$ 350-400 per hour
Scott Christopher Adams
About Scott
Biography
Mr. Adams received his Juris Doctorate from the Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University, graduating in the top 5% of his class. In law school, Mr. Adams was a member of Law Review, as well as, the Chief Advocate for the Moot Court Honor Society. He attended law school as a Dean Fellow Scholarship recipient. While in law school, Mr. Adams received the “Book Award” (highest grade) in Corporations, Tax, and Appellate Practice. Prior to seeking higher education, Mr. Adams served in the United States Army and the New Jersey Army National Guard. He is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War, where he received a Commendation for Valor for Action in Combat. He ended his military career at the rank of Sergeant.
Following law school, Mr. Adams was awarded a prestigious Judicial Law Clerk position with the Honorable Melanie May of Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeals. Since completing his Judicial Clerkship, Mr. Adams has focused his practice exclusively on employment and personal injury litigation. His experience includes employment law (for example: Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, COBRA claims, Discrimination, Retaliation, USERRA, and nonpayment of wages), general civil liability (for example: UM, PIP & Bad Faith), and appellate practice.
Mr. Adams has successfully represented hundreds of employees seeking damages from their employers in both Federal and State court. He has successfully tried numerous cases, including claims of discrimination, unpaid overtime (Fair Labor Standards Act), and unpaid wages.
Mr. Adams is licensed to represent clients in all Florida State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Mr. Adams is a founding partner of LaBar | Adams and manages the firm's civil law department.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
40%-40%
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Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
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Location
LaBar & Adams, P.A.
2300 E. Concord Street, Orlando, FL, 32803
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality
Posted by Richard | November 27, 2017 | Employment & Labor
Uncommitted To Appointments
Contacted Scott Adams office on Oct 31st 2017 for a contractual labor dispute with an employer. Was contacted on November 7th by Scott Adams and scheduled a 10am meeting for November 8th with Scott Adams to review my case and discuss my legal options. I was already concerned that due to not hearing f...
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Replied last November 27, 2017LaBar Adams strives to meet the needs of all its potential clients. We appreciate you alerting us to your experience. We will review our procedures to ensure that all potential clients and inquiries receive the appropriate attention. We are thankful to the hundreds of prior clients that have entrusted their legal issue to our law firm and look forward to serving many more in our community.
Posted by Ernesto | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent
Mr. Adams is an excellent lawyer because he managed my case in an promptly fashion. He kept me informed all the time and answered my emails and phone calls whenever possible. Also, he help me obtained what I was entitled to. I am very pleased that Justice prevailed in my case. I will contact Mr. A...
Scott Christopher Adams's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"Scott Adams practices with great professionalism and has a strong knowledge of employment law - I'm pleased to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
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
N/A
"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 SubcommitteeMember
2013 - Present
Central Florida Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
2006 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
2000 - 2002
Nova Law ReviewMember
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
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
2016
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2015
LaBar Adams
Protecting Employee’s Civil Rights
2015
2015
LaBar Adams
Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment by a Supervisor
2014
Languages
English
Activity
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