About Jennifer Ann
Jennifer Ann Burns is a partner at Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A., a prominent law firm located in Clearwater, Florida. She joined the firm in 2004, bringing with her a experience and a commitment to excellence in legal practice. Since obtaining her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 2000, Burns has dedicated her career to various areas of law, including personal injury, long-term disability, insurance, business litigation, and Social Security disability cases. With over two decades of legal experience, she has established herself as a advocate for her clients. Burns’ academic background is impressive. She earned her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, where she not only excelled academically but also served as an Assistant Editor for the Stetson Law Review.
Her involvement in an international study of law in Tallinn, Estonia, further enriched her legal education. Prior to her law degree, she completed a Master of Business Administration from Stetson University College of Business Administration in 2000. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of South Florida, obtained in 1993. This diverse educational foundation equips her with a unique perspective on legal and business matters. Before her tenure at Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A., Burns worked as an attorney at the Office of the Public Defender for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County, Florida, from 2002 to 2004. This role provided her with invaluable courtroom experience and developed her skills in advocacy.
She is admitted to practice law in Florida and maintains good standing with The Florida Bar. Additionally, she is authorized to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, adding to her legal reach. Burns is actively engaged in several professional associations, demonstrating her commitment to the legal community. She is a member of The Florida Bar, the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar, the American Association for Justice, the Florida Justice Association, and the Clearwater Bar Association. Her leadership roles include serving as Past President and Secretary of the Clearwater Bar Foundation. Furthermore, she has contributed to the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program in the Sixth Judicial Circuit as a Past Guardian ad Litem, advocating for the rights of children in the legal system.
In recognition of her contributions to the legal field, Burns received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Clearwater Bar Association's Student Legal Intern Program in 2011. Outside of her professional commitments, she resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband and daughter. They enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, reflecting her belief in the importance of community and personal connections.
