Pro Bono attorney for Haitian relief efforts
- Rev. Jean-Pierre, a Civil Rights client
Good, honest, and knowledgable attorney
- a Wrongful Termination client
Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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777 S State Road 7
Margate, FL 33068
Office:
954-969-3900
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About Me
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Past President, Florida National Employment Lawyers Association. Frequent author and speaker to the profession. One of only six attorneys ranked as a "Super... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Rev. Jean-Pierre,
2011-09-15
5 months ago.
Client Review:
My name is Reverend Jose Jean Pierre. I am operating a Haitian relief organization. I know Frank Shooster since before the cruel earthquake that...
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a Wrongful Termination client,
2011-09-12
5 months ago.
Client Review:
I hired Frank a few years ago after interviewing several potential attorneys for my wrongful termination case. His peer reviews were (are) excellent,...
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Peer Endorsements
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I second the accolades written about Frank by Mr. Sharp and Mr. Amlong, and would add that Frank is one of the most compassionate attorneys I have...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Elizabeth Oakes
, Jacksonville (FL), 3 months ago
I have known Frank for over ten years now and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch labor and employment attorney in South Florida....
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Christopher Sharp
, Lauderhill (FL), 3 months ago
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Résumé
License
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29 years since Frank Mallory Shooster was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1982 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Co CEO and chief legal counsel at
Global Response
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1996–present
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Managing attorney at
Shooster Kahn and Kleinman
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1982–present
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Legislative aide at
US Senate
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1974–1977
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Research aide at
Library of Congress
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1974–1975
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Asst. zoning officer at
Cherry Hill NJ
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1972–1973
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See all 5 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Miami School of Law |
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J.D |
1982 |
| University of Chicago |
Political Science |
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1979 |
| Antioch College |
Philosophy and Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1977 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Keeper of the Dream |
Oscar Thomas Foundation |
2009 |
| "Super Lawyer" |
Journal of Law and Politics |
2008 |
| "Super Lawyer" |
Journal of Law and Politics |
2007 |
| "Super Lawyer" |
Journal of Law and Politcs |
2006 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale_Hubbell |
2002 |
| Certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) |
Human Resources Certification Institute |
1997 |
| Who's Who in American Law |
Who's Who |
1992 |
| Cover Photo/profile |
Money Magazine |
1992 |
| Guest editorial writer oppposing damage caps |
Sunday Miami Herald |
1988 |
| Devoted Service Award |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
1988 |
| State and Local Government Law |
American Bar Association |
1982 |
| President |
UM Environmental Law Society |
1982 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Executive Director |
Global Impact Volunteer Expeditions |
2007-present
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| Sponsor and Speakers Bureau |
One Planet United |
2007-present
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| Active Member |
American Trial Lawyers Association |
1983-present
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| Active member |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
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American Bar Association |
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American Civil Liberties Union |
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| Associate National Commissioner |
Anti-Defamation League |
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| Active member |
Broward County Bar Association |
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| Past President--Florida Chapter |
National Employment Lawyers Association |
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 3
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Staff Picks |
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Cases
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Outcome: Settled for $650,000
Outcome: Settlement for $1.75m
Outcome: Confiidential settlement
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| Chapter Editor, Employment termination, 2002 Supp. |
BNA publications |
2003 |
| Chapter co-chair "Retaliation", 2002 Supp. |
ABA Treatise on Employment Discrimination, 3d. Ed. |
2002 |
| Chapter Co-chair--"Discharge" |
ABA Treatise on Employment Discrimination, 3d. Ed. |
2002 |
| Chapter Co-chair, "Discharge" 2000 Cum. Supp. |
ABA Treatise on Employment Discrimination, 3d. Ed. |
2000 |
| Author, “Premises Liability and Non-economic Damages” |
Monograph by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
1998 |
| Letters of Protection for health care providers |
Journal of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
1992 |
| Taxation of Expert Costs |
Journal of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
1991 |
| Guest lead Sunday editorial column opposing noneconomic damage caps |
Miami Herald |
1988 |
| SJ Res 122, Alternative Long-Range Energy Plans |
US Congress |
1978 |
| Supplemental Energy Planning and Policy Act |
US Congress |
1977 |
| Energy Research and Develpment and Small Business |
United States Senate |
1976 |
| The Potential Impact of Solar Energy on US Energy Requirements |
United States Senate |
1976 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Case management |
Spring Conference |
2009 |
| Dialogue in Diversity |
Special Event |
2009 |
| Civil rights law |
One Planet United |
2009 |
| Direct and cross-examination |
Annual Summer Conference |
2008 |
| Measuring Non-economic damages |
Annual Convention |
2008 |
| Creative Legal Strategies |
Annual Spring Conference |
2007 |
| Closing Argument and noneconomic damages |
Annual Summer Conference |
2006 |
| Using the Ballot inititive process to reform employment law |
Spring Conference |
2003 |
| Cross-Examination of Economic Experts |
Annual Spring Conference |
2003 |
| Challenges facing the Indian call center Industry |
Winter Conference |
2002 |
| Demonstrative Evidence |
WInter Conference |
2001 |
| Using powerpoint in litigation |
Special Event |
2001 |
| Damages in Employment Cases |
Nova Southeastern University School of Law |
2001 |
| Safety and Health Issues in Public Employment |
National League of Cities |
2001 |
| Moderator and Ethics panelist |
Basic EEO Law |
2000 |
| Cross Examination of Economic Experts |
Annual Convention |
2000 |
| Recovering Non-economic damages in premises liability cases |
Annual Convention |
1998 |
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