$ 220-425 per hour
Our firm is committed to advancing the rights of employees in the workplace. Our lawyers are members and avid supporters of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the only national lawyers association committed to this goal through the passage of legislation and by development of the law through the courts. Our firm has received the highest rating given to law firms from the Martindale-Hubbell lawyer rating service for ethical standards and legal ability.
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Practice Areas
42 years | 1,000 cases
42 years | 1,000 cases
42 years | 1,000 cases
42 years | 300 cases
$ 220-425 per hour
33%-40%
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Acquired: 1977
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4651 Salisbury Road, Suite 255, Jacksonville, FL, 32256-0935
8 Client Reviews
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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...
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2011 | Wrongful Termination
not helpful at all
I hired Mr Thomas in hopes of not losing my job in March of last year. After the initial consultation, the only correspondence I received from him was a copy of a letter he sent to my now former employer asking them not to terminate me. I never did receive any other form of correspondence concernin...
Posted by Cloud | December 14, 2009 | Appeals
Unemployment Compensation Appeal representation
Mr Thomas and staff were very courteous and attentive each time I made contact with his office. Mr Thomas and staff followed through with attention to detail on every item and would always return a call without fail if he was unavailable at the time I called. Mr Thomas was very straight forwarded in ...
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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
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
2006 - 2008
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section, Legal Developments CommitteeChair
2004 - 2005
National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter)President
2002 - 2008
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Certification CommitteeCommittee Member
2002 - 2003
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section, Individual Rights CommitteeCo-chair
1982 - 1983
Federal Bar Association (Jacksonville chapter)President
Jury awarded $500,000.00, plus prejudgment interest of $55,650.00
Decision for Petitioner
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
Federal Court Jury awarded maximum compensation allowed by law
1977
Juris Doctorate
2008
Cross-Examination and Direct Examination of Witnesses
2007
Defending Summary Judgment Motions
2007
Roundtable Discussion of Labor & Employment Issues
2006
The Future of labor & Employment Law Practice
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