Scott Christopher Adams

Scott Christopher Adams

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Class Action, Discrimination ... +3 more

2300 E. Concord Street, Orlando, FL

About Scott

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Contingency

40%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

LaBar & Adams, P.A.

2300 E. Concord Street, Orlando, FL, 32803

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Scott Christopher Adams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by bernhard | February 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Bernhard Junkert. Food consultant.

Thank you so much Scott Adams for your help. I was nervous to meet you i didn't know if you are going to be the wright attorney for my case. when you start talking I knew you are. you care about my case you explain my case word by word ,you answer the phone when I had questions. my case was resolv...ed sooner than I expected. you gave me confidence that everything is going to be Ok. and it was.I will recommend you 100%. excellent work. and excellent person. Thank you again for your help Scott.

Posted by Walter | January 26, 2015

Thank you for believing in me!

I am honored to express myself regarding the outstanding service that I received from Attorney Adams and his associates. Their level of professionalism goes farther than any firm that I’ve experienced thus far in my lifetime. My expressions don’t only stem from the outcome in my case but also reflect...s Mr. Adams' patience, thorough counseling, honesty, superb intelligences, and always kindness toward me throughout my case. Mr. Adams and his associates were always respectful and compassionate to me despite the sometime low periods during my case. I really appreciate what they have done for me and will always reach out to them first for any legal counseling whether in or out of their scope to practice. Thank you. Walter G

Posted by Joe | September 08, 2013 | Employment & Labor

You will not be sorry if you hire this attorney! Vast connections, well liked, great negotiator, U.S. Veteran, HE WILL WIN!

Mr. Adams represented me in an employment law matter where the Nasdaq 100 company I worked for terminated my employment in retaliation for reporting an HR incident on three different unprofessional managers and after I was subpoenaed as a witness in a nationwide trial. Although my former employer wa...s creative in how they timed and documented their events, they forgot one thing, their overtime practices were illegal. Mr. Adams chose a strategic approach and was able to recover a substantial amount of funds that my employer failed to pay. If your company is not willing to do the right thing, Mr. Adams will make sure they eventually do. Don't try to go it alone against your company if they are bullying you and do not chose one of the big name firms where you are a number. I had been to 2 lawyers, one said just forget it and move on with my life, the second wanted $15,000 upfront. Mr. Adams took the case on a contingent basis. Mr. Adams has a relationship with many attorneys in the area and does not have to bully his way through the system. He is extremely professional and I would highly recommend him for your legal matter. Mr. Adams truly cares about your case and will take care of you. His paralegal Judy is also extremely diligent and helpful. Judy also cares about your case and will spend that extra two hours after work if need be to get the facts straight or to take care of a pending issue. Mr. Adams and Judy are a force to be reckoned with. Together with Mr. Labar and the rest of the staff... they are my DREAM TEAM!

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2011 | Employment & Labor

A guiding light

He helped me understand the law as it related to my case. Without Scott and his firm I would never have recovered my unpaid wages. He is understanding and very trustworthy, easy t talk to and and answers questions in a friendly but direct manner. Never makes you feel uncomfortable. If you need a ...great attorney, I highly recommend Scott and his staff.

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Scott Christopher Adams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tyrone Adams

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Scott Adams is a leader in our community. He is currently the chair of the Orange County Bar Association Labor and Employment Committee. Here he serves as a mentor to other attorneys on the committee, including me. Scott is also involved in the community. This year, for example, our committee had a fundraiser to provide presents to foster children in a local foster home. Attorney Scott Adams and I not only share our last name but also our passion for the community and the interest in the employment area of law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jack Krumbein

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott is my number 1 go to lawyer for all matters employment & labor. He is thorough and cares about his cases. A true professional in every respect."

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N. James Turner

Employment and labor lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Wynne

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Adams is an excellent attorney, and a passionate advocate for his clients. I've had the pleasure of knowing him for the past few years, and I can honestly say he is one of the smartest, most driven lawyers I have ever met."

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Franklin Jara

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not only does Scott Adams have a sharp legal mind, he is mindful of his clients needs and endeavors to obtain the best result for his clients. Expect professionalism and commitment. I endorse this lawyer."

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Thaddeus Wexler

Litigation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Budgen

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Scott over 5 years. He is a professional and thorough attorney. He leaves no stone unturned and has no problem seeing a case through its needed completion, regardless of whether it needs to be tried."

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Lan Kennedy-Davis

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Adams, who is a very professional and courteous lawyer who I have had the pleasure of working with. I trust Mr. Adams enough to refer my own clients to Mr. Adams."

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Cynthia Conlin

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Adams practices with great professionalism and has a strong knowledge of employment law - I'm pleased to endorse him."

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N. Labar

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tyrone Adams

Employment and labor lawyer

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Don McManus

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jack Krumbein

Litigation lawyer

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William Wynne

Criminal defense lawyer

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N. Labar

Employment and labor lawyer

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Thaddeus Wexler

Unknown lawyer

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Franklin Jara

General practice lawyer

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Cynthia Conlin

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Bradley Davis

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Lan Kennedy-Davis

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Todd Budgen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Employment Verdicts in American in 2019, TopVerdict

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Attorney - Employment, AVVO

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client's Choice - Employment, AVVO

2015

Top Attorney - Employment, AVVO

2015

Client's Choice - Personal Injury, AVVO

2014

Top Attorney - Employment, AVVO

2013

Pro Bono Award, Florida Bar

2002

Graduated in the top 5% of his class, Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

2001

Chief Advocate, Moot Court Honor Society, Nova Southeastern Univerisyt- Shepard Broad Law Center

2000

Law Review, Nova Southeastern University- Shepard Broad Law Center

1999

Dean Fellow Scholarship, Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

1990

Valorous Unit Award for Actions in Combat, United States Army

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"Book Award” in Corporations, Tax, and Appellate Practice, Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, LaBar & Adams, P.A.

2005 - 2007

Trial Attorney, Pantas Law Firm

2002 - 2003

Judicial Law Clerk, Florida Fourth District Court Of Appeal

Associations

2016 - Present

Florida Bar Wage and Hour Subcommittee

Member

2013 - Present

Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

2006 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - 2002

Nova Law Review

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Resse v. Florida BC Holdings, LLC. d/b/a Synergy Equipment, Case No.: 2017-CA-7010 (Fla. 9th Jud. Cir. 2017)

Verdict and Judgment for $112,790.50 for prior employer's tortious interference with employee's current employment

Dodd v. Seminole County, Florida, Case No.: 6:19-cv-2149-RBD-DCI (M.D. Fla. 2019

$215,000.00 obtained for lost wages, compensatory damages, and attorney's fees and costs

Reese, et. al. v. Florida BC Holding d/b/a Synergy Equipment, Case No.: 6:17-cv-1574-Orl-41GJK (M.D. Fla. 2017)

$363,397.00 recovered in unpaid overtime, liguidated damages, and attorney fees and costs

Belloso v. Asplundh Tree Expert Co., Case No.: 6:17-cv-2020-PBJ-GJK (M.D. Fla. 2017)

Verdict and Judgment for $1,212,080.00 with post verdict settlement totaling $1,500,000.00 inclusive of attorney fees, attorney expenses, and attorney costs.

Kenneth A. Dyer, Jr., et. al. v. M & M Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., et. al. Case No.: 6:15-cv-959-Orl-37KRS (M.D. Fla. 2015)

Class Common Fund Settlement

LeBlanc, et. al. v. USG7, LLC and USDS, LLC d/b/a Fugitive Extraditions Unit, Case No.: 6:12-cv-1235-Orl-41TBS (M.D. Fla. 2012)

Judgment

Muhamad M. Halaoui v. Renaissance Hotel Operating, Co., Case No.: 6:13-cv-1839-Orl-40TBS (M.D. Fla. 2013)

Settlement

Kamal Hmied, et. al., v. Timpano Acquisition, et. al., Case No.: 6:13-cv-1002-Orl-36KRS (M.D. Fla. 2014)

Settlement

Shawn M. Strickland, et. al. v. Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc., et. al., Case No.: 6:13-cv-1000-Orl-28GJK (M.D. Fla. 2014)

Settlement

Claudia S. Caseres v. Texas de Brazil (Orlando) Corporation, Case No.: 6:13-cv-1001-Orl-37KRS (M.D. Fla. 2013)

Settlement

Jerman R. Wheeler v. Blackbear Two, LLC., Case No.: 6:12-cv-583-Orl-37TBS (M.D. Fla. 2014

Settlement

Hector Lugo v. Hulett Enviromental Services, Inc., Case No.: 6:10-cv-01252-ACC-DAB (M.D. Fla. 2011)

Settlement

James P. Buckley v. Petland Orlando East, Case No.: 6:13-cv-1002-CEH-KRS (M.D. Fla. 2009)

Jury Verdict

Michael D. Bailey v. Final Touch Acrylic Spray Decks, Inc., Case No.: 6:06-cv-1578-Orl-19JGG (M.D. Fla. 2008)

Jury Verdict

Karen Kennedy-Tyrus v. A Woman's Touch In Health Care, Inc., 07-SC-4153 (Fla. 18th Jud. Cir. 2007)

Verdict

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Education

2002

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Kean College of New Jersey

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Committee

State of the Orange County Bar Labor & Employment Committee

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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