Top Employment & Labor Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale | 35 available

Firm: OBEIDY & ASSOCIATES, PA

2755 East Oakland Park Blvd. , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33306

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

A. Andrew OBeidy, Senior Partner/Litigator at OBeidy & Associates, P. A., heads the Labor and Employment Law Division of the firm. Mr. OBeidy's employment practice extends to claims dealing with Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, Overtime, Employment Contracts Negotiation/Enforcement, Tort Claims and Labor Disputes. Mr. OBeidy has lectured on these various Labor and Employment topics throughout his career.. Mr. OBeidy served as a member of Florida National Employment Lawyer's Association's (Florida NELA) Board of Director. Mr. OBeidy continues to be an active member of Florida NELA as well as an active member of the National Employment Lawyer's Association. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regularly refers cases to Mr. OBeidy.. Mr. OBeidy attended the University of Virginia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Thereafter, Mr. OBeidy attended Howard University School of Law in our nation's capital. Upon completion of his studies, Mr. OBeidy returned to Canada to serve in Her Majesty's Royal Canadian Air Force. After receiving his Commission, Mr. OBeidy trained as a pilot and flew various fixed wing aircraft. When he was not in flight training, Mr. OBeidy worked with the Judge Advocate General's Office.. After retiring with distinction from the military, Mr. OBeidy returned to California to practice law. Mr. OBeidy spent four (4) years developing and heading the Employment Law Department at Awad & Awad, LLP. Mr. OBeidy came to south Florida in October 2003 to establish Brody, OBeidy & Marcellus P. A.

Firm: Koz Law, P.A.

800 NE 62nd St Ste 421 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33334

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Jonathan P. Cohen PA

500 Broward Blvd , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33394

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Corporate , Employment & Labor , Real Estate , Securities , Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation

Mr. Cohen is an experienced attorney focusing on surety, construction, and commercial matters. He handles all phases of a dispute from pre-litigation to post-judgment collection activities in state court, federal court and in arbitration. Mr. Cohen has successfully settled lawsuits on behalf of sureties in disputes over contract balances and obligee misconduct detrimental to the surety. He has also secured judgments on behalf of sureties against defaulted principals for indemnification and negotiated chapter 11 plans with debtor-principals on terms favorable to the surety.. Mr. Cohen also represents general contractors, subcontractors, and owners on a variety of construction-related disputes including construction defects, contractor negligence, and contractual interpretation. Other types of matters Mr. Cohen has handled include those involving fidelity bonds, wage and benefits bonds, employment disputes, and first party insurance disputes. Mr. Cohen has advised business clients on implementing “best practices” to reduce liability exposure relating to administrative and regulatory matters. He has also negotiated and drafted a variety of employment contracts.. Before graduating law school, Mr. Cohen was licensed as a series 7, 63, and 53 investment officer in a large financial institution where he advised business and retail clients with respect to investing in fixed-income securities.. Mr. Cohen graduated from the University of Florida in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance.  He received his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law in 2002. Mr. Cohen is a member of the National Bond Claims Association, Philadelphia Surety Claims Association, American Bar Association, and Broward Bar Association as well as an officer and active member of “DiveBar.” DiveBar is an Underwater Bar Association composed of lawyers and judges dedicated to raising public awareness about the coral reefs and marine environment through scuba diving, charitable activities and education. He currently serves as the Vice-President of Membership in this very unique South Florida bar association.. Mr. Cohen is admitted to practice law in Florida and Pennsylvania, the United States District Courts and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, both the district and bankruptcy courts.

Firm: Brinkley Morgan

100 SE 3rd Ave. , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33394

Practice Areas: Business , Corporate , Employment & Labor , Family, Family

John Lambros is the Managing Partner of Brinkley Morgan. He provides representation in all aspects of family law with a concentrated focus in complex, high net worth and high profile situations. Such matters include dissolutions and post-dissolutions of marriages, parental responsibilities and timesharing, paternity and LGBTQ issues. He excels in writing and incorporates that talent into his frequent preparation of sophisticated prenuptial, postnuptial and marital settlement agreements.. Mr. Lambros comes from a family of trial lawyers and judges, including both his father and brother. He has passed three bar examinations and is licensed in Florida, Michigan and Massachusetts. Mr. Lambros began his career in commercial litigation at both a state and federal level. It is this experience that provides the unique foundation for his acumen in the characterization, evaluation, and distribution of the most intricate of assets and liabilities. He provides detailed counsel in circumstances involving business valuations, real estate, professional practices, and all financial affairs, yet is imminently qualified to provide delicate sensitivity when addressing the most difficult issues of familial, parental and child conflict. As Managing Partner, when needed, Mr. Lambros is also able to decisively assess the particular needs of any case to position it within the firm to provide the best of representation and experience.. Although a seasoned litigator, Mr. Lambros has honed a very particular skill in the negotiation of amicable resolutions in every facet of family law practice. He is routinely brought into protracted situations where he is distinctively able to de-escalate, calm and provide a path for people to move forward free from dissension. The successful practice of family law requires a careful blend of the facts germane to each case while managing the personalities and expectations of the participants. Mr. Lambros navigates those facets with respect and efficiency.. As a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® rated attorney, Mr. Lambros is frequently recognized for his legal work. He has been listed in 2019-2021 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, in Super Lawyers Magazine from 2011–2021, and selected as one of the 2013, 2015, and 2016 Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine. He is also a member of The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers, an exclusive professional organization comprised of top attorneys from each state.. Additionally, Mr. Lambros is an active member of the community, previously serving on the Broward County Animal Care Advisory Committee, and the boards of directors for the Humane Society of Broward County and Pet Set.

Firm: Cureton Corbin Law Group

2631 E Oakland Park Blvd Ste 106 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33306

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Jennifer Daley

500 NE 4th St Ste 101 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Civil Rights, Employment & Labor , Sexual Harassment

Firm: Akerman Senterfitt

Las Olas Centre II , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Labor , Employment & Labor

Firm: Fistel Law Group, P.A.

1451 W. Cypress Creek Rd. , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33309

Practice Areas: Administrative , Arbitration, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment & Labor , Insurance , Labor , Mediation, Personal Injury, Property , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Scott graduated in 1987 at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. Twenty Nine Years of experience fighting for YOU the individual and small business owners.. Member in good standing of:. The Bar for the U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle & Northern Districts of Florida. The Bar for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. American Bar Association. The Florida Bar Member of Law & Employment Section. American Immigration Lawyer's Association (previous member)

Firm: Hess Law Firm

205 Davie Boulevard , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33315

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Ephraim Roy Hess has practicing law for more than 20 years.  He has successfully represented both individuals and small to medium sized businesses in matters ranging from sexual harassment and age discrimination to the negotiation of severance issues and the enforcement and defense of non-compete agreements. He represents clients throughout the state and works collaboratively with them to analyze their particular facts and circumstances in order to obtain the best possible results.  Some areas of representation include:. Employment and Labor Law. ·        Discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, age, race, national origin,. religion, disability, or pregnancy. ·        Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ·        Drug Testing. ·        Sexual Harassment. ·        Contract review/negotiations. ·        Whistleblowers and Retaliation. ·        Long Term Disability. ·        EEOC/FCHR Charges. ·        Unemployment. ·        Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. (USERRA). Business Law and Litigation. ·        Non-Compete Agreements. ·        Severance Agreements. ·        Confidentiality Agreements. ·        Defense and claims of breaches of contract. ·        Response to Administrative Charges. ·        Defense against discrimination charges. ·        Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification Issues. Civil Trials and Appeals. ·        Contract disputes. ·        Malicious Prosecution. ·        Fraud. ·        Breach of Contract. ·        Public Records Actions. ·        Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices. ·        Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Firm: Donna M. Ballman, P.A.

5001 South University Drive , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33328

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Donna Ballman has been practicing law since 1986. She handles representation of employees and former employees on employment law issues. She is also a writer. Her book "The Writer's Guide to the Courtroom" will be released by Behler Publications as part of their award-winning "Get it Write" series.

Firm: Adi Amit, P.A.

101 NE 3rd Ave. Ste 300 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Akerman Senterfitt

Las Olas Centre II , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: USA Employment Lawyers - Jordan Richards, PLLC

1800 SE 10th Ave, Suite 205 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Fowler White Burnett P.A.

One Financial Plaza   1100 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33394

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Construction ,Employment & Labor ,Environmental ,Housing & Construction Defects,Insurance ,Legal Malpractice,Products Liability,Professional Malpractice,Real Estate

Firm: Sharp Law Firm, P.A.

1600 West State Road 84 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33315

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law since 2001

Firm: Brian L. Lerner

312 SE 17th Street , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316

Practice Areas: Civil , Labor , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

I practice in all areas of commercial and corporate litigation, with extensive experience in employment litigation.  I have litigated cases at all stages and in all types of forums—including administrative proceedings before government agencies, injunction hearings, bench trials and jury trials in state and federal courts, and final arbitration hearings.  I have litigated cases in a number of jurisdictions beyond Florida, including California, Colorado, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and in London, Vienna, Buenos Aires, and Tokyo.  I strive to implement strategies designed to achieve the client’s desired results—whether early resolution, aggressive litigation, or resolution by trial.  I am rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating.. In the employment law area, I regularly represent employers in investigating and defending Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges of discrimination and lawsuits alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, collective and class actions alleging wage and overtime violations, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations, among others. My experience also includes reviewing employment agreements, severance agreements, and other contractual arrangements for executives and other highly skilled employees, auditing employment practices, counseling on workplace issues, and drafting and reviewing comprehensive employment policy manuals to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.. My commercial and corporate litigation experience includes representing individuals and corporations in commercial contract disputes involving asset purchase agreements, service agreements, business contracts, or broker agreements; representing owners and contractors in construction litigation; representing corporations and boards of directors in shareholder disputes and securities litigation; and defending products liability claims.

Firm: Rice Pugatch Robinson Storfer & Cohen, PLLC

101 NE 3rd Ave , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I concentrate my areas of practice primarily in the representation of public employee benefit plans, labor & employment law and general federal civil rights litigation with a concentration in defending 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 claims against police officers.  I pursue and defend FLSA or Florida state law claims for matters such as overtime/wages/commissions owed as well as discrimination claims.  I also handle other labor and employment matters including but not limited to non-compete agreements, employee handbooks, policies and enforcement and drafting of employment agreements.    I also work extensively in drafting and reviewing contracts in general whether they be for employment, services or other areas.  I also have considerable experience in drafting or revising numerous municipal ordinances for passage on behalf of our public employee benefit plan clients.. I regularly counsel and advise business owners, human resource managers and management employees on all aspects of the employment relationship including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, firing, wage and hour issues, discrimination issues, ADA, FMLA and FLSA compliance, employee discipline and discharge issues.  I draft , revise and/or  employee handbooks and regularly counsel clients on maintaining compliance with federal and state laws.  I work extensively in drafting and reviewing contracts in general whether they be for employment services or other areas of law.   I'm well versed in drafting and enforcing non-compete agreements for both employers and employees.. I am certified by the Florida Public Pension Trustees Association (FPPTA), as a Certified Public Pension Trustee and regularly lecture at their Trustee Education Schools. I have been selected by Super Lawyers Magazine, as a Florida Rising Star for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 in the field of Employee Benefits Law.  I was selected as a Top Up and Comer in Labor & Employment Law by South Florida Legal Guide, 2016 and 2017 Editions.

Firm: Greenspoon Marder

200 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1800 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP

1 East Broward Blvd. , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Law Offices of Joseph R. Fazio, P.A.

633 S Andrews Ave, Ste 203 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Joseph R. Fazio III was born in Miami, Florida. Mr. Fazio graduated in 1988 from Boston College and received his J.D. in 1994 from Nova University Law School where he served on the Board of the Moot Court Society and was selected to join the Order of Barristers as a National Member. He cultivated strong cultural and language skills during his study of languages at the Universidad Internacional in Santander, Spain, and of European Community Law at the Universidad de Madrid. Mr. Fazio is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), Florida NELA, the Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, the Broward County Bar Association, the American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. He is also a member of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association. Mr. Fazio has lectured and published articles on employment law issues in Florida, and has served on the Florida Advisory Committee for the United States Commission on Civil Rights (1998-2000).