About F.
Recognized in Florida Super LawyersRecognized in the publication, Best Lawyers In AmericaSuccessfully 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 constitutionsSuccessfully defended cases involving claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, and breach of contractExperience 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 negotiationsAssists employers in problem prevention and legal analysis of complex employment issuesFrequent lecturer and presenter for human resource directors, managers and small business owners regarding labor and employment law issuesRecognized in Chambers USA GuideExecutive Council of the Labor and Employment Law Section of The Florida Bar
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Labor Law - Management, Jacksonville (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Labor Law - Management, Jacksonville (2020)
- Recognized: Employment Law - Management
- Recognized: Labor Law - Management
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
- AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Chambers USA Guide
- Florida Super Lawyers (2007-2016)