Betsey T. Herd | Attorney
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About Betsey
Betsey Herd's commitment to the safe practice of medicine, reform on behalf of the nation's frail elders, and litigation on behalf of victims of others' negligence are driven by her personal experience.
Prior to practicing law, Ms. Herd served as a clinical manager for one of the largest hospital systems in the country, Methodist Health System, and helped manage outpatient/inpatient rehabilitation programs nationwide with Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Centers. She has eighteen years combined medical and legal experience, providing her unique insight into the intersection of law and medicine, especially related cardiac health.
Ms. Herd earned her Bachelors degree at the University of Florida, her Masters in cardiovascular physiology at Wake Forest University and her Juris Doctorate at Memphis State University. Her practice areas include personal injury; automobile litigation and medical malpractice.
A member of the Florida Justice Association (formerly the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) since 1997, Ms. Herd currently serves as secretary of the Women's Caucus, has been a member of the FJA Board of Directors for 7 years, served on the Executive Committee, and is an EAGLE program sponsor. She has participated in the legislative campaigns designed to promote consumer awareness since 2000. She has also presented at various auto negligence and CLE seminars, and is immediate past President of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers.
Additionally, in 2004 Ms. Herd served by appointment by the President of the Florida Senate on the Mammography Accessibility Workgroup. She also received the Secretary of Health's Award for her service. In 2010, Florida SuperLawyers Magazine recognized her as a SuperLawyer.
Ms. Herd spends a substantial portion of her time lobbying for victims' rights in Tallahassee and has testified before the legislature against laws proposed to restrict the rights of victims of medical negligence.
Education
Wake Forest University
Morgenstern & Herd PA Highlights
Medical Malpractice, Railroad Injury, Products Liability, Car Accident, Personal Injury
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