Archibald Johns Thomas III

Archibald Johns Thomas III

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Wrongful termination Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor

4651 Salisbury Road, Suite 255, Jacksonville, FL

About Archibald

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Wrongful Termination 50%

Wrongful termination or discharge is a general term that applies to any type of lawsuit that can result from an employer’s decision to terminate an employee. Wrongful termination complaints can range from everything to breach of contract to discrimination. In Florida, there are many possible types of wrongful termination claims depending on the legal cause of action involved. Our firm handles all types of wrongful termination claim that can be brought against an employer.

42 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Discrimination 30%

Discrimination involves treating someone less favorably because of their possession of an attribute (e.g., sex, age, race, religion, family status, national origin, military status, disability). Our firm is often retained to advise employees of the appropriate steps that should be taken prior to the filing of a charge of discrimination with the appropriate agency. We are also retained to represent employees before the EEOC or FCHR and to initiate litigation in state or federal court.

42 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Employment and Labor 10%

We are a law firm that handles only labor and employment matters on behalf of the employee. We handle claims such as discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, religion, national origin, pregnancy, and disabilitiy, sexual harassment and other forms of illegal harassment, whistleblower cases, overtime claims, retaliation claims, breach of contract claims, severance pay issues, federal and state employee claims and all other labor and employment related matters.

42 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Sexual Harassment 10%

The sexual harassment lawyers at Thomas & Klink are experienced in handling sexual harassment and other harassment cases and can provide representation, answer any questions and otherwise provide guidance in this very complex area of the law. Please contact us if you have questions or if you are in need of legal representation.

42 years | 300 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 220-425 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1977

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Archibald J. Thomas, III, P.A.

4651 Salisbury Road, Suite 255, Jacksonville, FL, 32256-0935

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Archibald Johns Thomas III's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Connie | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

I highly recommend this law firm.

Mr. Thomas worked very diligently and professionally to get results that exceeded my expectations. I could not have asked for a better attorney. He was very thorough in all the submissions, and extremely knowledgeable and helpful of every aspect of navigating the legal system.

Posted by Thomas | May 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

One of the Greater Advocates

As a senior paralegal, I have worked with many, many lawyers over the past 30 years. Mr. Thomas is one of the greater advocates I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I am very grateful to have had him in my corner for this critical legal action. He was very knowledgeable of the legal issu...es of my case and ferreted out the relevant facts to address and apply towards those issues. I could not have asked for a better advocate working on my behalf. When it came to my hearing, he went in with a "let's get to work" attitude. He was easy to work with and kept me informed at every decision point. I cannot thank Mr. Thomas enough for the time and attention in placed toward my case. I would highly recommend Mr. Thomas and his team for any action requiring a labor law attorney.

Posted by Gail | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Has a Great Reputation

Attorney Thomas has a great reputation for being a strong arm protector of employee civil rights. Especially with all the obstacles he faces with Florida laws in favor of the employer. He has his work cut out for him because of the horrific laws. However, he is a great attorney and will work ve...ry hard to protect his clients no matter what obstacles in his way. Thank you Attorney Archibald (and his Paralrgal Daniella) for taking on my case and protecting my civil rights!

Posted by Jo | November 24, 2014 | Business

Fair billing and straight -forward attorney

Mr. Thomas is professional and clear -cut in his He was did not waste my time (or money) when assisting me with my business dispute. He explained the intricate legal issues patiently and thoroughly. But, most importantly, he was honest about a legal area he would not be able to assist me with, but ...gave me effective suggestions/alternatives. He was fair and prompt about returning fees and included an itemized statement of what he billed me. Personally, I was surprised about how conservative he was in his billing. I highly recommend him for anyone with delicate employment/business issues.

Posted by Dennis | June 07, 2012 | Employment & Labor

Thanks for all your help

After spending several hundred dollars interviewing attorneys for my labor case against Jacksonville University, Archibald Thomas was the only one I felt that did not meet the “stereotype” attorney mold. I felt I could confide in him and he would be easy to work with. I also felt he would be hone...st, diligent and fair. These “feelings” turned out to be true, for me, and resulted in the jury awarding me $500,000.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Recognition & Appreciation, Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Certification Committee

2008

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc.

2008

Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media, Inc.

2008

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Appreciation, Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

2003

President's Award, National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida Affiliate)

1983

President's Award, Federal Bar Association, Jacksonville Chapter

Work Experience

1978 - 1984

Assistant Federal Public Defender, Federal Defender Office

1977 - 1978

Law Clerk to Magistrate Judge Honorable Paul Game, Jr., U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida

Associations

2006 - 2008

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section, Legal Developments Committee

Chair

2004 - 2005

National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter)

President

2002 - 2008

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Certification Committee

Committee Member

2002 - 2003

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section, Individual Rights Committee

Co-chair

1982 - 1983

Federal Bar Association (Jacksonville chapter)

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Ratliff v. Jacksonville University

Jury awarded $500,000.00, plus prejudgment interest of $55,650.00

Donald Gay v. Department of the Navy

Decision for Petitioner

Gault v. Computer Power, Inc. / Alltel

Federal Court jury awarded $202,000.00, plus $27,000 in prejudgment interest, $44,000 in attorneys fees, and $5,800 in courts costs for a total of $278,800.00

Mathis v. International Longshoremen's Assn

Federal Court Jury awarded maximum compensation allowed by law

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Education

1977

Stetson University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2008

National Employment Lawyers Association, Florida Chapter Conference

Cross-Examination and Direct Examination of Witnesses

2007

National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention - Puerto Rico

Defending Summary Judgment Motions

2007

Florida Employment Lawyers Association Spring Conference

Roundtable Discussion of Labor & Employment Issues

2006

Advanced Labor Topics

The Future of labor & Employment Law Practice

Publications

Activity

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