Overview
Jadie is an attorney in the Firm’s Jacksonville office, where he advises and represents employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters. With extensive litigation experience in both state and federal court, his practice focuses primarily on defending employers against discrimination, retaliation and wage-and-hour claims arising under the various federal, state and local employment laws.
Outside of litigation, Jadie also helps employers navigate the myriad of complex legal issues inherent to the employment relationship, including different aspects of the pre-hire process, remote work and workplace policies, as well as employment agreements and other matters of contract. Whether representing multinational corporations in court or providing guidance to ensure a closely held business meets compliance before an issue arises, Jadie maintains a steadfast commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.
Before joining Constangy, Jadie began his legal career with a national insurance defense firm, where he gained valuable experience representing a variety of well-known clients in complex cases in both state and federal court.
Honors & Recognitions
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" for Labor and Employment Law – Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment (2025)
Professional & Civic Associations
- American Bar Association
- Florida Bar – Young Lawyers Division
- Jacksonville Bar Association
Press Room
About Me
Outside the office, Jadie enjoys fishing, golfing, watching football, and spending time with friends, family, his wife, Chelsea, and their golden retriever, Mike.
News & Analysis
Client Presentations & Firm Publications
- Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP
- Ponte Vedra Inn and Club
- Ponte Vedra Inn and Club
- Ponte Vedra Inn and Club
Speaking Engagements & Industry Publications
- “Home Theater: Remote Work Issues,” Annual Jacksonville Labor & Employment Law Workshop, August 2023
- “Holding a Proper Tryout: Best Practices for the Pre-Hire Process,” Annual Jacksonville Labor & Employment Law Workshop, June 2022
- “Political Expression in the Workplace,” Annual Jacksonville Labor & Employment Law Workshop, August 2021
- “Thinking is the capital, enterprise is the way, hard work is the solution.” APJ Abdul Kalam
Practices
Practice Emphasis
- Defense of EEOC Charges
- Employment Policy Formulation and Advice
- ADA, FMLA and Leave Issues
- Defense of Employment Discrimination Litigation
- Defense of Constitution/Civil Rights Litigation (Public Sector)
- Defense of Non-Profits, Public Entities, and Hospitality
- Defense of Wage and Hour Litigation
- Drug Testing
- Hiring and Firing
- EEO Counseling and Preventative Maintenance
- Restrictive Covenant Litigation
Education
University of Alabama School of Law
- J.D., 2017
- Senior Editor, Alabama Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Law Review
- Business Law Society; Sports & Entertainment Law Society; American Constitution Society
University of Florida
- B.S., cum laude, 2013
- Dean’s List
Bar & Court Admissions
- Florida, 2017
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida