Department profile
BakerHostetler LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Florida


BakerHostetler LLP

Rankings

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Labor & Employment - Florida

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

BakerHostetler LLP possesses broad expertise across labor and employment issues. It is noted for its defense of wage and hour class and collective actions and also handles noncompete and trade secret cases and union-related matters. The team also assists clients in preventing employment litigation with ongoing counseling and strategy development.

Work Highlights

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  • BakerHostetler LLP handled a breach of contract claim arising out of a confidentiality and non-competition agreement for Waste Connections of Florida against a former high-level managerial employee who began working for a direct competitor.

Strengths

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  • BakerHostetler operates with great attention to detail, integrity, credibility and exceptional client service.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • BakerHostetler has good subject matter experts, not just one individual, its the whole team that are very strong,

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The team was always available when questions arose and were clearly committed to helping us achieve our desired outcome.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The firms knowledge of our company is transferred to all new attorneys on our matters and it makes their work more efficient and meaningful.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kevin W Shaughnessy
    Band 1Kevin W Shaughnessy

    Kevin W Shaughnessy

    Kevin Shaughnessy maintains an excellent reputation for his representation of employers in high-stakes contentious matters.

    • His combination of personal attention, mission-driven focus, and legal expertise makes him an invaluable partner to our school.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Kevin provided outstanding service and responsiveness combined with incredible legal expertise and common sense.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 2Joyce Ackerbaum Cox
    Band 2Joyce Ackerbaum Cox

    Joyce Ackerbaum Cox

    Joyce Ackerbaum Cox provides expert advice in a range of labor and employment disputes, including trade secret and noncompete cases. She is also a highly sought-after counselor on ADA accessibility compliance.

    • Joyce is an expert, she is aggressive and has outside-the-box thinking - always thinking of new approaches to creatively solve issues.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Patrick M Muldowney
    Band 3Patrick M Muldowney

    Patrick M Muldowney

    Patrick Muldowney undertakes a broad range of matters on behalf of employers, from discrimination to wage and hour claims.

    • Pat is an outstanding employment and labor lawyer.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Pat consistently goes the extra mile, proactively strategizes solutions, and provides guidance that makes a real difference.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 4James W Seegers
    Band 4James W Seegers

    James W Seegers

    James Seeger's handles a range of employment matters, with notable experience in OSHA compliance and workplace safety issues.

    • He gives timely responses, quality of work, and results makes Jay the person we want to deal with.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingErin M Sales
    Up and ComingErin M Sales

    Erin M Sales

    Erin Sales is noted for her skills in litigation and often provides assistance in matters relating to employee mistreatment and discrimination.

    • Erin uses the knowledge of the business to our advantage.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

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