Karen M. Buesing

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2006.

401 East Jackson Street, Suite 1700 Tampa, Florida 33602

(813) 223-7333

Firm: Akerman LLP

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Overview

Firm

Akerman LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (813) 223-7333

Karen Buesing has counseled and represented management in employment law matters for more than 30 years. She is Board Certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in Labor & Employment Law. She has represented businesses, small and large, in litigation matters before local, state, and federal agencies, state and federal courts, and arbitration panels. Her experience includes discrimination and harassment claims, investigation, and litigation; whistleblower litigation; wage and hour litigation; non-compete and trade secret litigation; employment contract negotiation and litigation; litigation of fiduciary obligations; litigation of minority shareholder/partner disputes in closely held entities; and all aspects of employment counseling and training.

Additionally, Karen assists health care providers, financial institutions, and others in complying with their obligations to customers, patients, and companions who have hearing or other disabilities or are of Limited English Proficiency, including development of Section 504 compliance plans, ADA compliance plans and training programs, and representation in investigations of alleged violations.

Karen is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, and has been recognized by Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Contract Disputes

Defense

Employment Law - Management (Business)

Employment Law - Management (Employment & Labor)

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Management

Title VII Litigation

Whistleblowers

Awards

Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
Recipient of multiple state and local awards for community and pro bono service including: the "James R. Kynes" Pro Bono Service Award (1995), Outstanding Young Lawyer (1988), finalist for the Florida Supreme Court Tobias Simon Award (1987), and the "Red
Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2011, Inducted into the "Hall of Fame"
Florida Chamber of Commerce 2005, Leadership Florida Chairman's Award
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) 2012, Recognized as a "Leader in the Law" Honoree
Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers 2014, Trailblazer Award
Hillsborough County Bar Association Trial & Litigation Section 2014, Michael A. Fogarty Memorial 'In the Trenches' Award
The Florida Bar 2014, President's Pro Bono Service Award, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Florida Supreme Court 2014, Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award
Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2004-2016, Listed for Labor & Employment
Who's Who Legal 2012-2015, Listed for Labour & Employment
Super Lawyers Magazine 2009 and 2015, Listed in Florida as a "Top 100 Lawyer"
Super Lawyers Magazine 2009-2010, 2012-2016, Listed in Florida as one of the "Top 50 Women Lawyers"
Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2016, Listed in Florida for Employment Litigation - Defense, Employment & Labor, and Business Litigation
Chambers USA 2008-2016, Ranked in Florida for Labor & Employment
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Fellow since 2011
Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law, The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education