Elizabeth Brooks Honkonen

Accomplished commercial litigator Elizabeth Honkonen represents clients in federal and state trials and appeals, and in arbitrations. She concentrates in two main areas: representing clients in business litigation and defending lawyers and other professional services providers accused of wrongdoing.

Elizabeth handles a wide range of commercial matters, such as federal antitrust cases, business torts, contract disputes, price-gouging cases, securities fraud cases (defense), shareholder derivative actions, class action cases (defense), federal RICO investigations and litigation, intellectual property matters, independent investigations, and 28 U.S.C. § 1782 discovery proceedings.

Her broad-based clientele includes large retailers, luxury goods manufacturers, accounting firms, a cruise ship operator, a Ukrainian oligarch, a foreign automobile distributor, an oil drilling company, computer and computer equipment manufacturers, financial services companies, officers of a statewide electric utility company, a cement and concrete company, and a wireless telephone company, among many others. Clients appreciate Elizabeth’s ability to see cases from their perspective, the fact that she takes the time to understand their needs and goals, and her skill in helping them advance their objectives.

In the professional liability realm, Elizabeth focuses on attorney ethics, professional responsibility, and professional liability defense. She represents national and local law firms and attorneys against malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, malicious prosecution, misrepresentation, and other claims in connection with their services. She also advises attorneys and law firms on preventative measures and risk management strategies, helping to ensure they comply with all applicable rules. Elizabeth’s professional liability defense work extends to representing accountants, auditors, and other professionals who may be sued in connection with their services.

A former patent litigator with a math and science background, Elizabeth enjoys immersing herself in case complexities, technology, and intricate processes, and working with economic and damages experts. Delving into the details of each case, she analyzes the facts and the law. Then she plots a big-picture strategy with the client’s desired endgame in mind.

In addition to her practice as a litigator, Elizabeth served as a member and chair of The Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee 11G and has served as a moderator and panelist on panels discussing issues relating to professional responsibility and lawyer liability.