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Successfully resolved a Fair Labor Standards Act collective action brought against a national retailer, potentially extending to thousands of claimants and possibly involving millions of dollars, where the final result involved only a handful of individuals.
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Successfully represented a national automotive parts chain in obtaining a summary judgment dismissal against a former employer who alleged violations of the Family Medical and Leave Act.
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Won a landmark decision before the Florida Supreme Court in a case which involved changing the law on contract sovereign immunity Pan-Am Tobacco Corporation vs. State of Florida, 425 So.2d 1167 (Fla. 1984).
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Counseled corporate clients in labor and employment compliance and other matters and litigated numerous employment disputes in the State and Federal courts, including defense of Fair Labor Standards Act representative and class action claims, discrimination claims under Title VII and the Florida Civil Rights Act involving age discrimination, race and religious discrimination and sexual harassment, as well as claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Equal Pay Act, Section 1983, ERISA, and claims based on wrongful termination, severance disputes, retaliation, invasion of privacy and related matters.
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Trademark, copyright, trade secrets and restrictive covenant litigation.
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Successful in a four-week jury trial, AAA arbitrations, appeals before the Second and Eleventh Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal, and actions pending in bankruptcy, probate, and State administrative proceedings.
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Representation of Travelers Insurance Company in foreclosure of $40 million mortgage on hotel property, and in related receivership and bankruptcy proceedings.
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Successful representation of shopping center developer in week-long jury trial in Panama City, Florida, defeating claims of fraud brought by lender.
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Appointed by Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley as Administrator in a $65-million civil forfeiture action brought by the State of Florida Comptroller.
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Won an appeal before the Florida Supreme Court relating to the issue of the applicability of the statute of limitations on actions for specific performance affecting real property. Rybovich Boat Works v. Atkins, 585 So.2d 270 (Fla.1991).
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Representation of national retail store chains in various matters throughout Florida and the country.
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General representation of medical technical school company with schools across the Southeastern United States.
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Representation of Ford Motor Company in State of Florida DOAH administrative and appellate proceedings to establish a new dealership location in Florida.
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Trust litigation over revocability of $32 million trust.
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Representation of partners in receivership litigation involving hotel ownership and management.
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Settled million-dollar long-term ERISA disability claim in mediation.
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Appointed by judges to serve as Curator and Attorney-ad-Litem in contested probate matters.
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Represented court-appointed Receivers in various real estate, banking and insurance matters.
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Successfully represented a national automotive repair company in obtaining a summary judgment dismissal against a former employee who alleged violations of the Florida Whistleblower's Act.
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Successfully settled million-dollar long-term ERISA disability claim in mediation.
Successfully represented a national chain jewelry store in obtaining a summary judgment dismissal against a former employee who alleged national origin discrimination under Title VII.
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Successfully represented a private luxury residential community in obtaining a summary judgment dismissal in a racial discrimination case brought pursuant to the Fair Housing Act and other federal statutes.
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Successfully represented a large medical group in obtaining a defense verdict in a jury trial in a disability discrimination case.
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Succeeded in obtaining a dismissal of an employee's claims of self defamation, wrongful termination and breach of implied contract.
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Successfully defended two out-of-state corporations in separate wage and hour investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor, which resulted in a finding of no violations for our clients.
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Successfully defended a number of apartment complexes in Fair Housing Act discrimination cases commenced by HUD, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, and the United States Attorneys Office involving allegations of fair housing discrimination.
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Obtained dismissals of claims of violation of non-compete agreement, tortious interference, misappropriation of trade secrets and wrongful termination.
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Provided employment diversity training for parent company of Major League Baseball team.
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Provided employment diversity training at various locations throughout the United States for international retailer and entertainment venues.
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Obtained summary judgment in favor of major sports league on allegations of national origin discrimination
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Class certification denied in favor of major gas station retailer in ADA public accommodation matter
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Obtained summary judgment for air carrier under Railway Labor Act for alleged FLSA violations
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Successfully defended numerous ADA accessibility claims
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Acts as national employment counsel for a California based international entertainment and retail corporation including management and supervision of all employment litigation throughout the United States.
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Obtained a defense verdict for an international pharmaceutical manufacturer in a seven-day Federal jury trial in which the plaintiff claimed violation of the Florida Private Whistleblower Act.
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Represented an employment practice liability insurance carrier in a five-day jury trial involving claims of age discrimination and retaliation resulting in a defense verdict.
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Obtained favorable summary judgment for a Fortune 500 international retailer for claims involving race discrimination and retaliation.
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Obtained affirmance on appeal from Fourth District Court of Appeal of summary judgment in favor of a Fortune 500 international retailer involving claims of race discrimination and retaliation.
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Obtained affirmance on appeal from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit after the enforcement of a settlement agreement in race discrimination and retaliation case.
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Obtained affirmance on appeal from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit after obtaining an award of all attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defending race discrimination in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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Obtained dismissal of case of an employee's claim of retaliatory discharge in violation of 49 U.S.C. §42121 (Air 21) for international aircraft manufacturer.
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Lead counsel in a national class action for an international retailer and entertainment venue involving claims of race discrimination.
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Successfully represented a national insurance company in obtaining a summary judgment dismissal on ERISA claim for long term disability benefits.
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Successfully represented a national telecommunications company in obtaining a summary judgment dismissal against a former employee who alleged violations of the Florida Whistleblower's Act.
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Successfully represented a prominent South Florida newspaper in obtaining verdict in lawsuit brought by former employee claiming racial and religious discrimination.
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Secured injunctive relief on behalf of medical imaging company which sued former employees to enforce its non-compete agreement.
