is there a law in Ohio for over payment on a vehicle?
01 Mar 2017
Q&A
Can a dealership sell a used car that can't pass emissions testing and had a bad engine?
27 Feb 2017
Q&A
Can I do anything about this?
25 Feb 2017
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Finding Complaints, Recalls, Service Bulletins, and Defect Investigations for your Problem Vehicle
18 Aug 2014
Legal Guide
Top 10 Reasons Arbitration Is No Longer A Death Sentence for the Consumer
06 Aug 2014
Legal Guide
A Kentucky Car Dealer’s Duty to Disclose Prior Damage to a Motor Vehicle
22 Jul 2013