BURRUEZO & BURRUEZO - Key Persons
After practicing insurance-defense law for several years, Bertha began focusing her practice in the area of workplace law. Bertha served as an Associate with the Orlando Office of Fisher & Phillips, LLP, a national law firm representing management exclusively in labor, employment, immigration and benefits law and related litigation. In 2007, after gaining experience in various areas of labor and employment law, Bertha opened her own law firm to focus primarily on the representation of small businesses and employees.
Bertha has owned and operated her own small businesses, and understands the challenges that business people encounter. Bertha has a unique ability to creatively resolve issues in a thoughtful and collaborative way.
Carlos, a seasoned attorney in the labor & employment field, has been practicing law for more than 34 years. His experience includes tenures at several national employment and labor law firms, having served as a partner at Jackson Lewis, LLP, a founding and Managing Partner of the Orlando Office of Fisher Phillips, LLP, and founding and Managing Shareholder of the Orlando Office of the world's largest labor and employment law firm, Littler Mendelson, P.C. Carlos also has experience handling complex commercial, business and general civil litigation matters before state and federal courts.
After nearly 25 years of practice, Carlos decided to join his wife, Bertha, in providing pro-active, holistic, and balanced solutions for both employers and employees in the many areas of workplace law. Carlos' and Bertha's mission is to provide "big firm" expertise in a more intimate setting.
Deborah hails from Philadelphia, PA. Before joining Burruezo & Burruezo, she worked at a national law firm representing local, regional and Fortune 500 corporations in labor and employment litigation at the federal and state court level, as well as before the EEOC and state and local administrative agencies. She has also managed her own employment law practice and served as Of Counsel with a national employment defense firm with 750 attorneys in 25 offices. Throughout her career, she has also counseled and trained human resources and management on topics involving Title VII, PDA, EPA, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FCRA and FLSA (wage and hour) compliance. She's also advised senior management and in-house counsel regarding employers' federal and state statutory legal obligations in the employment context.
In addition to her firm experience, Deborah has been a featured speaker at management seminars for Lorman Education Services, The Defense Research Institute, The Council on Education in Management, Workforce Central Florida University, the University of Phoenix and the American Association of Corporate Counsel.
Debbie has been the office manager for Burruezo & Burruezo, PLLC, since June 2021. Before serving in this role, she was an elementary school teacher and media specialist for 26 years. Debbie was born in Virginia but moved to Florida when she was three years old. Debbie graduated from the University of Central Florida. Debbie is married to her husband and loves both of her kids and her grandchild very much. Debbie enjoys traveling the country, spending time with her family, and reading good books in her spare time.
Debbie has been the office manager for Burruezo & Burruezo, PLLC, since June 2021. Before serving in this role, she was an elementary school teacher and media specialist for 26 years… Read more
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Attorney
- Director of Business Development
At B&B, Edson Sr. serves as the Director of Business Development and attends community events, networking meet-ups, and other activities to engage with the clients of B&B. Edson Sr. was an educator for 27 years, working with Volusia County Schools System. During his tenure, he taught all grades and subjects 1st-8th grade, including Drop Out Prevention. Over the past 20 years, Edson has been involved in the competitive soccer community with local youth clubs and at Spruce Creek High School from 2002-2022. He served as the Director of Coaching and Player Development, allowing him to work with coaches from various backgrounds and players of all ages and abilities. Edson was recognized as Volusia County Teacher of the Year in 2003 and the News-Journal Coach of the Year on three occasions. In these various community roles, Edson Sr. developed business skills, client relations, and organizational planning and operations. He has a passion for public speaking and appreciates every chance he gets to meet someone new and connect.
Edson attended Stetson University College of Law, where he was very involved on campus and in the community. While a student, Edson interned with Disability Rights Florida, a non-profit focused on legal issues facing the disability community, as well as served as a Research Assistant for a well-known scholarly writer and disability advocate. Edson served as President of Lambda Legal Society, Stetson's LGBTQ+ student organization. Under his leadership, Lambda created the Lambda Legal Society PRIDE Scholarship, the first scholarship for current LGBTQ+ and ally students at Stetson, and hosted the Inaugural Pride Flag Raising, Transgender Flag Raising, Alumni Mixer, and numerous events centered around the intersection of art and the law. Edson also served as a member of Stetson's Campus-Wide Diversity Committee and the Student Bar Association's Diversity Committee. Edson earned many recognitions throughout law school, including Stetson's Pride Award, the Victor O. Wehle Award, and the Diaco Law Book Award.
Edson is now an Associate Attorney at Burruezo & Burruezo, where he uses his passion for LGBTQ+ and disability advocacy to help his clients. Edson's personal identities allow him to connect and empathize with his clients. At the same time, his experience in advocacy work empowers him to zealously represent minority clients and assist employers with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the workplace.
Edson attended Stetson University College of Law, where he was very involved on campus and in the community. While a student, Edson interned with Disability Rights Florida, a non-profit focused on legal issues facing the disability community, as well as served as a Research Assistant for a well-known scholarly writer and disability advocate. Edson served as President of Lambda Legal Society, Stetson' LGBTQ+ student organization. Under his leadership…Read More
At B&B, Edson Sr. serves as the Director of Business Development and attends community events, networking meet-ups, and other activities to engage with the clients of B&B. Edson Sr. was an educator for 27 years, working with Volusia County Schools System. During his tenure… Read more
Job Titles:
- Director of Business Development
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant to the Managing Shareholder
- Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Jester M. Claudio-Perez is an Executive Assistant to the Managing Shareholder, Bertha Burruezo, Esq. and also serves as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to the lawyers of the firm. Jester, who has extensive legal management experience, also assists in implementing the most accurate and straightforward processes throughout our practice. She has worked in the legal field for 10+ years and is passionate about helping clients navigate their complex legal issues in the most comfortable ways. Jester believes strategic planning and having the proper mechanisms and practice in place are the key to B&B's success. Jester always strives to maximize efficiency and increase productivity while ensuring high-quality services are continually delivered to our clients. Jester received a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master's degree in Business Administration from AGM University. Jester tries to focus on the positive things and learn from every experience in her life.
Jester M. Claudio-Perez is an Executive Assistant to the Managing Shareholder, Bertha Burruezo, Esq. and also serves as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to the lawyers of the firm… Read more
Job Titles:
- Office Relations Coordinator
Kristi serves as the firm's Office Relations Coordinator. She is considered the firm's "MacGyver," which means her forte is using her resourcefulness and people knowledge to ensure office communications and essential business operations are being met. Her amazing abilities to resolve day-to-day issues and liaise with different departments make her a great asset to our team.
Kristi serves as the firm's Office Relations Coordinator. She is considered the firm's "MacGyver," which means her forte is using her resourcefulness and people knowledge to ensure… Read more
Malcolm Alexander is responsible for developing and executing B&B's social media strategy, creating engaging content, and managing brand campaigns while ensuring consistency with the firm's branding, voice, and messaging. Malcolm also tracks, analyzes, and reports on campaign results and stays up to date with the latest social media trends while coordinating with outside agencies and colleagues as necessary. Additionally, he assists in developing custom marketing strategies, creating brand messaging guidelines, and analyzing brand trends to ensure consistency throughout all marketing channels. Malcolm also attends various networking events, researches potential opportunities, and assists in planning and executing marketing campaigns for B&B's business models. Malcolm supports individual lawyers' business development goals and participates in developing and presenting B&B's annual marketing plan.
Malcolm Alexander is responsible for developing and executing B&B's social media strategy, creating engaging content, and managing brand campaigns while ensuring consistency with the firm's branding, voice, and messaging… Read more
Toni Braxton is an experienced labor and employment attorney who specializes in employment discrimination cases. She has more than 26 years of experience representing employees and employers, handling all aspects of litigation. Toni, a graduate of Yale University and the University of Alabama School of Law, joined Burruezo & Burruezo in 2019. She is licensed to practice in both Alabama and Mississippi.
Toni has always focused her legal talents on research and writing, drafting hundreds of briefs and motions for various clients over the years, and handling numerous appeals in state appellate courts, federal circuit courts of appeal and the United States Supreme Court. Toni has also published several articles in The Alabama Lawyer and the Addendum during her time on the editorial board for these publications.
Toni Braxton is an experienced labor and employment attorney who specializes in employment discrimination cases. She has more than 26 years of experience representing employees and employers, handling all aspects of litigation. Toni, a graduate of Yale University…Read More
Vicki M. King is a legal assistant at Burruezo & Burruezo, PLLC. She has been working in the legal field for over 40 years. She was introduced into the field of litigation by her teacher who mentioned her name to a law firm here in Orlando while in her last year of high school through a vocational office education program where she became very passionate in litigation. Vicki has had the opportunity to be a part of opening two Orlando offices with Carlos Burruezo and has worked under both Carlos and Bertha at previous firms. Vicki has had work in family, civil, criminal, and labor employment areas of the law, in both state and federal systems. Vicki graduated from William R. Boone High School and had some education through Valencia Jr. College. Vicki is always ready to learn and help her team complete the daily goals. Vicki is always a team player, and in her personal life, her family and friends are her first priority and are a big part of her love for life.
Vicki M. King is a legal assistant at Burruezo & Burruezo, PLLC. She has been working in the legal field for over 40 years. She was introduced into the field of litigation by her teacher who mentioned her name to a law firm here in Orlando … Read more