A litigator and business attorney, Elizabeth provides value at every stage of a dispute.
Tampa, FL – Elizabeth R. Brusa has joined Schumacher as senior counsel in the firm’s litigation and disputes service line, where she will continue to represent clients in complex commercial and business litigation.
A litigator and business attorney, Elizabeth provides value at every stage of a dispute. She represents clients of all sizes and industries, including individuals, family-owned companies, and Fortune 500 corporations operating in finance, technology, healthcare, commercial lending, and insurance.
“Elizabeth brings not only exceptional litigation skills but also the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business solutions,” said Jeff Fabian, partner and regional service line leader for litigation and disputes. “His approach is thoughtful, strategic and always the best for the client. We are very fortunate to have him back on our team.”
With a background as a former special education teacher, Elizabeth approaches her practice as a problem solver first. He is known for crafting creative arguments, crafting innovative settlements, and aligning legal strategies with clients’ real-world objectives.
Beyond litigation, she serves as a business partner to her clients, developing compliance strategies and legal frameworks that support operational success.
Elizabeth began her legal career with the United States Department of Justice’s U.S. Trustee Program, where she litigated federal bankruptcy fraud and abuse cases in civil cases. He has extensive experience representing debtors, trade creditors, and other interested parties in all phases of Chapter 7, 13, 11, and Subchapter V bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings throughout the country. She also advises clients on updating policies, procedures and business documents to ensure compliance with the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules, and other applicable laws and regulations.
His practice also includes representing commercial creditors and financial services businesses in matters related to debt defaults, foreclosures, receiverships, creditor interests, business financing disputes, and consumer protection laws.
Elizabeth previously practiced with Schumacher from 2023 to 2024 as an associate in the firm’s bankruptcy, insurance and creditors’ rights practice. His return to the firm marks the continued growth of Shoemaker’s litigation and dispute resolution practice and strengthens the team’s depth of experience in commercial and financial litigation.
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