ELIZABETH BURCHELL, ESQ.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Bringing over a decade of legal experience with her to law school, Elizabeth Burchell graduated Cum Lade from Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School in January 2016. During her time in law school, Ms. Burchell worked with a team of students to establish the Castor Inn Chapter of the Legal Honor Society, Phi Delta Phi, where she served as Historian in 2013 and President in 2014. Additionally, while continuing to work full time as a paralegal, Ms. Burchell excelled academically and was awarded a Certificate of Merit eight times for receiving the highest grade in class.
As an attorney Ms. Burchell passionately advocates for the best interest of children in high conflict family matters through her representation of children as Guardian ad Litem. Additionally, Ms. Burchell volunteers her time as an Attorney ad Litem where she represents the interests and rights of children who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected.
Ms. Burchell’s vast experience in legal matters focusing on family relationships, complimented by her excellent legal research and writing skills, allows her to streamline the needs of clients during uncertain and stressful times in both the trial and appellate courts. Ms. Burchell offers representation in the areas of Divorce, Family Custody, Paternity, Child Support, Stepparent and Relative Adoptions, and Appeals.
Outside of the office, Ms. Burchell is a co-founder of Chicktime Tampa, a local non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to identify their purpose in society and stopping the cycle of abuse. Ms. Burchell connects monthly with the teenage girls living at Miracles OutReach group home through the use of fun and creative activities hosted by Chicktime Tampa.
Ms. Burchell’s passion for family law led to her collaboratively authoring a children’s book called, “Actually, I Can!” with the help of my Guardian ad Litem.
It’s available for purchase on Amazon for any child going through the court system.
