Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
4.8 /5.0
19 Client Reviews
$ 250-350 per hour
About Maurice
Biography
Maurice Arcadier graduated from the University of Florida with honors and received a JD/MBA joint degree in 1997. Mr. Arcadier also received an International Law degree from Tulane/La Sorbonne in 1995, and a Bachelors of Arts in Economics in 1994.
After graduation, Mr. Arcadier joined Andersen Consulting, now known as Accenture. During his two year tenure there, he was part of a legal risk management team, providing legal risk management services for Fortune 500 employers. Employers included Citgo, Republic Industries, Motorola, Telco, Teleglobe, and Excel. Mr. Arcadier's role included solving employer/employee issues, risk management strategies, and process consulting.
In 1999, Mr. Arcadier opened his private law firm. Mr. Arcadier started as a general practitioner and trial attorney. In his practice, Mr. Arcadier was involved in the resolution of many business and emplyment law issues and subsequently, in 2006, limited his practice to business and employment law at both the Federal and State level. Mr. Arcadier is Board Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Specialist and Expert in the field of Labor and Employment Law.
In addition to specializing and litigating business and employment law cases, Mr. Arcadier is the managing partner of Arcadier and Associates, a six attorney law firm in Melbourne, Florida. As managing partner, Mr. Arcadier is responsible for the day to day operation of the firm, as well as supervising the work of staff and attorneys.
Mr. Arcadier has also been part of litigating large and interesting cases including: sexual harassment cases, Whistleblower cases, Collective Action FLSA cases, and a Class Action Discrimination Case. Check out the media section to see the Larry King interview, Fox News, Eyewitness news, and other contemporary media venues Mr. Arcadier has participated in with his clients.
When Mr. Arcadier is not representing clients, he is mediating cases helping parties resolve their difference. Mr. Arcadier has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court to serve as a Circuit Court Mediator, and a Florida Foreclosure Mediator.
Mr. Arcadier is licensed to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Florida Supreme Court, The Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Experienced & aggressive attorney. Dedicated to our clients and their diverse legal needs.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
40%
Business
20%
Corporate and Incorporation
15%
Criminal Defense
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Maurice Arcadier
(321) 953-6075
Fax
2815 W New Haven Ave Ste 304, Melbourne, FL, 329043655
melbournelegalteam.comGallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Maurice online.
Maurice Arcadier's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Warm, professional and to the point.
I visited MA this past week on an employment matter. [Fees were clearly noted prior to the consult] His questions were focused and correctly directed me to issues of which I was unaware, but now am. He was warm, helpful, professional, courteous and direct. I couldn't have asked for anythin...
Posted by Jacques Blondeau | November 1, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Severance package agreement
Great listener, very professional Provided great recommendations Made me feel better with the severance package proposal.
Posted by Mazen Ramadan | July 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Phenomenal Support!!
I reached out to Maurice with an international employment issue where my company wasn't honoring their verbal contracts with me or providing me with legality in the country I was working in. Maurice truly Helped guide me through the process to get the best possible outcome and to understand the law a...
Posted by Kevin | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Law Firm in Florida - Arcadier & Associates
I began working with Maurice Arcadier over 10 years ago, and he provided exceptional business support for our employee policies. With his advice we were able to reduce our Workman's Compensation exposure (return to work program) and be able to offer comprehensive and fair employment policies with ou...
Posted by CindyJ. | November 10, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
He's real...
I spoke to him a couple of years ago about a work related problem and he was professional, understanding and compassionate. He even kept answering questions I would send him a couple of months after our consultation! I respect that very much! I have since referred him to a friend and look forward to ...
Maurice Arcadier's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Maurice is an example of expertise in his field."
"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Maurice. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known Maurice for 7 years and I have had the opportunity to serve as an expert fee witness on several of the cases he has won. As a result, I can say that he is an excellent litigator and an outstanding trial and appellate advocate. I fully endorse Attorney Arcadier."
"Mr. Arcadier is a knowledgeable, experienced, accomplished employment lawyer who I have known for several years. It is without reservation that I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Maurice is a proven and very talented attorney who gets excellent results for his clients. He is also a wonderful colleague who brings strong legal skills to challenging cases. I endorse his work without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maurice is intelligent, hard-working, and most-importantly, he cares about our clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maurice is an experienced hard working attorney that always gets the most for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Arcadier has appeared in numerous television interviews for his zealous representation of his clients in the area of employment law. He is dedicated to fighting for his client's rights and achieving the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend Mr. Arcadier."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Board Certified - Labor & Employment Law, Florida Bar
2011
AV Rated, Martindale Hubble
1997
Book Award in Civil Trial, University of Florida
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Managing Partner, Arcadier and Associates
1900 - Present
Board Certified, AV Rated Attorney, Arcadier Biggie & Wood, PLLC
2001 - 2002
Adjunct Professor, Law and Economics, Florida Internation University
1997 - 1999
Consultant, Andersen Consulting
Associations
2011 - Present
Association of Wage & Hour AttorneysActive Member
2006 - Present
Brevard County Bar AssociationActive Member
2006 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationActive Member
2006 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter)Active Member
2001 - Present
NASDActive Member
2000 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Florida BarMember
2002 - 2006
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersAffiliate Member
1999 - 2006
Miami County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Romero v. FPL
Resolved
Foley v. Van Der Wiele
Complete Success
Stebbins v. Appliance Direct
Complete Success. Full Award
Rolf v. City of Palm Bay
Complete Victory
Blizzard v. Appliance Direct
Won on Appeal - Reversed Directed Verdict, Published Opinion
Education
1997
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Law, JD
1997
University of Florida
MBA
1996
Tulane/La Sorbonne
1994
University of Florida
BA
1993
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Larry King Live
Federal Whistleblower
2010
Inside Edition
Wrongful Termination
2010
Good Morning America
Florida Whistleblower Law
2010
Eric Boiling News Hour
Whistleblower Law
2009
Legal Radio Talk Show
Employment Law
2009
Channel 9 News Hour
Unpaid Overtime
2002
Florida International University Law and Economics Seminar
The Economics of Law
Publications
2011
The Credit Repair Expert
Foreclosures in Brevard County – Current Climate and Legal Options
2011
GoonLineLawyer
Employment Law: Non Compete Agreements
2010
Zomobo
Wrongful Termination
Languages
Spanish
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
In Arizona is it legal for an employer to perform/request an observed drug test for new hires with no prior drug abuse history?
30 Oct 2012
Q&A
I want to sue FL DCF (due retaliation, discrimination and abusive micro-management) that makes me had a TIA and lost my job.
27 Oct 2012