Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 3
Contact number
+1 305 374 0506About
Provided by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Our attorneys have comprehensive experience in all aspects of labor and employment law, from day to day advices to complex litigation with a specific focus on the following industries:
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Construction
- Education
- Retail
- Banking
- Manufacturing
- Tech Industry
- Government.
Our labor attorneys specialize in traditional labor representation, including union avoidance and union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practice proceedings and strikes and collective bargaining negotiations and arbitrations.
We continue to expand our OSHA practice to include:
- Investigation of workplace accidents;
- Effective handling of OSHA inspections and safety whistleblower complaints;
- Negotiation and resolution of OSHA citations;
- Litigation and trial of OSHA citations;
- Advising and counseling to help ensure compliance;
- Utilization of best practices to improve safety and health performance;
- Formulation of safety and health programs; and
- Conducting of safety and health audits.
The International Practice Group provides clients with advice and guidance on global mobility issues including:
- Providing out bound immigration services;
- Drafting expatriate employment agreements;
- Drafting international secondment agreements;
- Providing advice regarding data protection issues;
- Drafting global employment policies and codes of conduct;
- Providing advice and training on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption issues.
Chambers Review
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC has a broad offering that includes significant experience in employment litigation and traditional labor matters. It is able to handle everything from single-plaintiff matters to large-scale collective actions. It has notable expertise in union campaign work and health and safety matters. It has a well-regarded Florida offering bolstered by the firm's impressive national bench strength, with offices across the USA.
Work Highlights
- Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart represented The de Moya Group in an OSHA investigation in relation to a construction site injury.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a very broad and comprehensive set of capabilities in employment matters, with a broad reach throughout the US."
"Ogletree has a deep bench that provides expertise and robust service."
"The firm has a very broad and comprehensive set of capabilities in employment matters, with a broad reach throughout the US."
"Ogletree has a deep bench that provides expertise and robust service."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Zinober is an accomplished employment litigator with experience advising on discrimination and wage and hour claims, among others.
"Peter is the gold standard. He is a well-respected, intelligent and wonderful lawyer."
"He is one of the most respected lawyers in the state."
"He is very engaged and knowledgeable."
"Peter is an outstanding lawyer."
Phillip Russell has a wealth of experience representing clients in the full range of labor and employment disputes, with a particular focus on OSHA matters.
"He provides excellent service."
"Phillip has a good general knowledge of the field."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Florida
Members
Provided by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Caren S. Marlowe
Dee Anna D. Hays
Donna M. Griffin
Edmund J. McKenna
Grant D. Petersen
Gretchen M. Lehman
Helen A. Palladeno
Ignacio J. Garcia
J. Robert McCormack
Jennifer M. Moore
Karen M. Morinelli
Kevin D. Zwetsch
Phillip B. Russell
William E. Grob
Industries
Provided by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Construction & Materials
Government
Health Care
Insurance
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Transportation