Overview
- Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers
- Recognized in the publication, The Best Lawyers In America
- Successfully defended cases in all areas of labor and employment law, including, but not limited to: claims of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, equal pay violations, wage and hour violations, employment-related freedom of speech, due process and equal protection claims arising under both the federal and state constitutions
- Successfully defended cases involving claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, and breach of contract
- Experience in representing clients in traditional labor law matters, such as defending unfair labor practice charges, grievance arbitrations, opposing union organizing campaigns and serving as chief negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations
- Assists employers in problem prevention and legal analysis of complex employment issues
- Frequent lecturer and presenter for human resource directors, managers and small business owners regarding labor and employment law issues
- Recognized in Chambers USA Guide
- Executive Council of the Labor and Employment Law Section of The Florida Bar
Honors & Recognitions
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, and Litigation - Labor and Employment (2006-2022, 2024-2025)
- Recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" for Labor Law – Management in The Best Lawyers in America® (2020)
- Chambers USA Guide (2006-2024)
- Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers (2007-2016, 2018-2024)
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Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
Professional & Civic Associations
Press Room
About Me
- "Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul."
- Douglas MacArthur
Practice Emphasis
- Defense of Employment Discrimination Litigation
- Defense of Wage and Hour Litigation
- Restrictive Covenant Litigation
- Defense of Constitution/Civil Rights Litigation for public sector clients
- EEO counseling and preventative maintenance
- Collective bargaining negotiations
- Policy analysis and employment law training
Industries
Education
Mercer University School of Law
- J.D., 1990
Wake Forest University
- B.S., History, 1985
Bar & Court Admissions
- Florida, 1990
- Georgia, 1990