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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Florida


Phelps Dunbar LLP

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About

Provided by Phelps Dunbar LLP

Phelps Dunbar's labor and employment practice group provides valuable solutions to large and small, public and private employers, across the spectrum of employment law and employee benefit issues, including labor relations, employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, safety and health, leaves of absences, compensation issues, union concerns, civil rights and constitutional law issues, immigration, pension and welfare plan design and administration, as well as regulatory compliance and human resources issues. Our lawyers participate in all phases of state and federal court litigation and arbitration, and have experience in a broad array of administrative charges and investigations before federal, state and municipal administrative agencies. 


Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Florida

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Phelps Dunbar LLP advises clients on a range of contentious employment matters including FLSA collective actions. It frequently represents employers in trials at both state and federal levels, as well as in arbitrations. It also handles labor relations work. It takes on more cases outside of Florida, with a growing national labor and employment presence. It also offers knowledge pertaining to matters at the intersection of cybersecurity, data privacy, and labor and employment law.

Strengths

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  • It is very reliable, delivers a solid work product and is very responsive to request.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Phelps Dunbar employs highly knowledgeable attorneys who have demonstrated excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ethical standards.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Dennis McClelland
    Band 1Dennis McClelland

    Dennis McClelland

    Dennis McClelland is recognized for his strength in labor relations as well as labor and employment disputes.
    • Dennis is very responsive, very timely and thoughtful.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • He just has so much experience that he can provide guidance beyond case law. I feel lucky to have him.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Dennis is very knowledgeable and experienced.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3John Phillips
    Band 3John Phillips

    John Phillips

    John Phillips advises employers on a wide array of disputes, from harassment to FLSA claims.

    • John does an outstanding job.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Reed L Russell
    Band 3Reed L Russell

    Reed L Russell

    Reed Russell represents employers in a broad range of employment disputes, including wage and hour and discrimination claims. He draws upon his experience as a former legal counsel at the EEOC.

  • Band 4Jason Pill
    Band 4Jason Pill

    Jason Pill

    Jason Pill advises employers on sensitive internal investigations and litigation claims brought under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act, amongst others. He also assists clients with day-to-day employment matters and compliance work.

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