Elizabeth B. Luzuriaga

Elizabeth B. Luzuriaga: Attorney with Luzuriaga Mims, LLP
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Biography

Elizabeth is a founding equity partner of Luzuriaga Mims, LLP with a litigation practice focusing on state and federal workers' compensation law. She is experienced in handling medically complex claims, as well as concurrent jurisdiction claims under the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. She also serves as a Mediator in state workers' compensation claims and in concurrent jurisdiction claims involving the Longshore Act and state workers' compensation acts of South Carolina, as well as surrounding states. Elizabeth has spoken at national and regional conferences on various topics under the heading of the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. In 2012 Elizabeth has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers of America - Workers' Compensation Employer Attorney being applauded in her field as a defense workers' compensation attorney. She was also selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers for 2010 and 2011. Locally, Elizabeth serves as an Adjunct Professor teaching South Carolina Workers' Compensation Law at the Charleston School of Law. Elizabeth is a 1984 graduate of Georgetown University and has participated in the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program for the past 24 years. Elizabeth earned her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1987. She was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1987 and the Georgia Bar in 1992. Elizabeth served 9 years on the Board of Trustees Foundation at Ashley Hall School holding the positions of Secretary of the Foundation and Chair of the Educational Policy Committee.

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Longshore and Harbor Workers Act Claims
  • State Workers' Compensation Law
  • Defense Base Act Claims
  • ADR Mediator
  • Insurance Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Georgetown University, B.A., 1984; Villa de Balze, Florence, Italy, Queens College, Oxford University, Oxford, England
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, South Carolina; 1992, Georgia
ISLN:
909236678

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (22 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 04/22/13 in Workers Compensation Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 04/15/13 in Workers Compensation Defense

    She is a well trained lawyer and professional in every sense of the word

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/15/13 in Workers Compensation Defense

    Recognized statewide by the experienced workers' comp practitioners as one of the top workers' comp lawyers in the state, a "go to" speaker in the field when longstanding expertise and legal knowledge is sought on a particular subject.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/14/13 in Workers Compensation Defense

    Elizabeth is a lawyer's lawyer. She's a very worthy foe who always represents her clients zealously but does so in a forth-right and ethical manner.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/14/13 in Workers Compensation Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/08/13 in Workers Compensation

    Excellent defense attorney, both in state and federal workers compensation,as well as workers compensation mediator.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/08/13 in Workers Compensation

    Elizabeth is smart, experienced, analytical and knowledgeable. She is my "go to" source on matters related to workers compensation. Elizabeth enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a highly effective advocate, while maintaining a cordial, courteous r... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/08/13 in Workers Compensation

    I have been fortunate to have Elizabeth practice before me when I served as a Commissioner on the Workers' Compensation Commission. She is not only an extremely ethical attorney, but she has a compassion and kindness for all the litigants.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/08/13 in Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/08/13 in Workers Compensation Defense

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854-246-2583  Phone

800-767-4976  Fax

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