$ 375-450 per hour
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.
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Practice Areas
25 years | 2,500 cases
25 years | 500 cases
$ 375-450 per hour
33%-40%
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One Flagler, 14 NE 1st Ave, Ste 800, Miami, FL, 33132
25 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jodie | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
No need to worry!
Keith Stern was great! I was very skeptical about pursuing anything towards a previous employer but I knew I was treated unfairly. When I had my consult with him he made me feel at ease and anything I did not understand he patiently explained to me everything step by step. Even through the whole proc...
Posted by JB | June 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Amazing!
Keith is amazing!. Keith and his team really guide you through all the process and possibilities available to you. He always took time to make sure that I understood every single detail of what he was doing and why. Great person to have on your side when litigating with a former employer. If you're...
Posted by JC | May 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Former Client
I was referred to Keith Stern by another lawyer. From day one , I was impressed. Keith always explained each and every step of the case he would work on for me against my former employer. Keith filed the papers quickly and always kept me updated. He would ask what would I be happy with in the outcome...
Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Keith Stern (employment attorney) is simply the best
In need of an employment attorney? Please do not look any further than Keith M. Stern. I was referred to Mr. Stern by another attorney and I am grateful and thankful that Mr. Stern handled my employment case. He handled the case with dignity and respect. I was very impressed the moment I met and got ...
Posted by Howard | April 07, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Highly Recommend
Keith Stern is simply the best labor and employment attorney in south Florida. He is always available for his clients and will go the extra yard to make sure you're completely satisfied. He is a true professional and I'm proud to say he is my attorney when it comes to these legal matters!
"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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2015
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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.
2001 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
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.
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.
Federal Appeals Court ruled in favor of employee's entitlement to be receive the settlement money.
Employee prevailed in recovering unemployment compensation benefits.
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
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
Employee retaliation against a injured worker?
11 Sep 2019
Does a settlement in a class action case preclude me from seeking back overtime pay?
20 Aug 2019