A. Andrew OBeidy

Three years ago I came to Mr OBeidy in desperation. I had just been forced to resign from Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) and had no idea what to do. I contacted him over the phone, and within 5 minutes of our conversation he wanted to meet with me in person. The next day I had the pleasure of meet...ing him along with his aide, Lexi Kirby. They immediately demonstrated their professionalism as well as capability in taking on my case. Mr OBeidy knew right away how he was going to win my lawsuit against BSO, and offered me sound advice going forward. Though humble, I will admit that I am a HIGHLY DECORATED combat veteran. My immediate supervisor at BSO was jealous of that, and ultimately discriminated against me because of my service. I made a complaint, BSO chose to side with that individual, and I was retaliated against by BSO by being terminated for that complaint. Over a 3 year period, Mr OBeidy, Lexi, and myself have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. BSO has a reputation of “playing dirty,” and they most certainly earned that reputation while in litigation with my team. Ultimately, I wanted JUSTICE for what had happened to me. I WAS NOT GOING TO SETTLE. BSO would not be able to pay me to “shut up” about what had transpired while I was employed there and the kind of repugnant behavior that they had condoned. I wanted to go to federal court. Mr OBeidy, though diligently explaining the potential risks involved, was willing to proceed. Poetically, the trial was scheduled on the week that would mark the 3 year anniversary of my unjust termination with BSO. Andrew and his small team, in the form of david, was going against the G O L I A T H that BSO is. As anticipated, BSO continued to play dirty throughout the entire trial, as they continued to mock and belittle my military service. Mr OBeidy and his team comprised of both Lexi and David Coll were ultimately VICTORIOUS over BSO. The jury rendered a verdict declaring that BSO had in fact both discriminated against me for my military service and retaliated against me by terminating me based on the complaint that I had made about discrimination. MR OBEIDY AND HIS TEAM HAD WON A CASE IN FEDERAL COURT AGAINST THE LARGEST GOVERNMENT ENTITY IN BROWARD COUNTY AS WELL AS THE SECOND LARGEST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. This case will certainly set precedence in the court system for eternity. Mr OBeidy and his team were willing to go to war with me. I had no idea what his closing statement would be during the trial, and I am man enough to admit that I teared up when he stated that he would be willing to take on my trial again. And again. And again, despite at that time not knowing what the outcome would be. Mr OBeidy, as well as Lexi Kirby, have both earned my lifelong respect. I WILL “go to war” with them. Any time either of these two upstanding individuals go to trial, I will ensure to the best of my abilities that I will be present in the courtroom for both support and as a reminder of the VICTORY that they worked so to achieve in my trail.

After hearing my case regarding unfair firing Andrew OBeidy reassured me that I was wronged, despite the slim possibility of a decision in my favor in Florida's legal work climate However thanks to Andrew's professional handling, empathy and attention to detail the outcome brought back the confid...ence and self respect I need to approach the working world once again. THANK YOU Andrew be patient all regardless of the time it takes,

I hired Mr. OBeidy for a wrongful termination suit with my former employer. He was very honest with his recommendations and he helped me navigate through a very difficult time. Not only did we win that settlement, I called him with a very short turn around (literally days) on an unemployment hearing ...my employer was trying to appeal and he won that too. I couldn't have asked for anyone better to represent me.

I am a professional in my field for over 15 years and to be unjustly terminated, was one of the scariest moments in my life. Mr. Obeidy not only sought out justice, but provided reassurance and a sense of calm for my family and I. He was successful in getting me financially compensated, but more impo...rtantly, saving my character and professional reputation and for that I am eteranlly grateful.