Karen M. Buesing
One of only about 200 lawyers in Florida certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in Labor & Employment law, Karen Buesing has been representing and counseling employers in employment law matters since 1982. She represents management in litigation before local, state, and federal agencies, state and federal courts, and arbitration panels. Described by Chambers USA as “passionate about helping her clients,” Karen’s clients value not only her wealth of experience in litigation proceedings, but also the day-to-day guidance, advice, and training she provides on workplace issues. Karen is a Fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
Karen’s 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, administrative proceedings and lawsuits regarding alleged violations.
- 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
Tampa, Florida 33602
