A. Andrew OBeidy, Senior Partner/Litigator at OBeidy & Associates, P. A., heads the Labor and Employment Law Division of the firm. Mr. OBeidy's employment practice extends to claims dealing with Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, Overtime, Employment Contracts Negotiation/Enforcement, Tort Claims and Labor Disputes. Mr. OBeidy has lectured on these various Labor and Employment topics throughout his career.
Mr. OBeidy served as a member of Florida National Employment Lawyer's Association's (Florida NELA) Board of Director. Mr. OBeidy continues to be an active member of Florida NELA as well as an active member of the National Employment Lawyer's Association. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regularly refers cases to Mr. OBeidy.
Mr. OBeidy attended the University of Virginia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Thereafter, Mr. OBeidy attended Howard University School of Law in our nation's capital. Upon completion of his studies, Mr. OBeidy returned to Canada to serve in Her Majesty's Royal Canadian Air Force. After receiving his Commission, Mr. OBeidy trained as a pilot and flew various fixed wing aircraft. When he was not in flight training, Mr. OBeidy worked with the Judge Advocate General's Office.
After retiring with distinction from the military, Mr. OBeidy returned to California to practice law. Mr. OBeidy spent four (4) years developing and heading the Employment Law Department at Awad & Awad, LLP. Mr. OBeidy came to south Florida in October 2003 to establish Brody, OBeidy & Marcellus P. A.
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Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
State: California
Acquired: 1999
2755 East Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 225, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306
25 Client Reviews
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Posted by Felicia | June 18, 2018 | Contracts & Agreements
Exceptional Attorney - Highly Recommended
I had an initial consultation with Mr. OBeidy regarding hostile work environment, racial discrimination and concerns with my current non-compete. Although this was a consultation, I felt Mr. OBeidy went above and beyond to explain the legalities regarding my situation. I found him to be extremely t...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2017 | Contracts & Agreements
Whistleblowing retaliation
This was the first time I ever visited a lawyer in 27 years since coming to this Country. As one can imagine, I didn't know what to expect. I explained my situation to Mr. Obeidy and he knew what the law in Florida is with respect to what took place with me at the workplace, even though what the S...
"I have known Andrew for many years now on both a personal and professional level. Andrew is an excellent lawyer and knows the law. He is the attorney you want on your side when you are involved in a legal battle. I would not be doing Andrew full justice if I didn't mention that he is a fighter. A real fighter. We have been practicing marital arts together for so many years, that I lost count. I find him a formidable opponent who does not back down. I know that the fighting spirit he has is not just for the gym. He carries that spirit into his law. I fully endorse Andrew."
"Andrew is an excellent attorney. He is trustworthy, professional and very knowledgeable in the areas in which he practices. I highly endorse this attorney."
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1993
Farm Society, University of Virginia
2010 - Present
Managing Attorney, OBeidy & Associates, PA
2015 - 2015
Attorney, Brody & OBeidy
2015 - 2015
Attorney, Brody OBeidy & Marcellus PA
2015 - 2016
General Counsel, Agaia Inc.
2012 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter)Member
2003 - Present
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2013 - 2014
National Employment Lawyers AssociationDistrict Representative
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
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