Lori Adelson has extensive experience representing both private and public sector employers in the area of employment law. She provides legal advice and litigation defense support to company management, human resources professionals and other business partners regarding labor and employment matters that impact their business, such as compensation and benefits, governmental investigations and audits, wage and hour compliance, human resources policies and procedures, employee hiring, discipline and discharge, employee handbooks and contracts, statutory and regulatory compliance, discrimination avoidance, education and training, and risk management.
Ms. Adelson also provides dispute resolution services including mediation, arbitration and neutral fact finding. She also counsels business owners on ADA accessibility and compliance. Prior to joining KDV, Ms. Adelson practiced with a national law firm before founding a boutique labor and employment office, Adelson Law Firm, where she concentrated her practice solely on employment and business matters for employers.
Ms. Adelson regularly lectures on labor and employment law issues at a variety of organizations including bar associations, and national and local human resources associations. She is often quoted as an employment law expert in national and local publications and news sources.
Practice areas
At Adelson Law, we focus on helping companies, business owners, and executives with practical, cost-effective solutions to their labor, employment and business legal needs.
21 years
Ms. Adelson serves as a mediator and neutral investigator for workplace disputes for companies and employers.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
FL | Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 12/20/2020 |
NY | Currently registered | 2000 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 11 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
---|---|---|
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2011 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
President | HR Law PRO / Adelson Law & Mediation | 2018 - Present |
Partner | Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck LLP | 2017 - Present |
Founding Member | Adelson Law Firm | 2014 - Present |
Partner - Employment | Arnstein & Lehr, LLP | 2011 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Broward County Bar Association, Employment and Labor Law Section | Co-chair | 2015 - Present |
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Executive Council | 2013 - Present |
Jewish Federation of Broward County | Board Member | 2011 - Present |
Society of Human Resources Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member - Labor and Employment Section | 2007 - Present |
Federal Bar Association | Member - Labor and Employment Section | 2006 - Present |
---|
Publication name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Forbes.com | Workplace Snitching: If You See Something, Should You Say Something? | 2015 |
FoxNews.com | Lori Adelson interviewed by Fox Business on how to protect against workplace bullies: | 2014 |
FoxNews.com | Lori Adelson interviewed by Fox Business on Illegal Interview Questions: | 2014 |
Business Insider | Why ‘Innocent Until Proven Guilty’ Doesn’t Hold At The Office: | 2014 |
Business Insider | Legalizing Marijuana Is A ‘Conflict That’s Going To be Huge’ In The Workplace: | 2014 |
FoxBusiness.com | Help! My Boss Friend Requested Me on Facebook | 2014 |
---|---|---|
Fox Business News | Don't Get Sued Over March Madness | 2013 |
Human Resources Executive Online | Navigating the Perils of Reboarding | 2013 |
Business Insider | 11 Common Interview Questions That Are Actually Illegal: | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
Hofstra University School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 1999 |
University of Michigan | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Hospitality Human Resources Association of Broward County Luncheon | Medical Marijuana in the Workplace - What Every Employer Needs to Know | 2015 |
Fox Business News | Workplace Bullying | 2014 |
Fox Business News | Bullying in the Workplace | 2014 |
Fox Business News | Lori Adelson interviewed by Fox Business on how to protect against workplace bullies | 2014 |
Fox Business News | Illegal Interview Questions | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
---|---|
East Coast Karate v Lavalle | Successful appeal |
Taylor v. F & J Food Mart, Inc. et al | Resolved |
Posted by Shawn
Wed Jul 08 2015
Posted by anonymous
Wed Apr 29 2015
Posted by anonymous
Thu Apr 16 2015
Simeon Brier, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Lori is a wonderful employment lawyer. She is pragmatic, knowledgeable and a zealous advocate for her clients. Lori counsels her clients to avoid and solve problems in a conscientious and professional manner.
Michelle Levy, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lori Adelson is a dedicated and detail-oriented attorney. She has an incredible understanding of the nuances of the multitude of employment laws and regulations that businesses have to deal with on a daily basis. Whether you are a brand new business looking for guidance or a well-established business seeking to modify existing employment policies and rules, she applies her business savvy and knowledge of employment regulations to guide you through an otherwise treacherous minefield.