A. Andrew OBeidy
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
13 years
13 years
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
Location
OBEIDY & ASSOCIATES, PA
2755 East Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 225, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306
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A. Andrew OBeidy's Reviews
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25 Client Reviews
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Posted by Diane | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Highly Recommended
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2016 | Employment & Labor
Highly recommend!
I was a victim of harassment in my workplace for a long period of time, which caused many sleepless nights. I felt my only option was to find another job until I spoke with Mr. Obeidy. He clarified the legalities of my situation, and helped me to understand that I’m not alone. Mr. Obeidy was extre...
A. Andrew OBeidy's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2024
updated on 05/28/2024An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
1993
Farm Society, University of Virginia
Work Experience
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.
Associations
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
Education
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2017
Languages
French
Arabic
Spanish
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers