$ 375-450 per hour
Keith Michael Stern
About Keith
Biography
Keith M. Stern, an employment attorney, litigates complex individual and class/collective actions in federal courts throughout Florida and the United States. Mr. Stern is dedicated to vindicating workers’ rights in all aspects of their employment. Mr. Stern’s wage & hour practice focuses on securing unpaid overtime wages for employees who have been: improperly classified as “independent contractors” or as “exempt;” paid straight-time wages for their overtime hours worked; subjected to deductions from their salaried wages for only partial day’s absences from work; shorted hours from their paycheck despite working more than forty (40) hours per week; deprived of overtime compensation for time spent traveling for their job throughout the course of a work day; paid commission wages without being paid any overtime pay; and paid in tips without receiving the full extent of their wages, including the minimum wage, required by law.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
85%
25 years | 2,500 cases
Discrimination
15%
25 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 25 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Keith M. Stern, P.A.
One Flagler, 14 NE 1st Ave, Ste 800, Miami, FL, 33132
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Posted by A.D. | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very good lawyer
Keith Stern took my case after another lawyer rejected it. He fought for my rights aggressively and got me a good settlement. I highly recommend Keith Stern.
Posted by Cherie | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Not your average lawyer.. He is the best!!
My case started with the Big guy Morgan and Morgan but because their so Big it turned out to be a conflict of interest and I was referred to Keith and couldn't of been happier. He took my case which could of been straight forward except my case found its way in front of a not so conventional judge. K...
Posted by Brian | August 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Stern, Overtime expert
Keith was hired to help me recover overtime wages. He was extremely thorough and fair in the way he handled the case and was successful in wining in my favor.
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Received my back overtime
Excellent job fast Work Received my back wages and overtime Would highly recommend
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Overtime settlement
I hired Keith Stern because I was owed back overtime from my previous Employer he got me a settlement That was more than I expected and it was Done in a very fast professional Manner and I would highly recommend him to Anyone
Keith Michael Stern's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Keith since 2013 and we've worked together on two successful cases. He's an outstanding lawyer and fights hard for his clients. I highly recommend him."
"Keith is an expert in Employment & Labor law. His vast experience is demonstrated in his zealous and passionate representation of his clients. He is caring and provides personal attention to each client's needs."
"Excellent attorney who focuses on employment law matters. I have had cases both against him and as co-counsel and have always been impressed."
"I have worked with Keith on numerous wage and hour FLSA cases. Keith is an excellent lawyer who is very knowledgeable about employment law and is an excellent advocate for clients."
"Keith Stern is perhaps the leading source expert on issues pertaining to employment law in South Florida. In addition to his firm grasp of case law and legal trends, he treats clients with limitless professionalism and respect."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Founder/Owner, Law Office of Keith M. Stern, P.A.
2004 - Present
Of Counsel Attorney, Shavitz Law Group
2001 - 2004
Founder/Owner, Keith M. Stern, P.A.
2000 - 2001
Associate, Allen, Noton & Blue, P.A.
Associations
2001 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
Florida Bar
South Palm Beach County Bar Association
Federal Bar Association; American Bar Association
Florida chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Milbourn v. Aarmada Prot. Sys. 2000, Inc./Polycarpe v. E & S Landscaping Serv., 616 F.3d 1217 (11th. Cir. 2010)
Federal appellate Court ruled that the standard to determine whether a local business is an enterprise covered by the FLSA is whether the "goods" or "materials" used or sold by the business were previously produced for or traveled across State lines.
Byrd v. BT Foods, Inc., 948 So. 2d 921 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007)
Florida appellate court held that employer was not entitled to summary judgment of employee's unlawful termination claim because employee with HIV was "handicapped" under Florida law.
Ramos-Gomez v. Educational Development Center, Inc., 164 Fed. Appx. 942 (11th Cir. 2006)
Federal Appeals Court ruled in favor of employee's entitlement to be receive the settlement money.
Vega v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission, 833 So. 2d 310 (Fla. 3d DCA 2003)
Employee prevailed in recovering unemployment compensation benefits.
Education
2000
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I spoke to a FL attorney about my unpaid overtime case and he sent me a contract stating he would be paid all the attorney fees?
05 May 2025
Q&A
Employee retaliation against a injured worker?
11 Sep 2019
Q&A
Does a settlement in a class action case preclude me from seeking back overtime pay?
20 Aug 2019