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Jay P. Lechner Esq.
Jay P. Lechner Esq.
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Florida Employment Law Attorney with 17 years experience

Mr. Lechner is a Florida Bar board certified labor and employment lawyer with years experience representing both employees and employers in all aspects of employment law matters. Read More »
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Christopher M. Klemawesch
Christopher M. Klemawesch
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University of FloridaFlorida and Middle District of Florida
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Patrick W. Harland
Patrick W. Harland
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Florida Employment Law Attorney with 18 years experience

Stetson University College of LawFlorida
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Bradley Paul Rothman
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(877) 730-5180 1990 Main Street, ste. 750
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Sarasota, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
Employment and Insurance Claims
University of Florida
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I am a Southwest Florida attorney board certified in labor and employment law by the Florida Bar. My practice focuses on employment law, insurance claims, whistleblower representation, and civil litigation.

Much of my law practice involves the representation of current and former employees denied proper compensation; victimized by discrimination or retaliation in the workplace; or requiring legal assistance with non-compete agreements. I'm also heavily involved with the representation of families and businesses denied appropriate insurance coverage following Hurricane Irma. Additionally, I provide representation for Medicare fraud whistleblowers, sexual abuse victims, and most business litigation matters.

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(877) 730-5180 2548 Northbrooke Plaza Drive
 Naples, FL 34119
(877) 730-5180 1415 Dean St., ste. 103
 Fort Myers, FL 33901
Carly Van Thomme
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Sarasota, FL Employment Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(941) 893-3449 1834 Main Street
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Employment, Business, Health Care and Medical Malpractice
University of Michigan Law School
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Carly has experience in many different types of litigation including employment discrimination, construction lien litigation, business litigation, and criminal defense. She enjoys assisting clients with whatever legal challenges they may be facing and is diligent in working toward the best solution for their needs no matter how difficult or unique their situations may be. Carly's skills include the ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.
(248) 644-6326 1441 West Long Lake Road
Suite 310
 Troy, MI 48098
(305) 712-7177 5201 Blue Lagoon Drive
8th Floor
 Miami, FL 33126
Gregory Anthony Zitani
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Sarasota, FL Employment Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(941) 552-0373 4046 Sawyer Rd
 Sarasota, FL 34233
Employment, Business, Estate Planning and IP
California Western School of Law
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Nikhil Nalin Joshi
Sarasota, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(941) 365-6006 235 N Orange Ave
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Employment
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Nevin Alan Weiner
Sarasota, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 43 years experience
(941) 373-9966 100 Wallace Ave
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Employment, Divorce and Family
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Kenneth Chapman
Sarasota, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 52 years experience
(941) 366-1600 1920 Golf St
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Employment, Business, Criminal and Divorce
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Salie O'Malley
Sarasota, FL Employment Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(941) 952-1553 664 Mourning Dove Dr
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Employment, Business, Family and IP
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Michael Todd Robertson
Sarasota, FL Employment Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(941) 365-7220 1834 Main St
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Employment, Bankruptcy, Business and IP
University of Kansas School of Law
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Daniel Kunkel
Sarasota, FL Employment Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(941) 365-6006 235 N Orange Ave
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Employment
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Aaron Nisenson
Sarasota, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(703) 528-0930 246 Robin Dr
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Employment
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Frank Michael Malatesta
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My mission is to work with my clients and limit their legal costs and liability while I zealously represent them on employment law and health law matters. As a solo practitioner, my clients have direct,... Read More »
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Jack Klingensmith
Sarasota, FL Employment Law Attorney with 53 years experience
(941) 364-8787 1800 2nd St
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Employment and Business
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Jennifer Fowler-Hermes
Sarasota, FL Employment Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(941) 365-6006 235 N Orange Ave
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Employment
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Kevin Sanderson
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(941) 244-0468 690 S Tamiami Trl
 Osprey, FL 34229
Employment, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Kevin Sanderson serves your legal needs throughout all of West Central Florida, including Sarasota, Casey Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Bradenton, North Port, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Arcadia, Englewood, and Naples.

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Kevin F. Sanderson is a graduate of Boston University (B.A., Psychology) and obtained his juris doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. He continued his education, obtaining his LL.M. (legal laureate masters) in international taxation and offshore finance, also at St. Thomas University School of Law. Kevin was born and raised in New Jersey.

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Mr. Sanderson is a member of the Florida Bar, a member...
Frank Michael Malatesta
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Venice, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(941) 256-3812 871 Venetia Bay Blvd
Suite 220
 Venice, FL 34275
Free ConsultationEmployment, Collections, Consumer and Health Care
Albany Law School
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My mission is to work with my clients and limit their legal costs and liability while I zealously represent them on employment law and health law matters. As a solo practitioner, my clients have direct, unfettered access to me as your attorney. This is a different concept than what you will find in larger law firms or even some solo practitioners. I believe that this type of access is something my clients should expect from their lawyer.
Alexander McCloskey
Osprey, FL Employment Law Lawyer
(941) 918-4618 571 N Macewen Dr
 Osprey, FL 34229
Employment
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Phyllis Claudia Hogue Esq
Bradenton, FL Employment Law Lawyer
(941) 741-4603 600 301 Blvd W
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Employment and Business
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Jason M. Melton Esq.
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St Petersburg, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(866) 608-5529 200 Central Ave
#400
 St Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Criminal and Personal Injury
The Catholic University of America
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Attorney Jason M. Melton, a founding partner of Whittel & Melton, LLC, has offices in Spring Hill, New Port Richey, Ocala, Tampa, Bushnell, Inverness and Gainesville where we handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Wrongful Death, Unpaid Overtime, DUI, Criminal, Brain Injury, Divorce and all Family law issues and other related legal matters in the following communities: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel, Dade City, Zephyrhills, New Port Richey, Trinity, Hudson, Holiday, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee, Bushnell, Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa, The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, Bronson, Cedar Key, Tavares, Clermont, Bartow, Lakeland - which includes Hillsborough County,...
(866) 608-5529 8221 State Road 54
 New Port Richey, FL 34655
(866) 608-5529 11020 Northcliffe Blvd
 Spring Hill, FL 34608
(866) 608-5529 118 SW Fort King St
 Ocala, FL 34471-1145
(866) 608-5529 111 W Main St
#303
 Inverness, FL 34450
(866) 608-5529 123 N Florida St
 Bushnell, FL 33513
(866) 608-5529 2627 NW 43rd St
#201
 Gainesville, FL 32606
(866) 608-5529 3700 Airport Rd
#401
 Boca Raton, FL 33431
(866) 608-5529 2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd
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 Tampa, FL 33629
Cynthia Sass
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(813) 251-5599 601 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
 Tampa, FL 33603
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation and Civil Rights
University of Richmond
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Cynthia N. Sass, Esquire, is the sole shareholder of Sass Law Firm, a four-attorney firm based in Tampa, Florida. Cynthia Sass obtained her law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1987 and graduated from Smith College. She was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1987. She is also admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Since 1990, Cynthia Sass has limited her practice to labor and employment matters. Ms. Sass has been active in the litigation...
James Roscoe Tanner
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(813) 322-3565 5700 Memorial Hwy. Suite 102
Post Office Box 260156
 Tampa, FL 33685
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Civil Rights and Criminal
Suffolk University Law School
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I'm Attorney Jim Tanner, of Tampa, Florida 813-322-3565. I've been a trial attorney for 30 years. I was born and raised right here in good old Tampa Bay. The very night I graduated from High School I was selected as the third draft choice nationwide by the Detroit Tiger organization. During the baseball offseason, I went to work in the insurance industry as a salesman where I earned top level management as the youngest executive sales and marketing director in the nation. After earning my BA from the University of South Florida, I went...
R. Michael Pierro Jr.
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St. Petersburg, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(727) 201-2573 146 Second Street North
Suite 310
 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationEmployment
Texas Tech University School of Law
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R. Michael Pierro, Jr. ("Mike") is a Florida Bar Board Certified labor and employment attorney based in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is one of only 5 lawyers in St. Petersburg holding the distinction of Board certification in the area of labor and employment law. He represents both employers and employees. Mike is also a certified Florida circuit civil and federal court mediator. With nearly 15 years of litigation experience, Mike is well-suited to effectively mediate employment-related disputes. Mike welcomes the opportunity to discuss your employment matter.
Jay P. Lechner Esq.
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St Petersburg, FL Employment Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(866) 608-5529 200 Central Ave
#400
 St Petersburg, FL 33701
Employment, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Mr. Lechner is a Florida Bar board certified labor and employment lawyer with years experience representing both employees and employers in all aspects of employment law matters.
Marshall Kobrin
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Attorney
(813) 699-1194 100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 620
 Tampa, FL 33602
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, IP and Trademarks
University of Florida
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Mr. Marshall J. Kobrin is an associate at the Walk Law Firm. Mr. Kobrin focuses his practice on business and corporate transactions, and intellectual property.

Prior to becoming an associate at the Walk Law Firm, Mr. Kobrin graduated from the University of Central Florida. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2014 with minors in general business, sports business management, and legal studies. He was awarded Dean’s List honors multiple semesters throughout his time at UCF. Mr. Kobrin then attended law school at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. During his tenure at the University...
Brian P. Battaglia
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(727) 327-4222 2429 Central Avenue, Ste 211
 St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Employment, Business and Health Care
Loyola University Chicago and Drake University Law School
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An Attorney at Law and Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator handling Labor and Employment, Business Litigation, Health Care law, Civil Litigation, and Arbitration and Mediation matters. Brian Battaglia has more than 28 years of experience handling litigation matters in state and federal court and administrative forums. Brian also prepares contracts and other agreements and documents. Whenever a conflict between two parties results in a claim being filed in court, it is important that there be: An evaluation of the client’s interests and goals A comprehensive analysis of all the potential risks and rewards for the client The development...
Timothy W. Weber
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St. Petersburg, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(727) 828-9919 5999 Central Ave. Suite 203
 St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Criminal and Divorce
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Timothy W. Weber is Board Certified in Appellate Practice and practices in the areas of appellate law, civil and commercial litigation, business litigation, employment and labor, civil rights and education, criminal, and family. He represents clients in state and federal courts at both the trial and appeal levels. He also handles claims for business and individual economic losses under the Deepwater Horizon Economic Loss Settlement program. Before co-founding the firm, Tim was a shareholder at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & Wein, P.A. in St. Petersburg for 16 years. He has been board certified in Appellate Practice since 2004. He was...
Christopher Leifer
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TAMPA, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(813) 434-4888 2005 Pan Am Circle
Suite 280
 TAMPA, FL 33607
Free ConsultationEmployment
Tulane University School of Law and University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Christopher K. Leifer is the founding shareholder of the firm. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin and his Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School. Mr. Leifer is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association and the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Mr. Leifer focuses his practice in the areas of labor and employment law; including unpaid wage issues, unpaid overtime, improper paycheck deductions, retaliatory discharge and non-compete...
Christian 'Drew' Greminger
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(813) 314-2162 10150 Highland Manor Dr
#200
 Tampa, FL 33610
Employment, Business and Personal Injury
Florida State University College of Law
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Patrick Cremeens
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(813) 839-2000 4707 W. Gandy Blvd.
Suite 8
 Tampa, FL 33611
Employment, Appeals, Business and Collections
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Mr. Dale M Rodriguez
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(866) 202-9921 550 N. Reo, Suite 300
 Tampa, FL 33609
Employment, Administrative, Civil Rights and Immigration
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I have practiced law continuously since 1993, focusing almost exclusively on the employment relationship. I am admitted to practice law in Florida (Florida Bar) and Texas (State Bar of Texas). I am also admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court and numerous federal courts with jurisdiction in Florida and Texas. Since year 2000, I have been Board Certified, Labor & Employment Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). I attended the University of South Florida, in Tampa, Florida, and graduated with a undergraduate Bachelor of Arts...
(866) 202-9921 555 Republic Drive, 2nd Floor
 Plano, TX 75002
Christopher Leo Petruccelli
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(813) 906-7730 4830 W. Kennedy Blvd Suite 600
 Tampa, FL 33609
Free ConsultationEmployment and Workers' Comp
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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CHRISTOPHER L. PETRUCCELLI was born in Tampa, Florida on March 8, 1969. Mr. Petruccelli has lived in the Tampa Bay area all of his life with the exception of the time period for his law studies in Lansing, Michigan.

Mr. Petruccelli graduated from the University of South Florida in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology. Following his lifelong ambition, he attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School receiving his Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) in 1996.

Upon his return to the Tampa Bay area in 1996, Mr. Petruccelli joined the law firm of Fox &...
Robert G. Whittel Esq.
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St Petersburg, FL Employment Law Lawyer
(866) 608-5529 200 Central Ave
#400
 St Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationEmployment, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Patrick W. Harland
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St Petersburg, FL Employment Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(866) 608-5529 200 Central Ave
#400
 St Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationEmployment, Civil Rights, Insurance Claims and Workers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
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Janet Wise
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(813) 251-5599 601 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
 Tampa, FL 33603
Employment
Georgia State University College of Law
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Janet E. Wise is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar and has been since 2001. As an attorney with the Sass Law Firm, she brings over 25 years of experience to a practice which primarily represents employees from both the private and public sectors in workplace disputes. Ms. Wise speaks frequently on employment law topics, especially in the area of attorney ethics, and serves on various committees, both locally and nationally. Her most recent accolade is being named a Florida Super Lawyer in employment law by Thomson Reuters.
Michael Paul Beltran
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(813) 870-3073 405 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. #370
 Tampa, FL 33609
Employment, Appeals, Business and White Collar Crime
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Michael Beltran is an experienced and aggressive litigator who has been working in various capacities in the legal industry for more than a decade. Attorney Beltran has dedicated his career to developing the skills and experience necessary to render top-notch advocacy for his clients in all of their litigation matters. Attorney Beltran graduated from Harvard Law School and was previously associated with two of the world’s most feared litigation firms, Paul Weiss and Boies Schiller. Between his associations with those firms, Attorney Beltran clerked for a well-respected federal judge in Florida. Having handled litigation matters from both sides...
Nathan Adam Carney
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TAMPA, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(813) 712-8776 400 N. Ashley Drive
Suite 2600
 TAMPA, FL 33602
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Collections
University of Michigan Law School
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Christopher M. Klemawesch
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St. Petersburg, FL Employment Law Lawyer
(866) 608-5529 200 Central Ave
#400
 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Employment, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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Marcus S Lawrence Jr.
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(813) 514-8355 402 E Oak Ave., Ste. 101
 Tampa, FL 33602
Employment, Business, Construction and Military
Wake Forest University School of Law
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Erik De L'Etoile
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(813) 563-5025 10150 Highland Manor Dr. Ste. 200
 Tampa, FL 33610
Free ConsultationEmployment, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Stetson University College of Law
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Yvette Everhart
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(813) 251-5599 601 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
 Tampa, FL 33603
Employment and Civil Rights
Stetson University College of Law
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Yvette Everhart graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2006, and cum laude from Stetson University in 2003. Ms. Everhart is admitted to practice in the State of Florida and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Yvette Everhart is a member of The Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, and their Young Lawyers Division. She is also a member of the Communications sub-committee of the Labor and Employment Law Section of The Florida Bar. Ms. Everhart is co-author of the Florida chapter of the book, Employment at Will, a State-by-State Survey published by the American Bar...
Jennifer Lynn Zumarraga
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(813) 251-5599 601 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
 Tampa, FL 33603
Employment
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Jennifer Zumarraga is an attorney at the Law Offices of Cynthia N. Sass, P.A. She graduated magna cum laude from Florida State University College of Law in 2000, and cum laude from the University of Florida in 1996. Jennifer Zumarraga is admitted to practice in the State of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She is a member of The Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section and the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. Jennifer Zumarraga has practiced in the area of employment law since 2001.
Ben Cristal
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Tampa, FL Employment Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(813) 258-8500 4905 W. Laurel Street
Suite 200
 Tampa, FL 33607
Employment, Business, Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
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Employment law governs the relationship between workers and their employers. This law, contained in federal and state statutes, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions, specifies the rights and restrictions applicable to each party in the workplace.

This area of law regulates such issues as employee benefits, discipline, hiring, firing, leave, payroll, and health and safety in the workplace. It also encompasses non-compete agreements, retaliation, severance, unemployment compensation, pensions, whistle-blowing, worker classification, wage garnishment, work authorization for non-U.S. citizens, worker's compensation, and employee handbooks.

Both federal and state laws govern the relationship between employees and employers. Federal laws such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on certain characteristics. Many states have enacted their own laws similar to federal ones (and sometimes are more stringent). Cities and counties also can enact ordinances that affect employee rights, such as local minimum wage laws.

Employment lawyers can choose to accept only employees as clients, only employers, or both. Some attorneys focus on a specific area of employment law, such as workers' compensation, whistleblowing or discrimination, but many can handle a wide range of employment law issues.

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