Labor and Employment Law

We represent public and private employers in a wide range of labor and employment matters, including:

• Discrimination and Harassment Defense — Defending claims under Title VII, the Florida Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA, and related statutes involving race, gender, age, disability, national origin, and other protected characteristics.
• Retaliation and Whistleblower Claims — Handling allegations of retaliation for protected activity, including FMLA leave, workers’ compensation claims, and internal complaints.
• Wage and Hour Litigation — Defending FLSA collective actions, individual claims for overtime, minimum wage violations, misclassification of exempt employees, and meal/rest break disputes.
• Wrongful Termination and Employment Contracts — Representing employers in breach of contract, at-will employment disputes, and executive compensation matters.
• Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Trade Secrets — Enforcing and defending restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, and protecting proprietary information through injunctions and litigation.
• Labor Relations and Union Matters — Advising on union organizing, collective bargaining, unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB, and related disputes.
• Governmental and Public Sector Employment — Defending public employers, schools, and municipalities in civil service, due process, and public employee claims.
• EEOC, FCHR, and Agency Investigations — Responding to charges of discrimination, mediations, and administrative proceedings.
• Compliance Counseling and Training — Proactive guidance on policies, handbooks, investigations, and risk mitigation to help employers avoid litigation.

We approach every matter with a focus on early evaluation, cost-effective strategies, and business-minded solutions that align with your operational needs.

• Litigation Focus — Deep trial and appellate experience in high-stakes employment disputes throughout Florida’s state and federal courts.
• Employer-Centric Advocacy — We understand the business impact of employment claims and work efficiently to protect your reputation, workforce stability, and bottom line.
• Comprehensive Experience — Our attorneys draw on the firm’s broader litigation strengths in insurance defense, construction, governmental, and commercial matters, providing well-rounded counsel in overlapping disputes.
• Efficient Resolution — We prioritize targeted strategies—whether negotiating favorable resolutions or vigorously defending at trial—to achieve results that minimize disruption and expense.