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Jay Paul Lechner
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Biography
Selected as Tampa Bay "Lawyer of the Year" - Employment Law, Management (Best Lawyers/US News and World Report) in 2018 and 2020 (St. Petersburg)
Florida Bar Board Certified Labor & Employment Attorney (2009 - 2024)
Repeatedly recognized by US News and World Report as one of the "Best Lawyers" in Tampa Bay
Former Professor of Employment Law at University of South Florida
Representing businesses and individuals in all workplace disputes - Whistleblower - Overtime - Discrimination - FMLA - ADA - Harassment - Noncompete - Wrongful Termination
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Licensed in Florida for 24 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Cantrell Schuette
401 E. Jackson St., Ste 2340, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Posted by Joanne | June 09, 2015
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Mr. Lechner helped me understand my rights and resolved my problems beyond my expectations! I'm so grateful for his guidance and experience. I consulted with a few other attorneys, but felt Mr. Lechner was working in my near interest and most honest.
Jay Paul Lechner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Lechner is a steadfast and diligent attorney who provides superior service representing either plaintiff or defendant in Employment Law cases in state and Federal Court. You can depend on him to see your legal issue through to the end in a timely and professional manner."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is, hands down, an excellent employment lawyer. He is board certified with a wealth of experience representing both employers and employees in every conceivable employment dispute imaginable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lechner is on the cutting-edge of his field. He exhibits patience and understanding when answering his clients' questions, and he truly cares about protecting his clients and their legal interests."
"Jay is the finest Employment lawyer in Florida based on my 13 years in practice. He is Board Certified and clients are benefited by his many years of practice in State and Federal Court. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is the premier employment lawyer in Florida. He provides great counsel for any company with employees and employment issues in Florida."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Lawyer of the Year, Employment Law - Management (St. Petersburg), US News & World Report
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Volunteer of the Year, Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Section
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2010
, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Board Certified - Labor & Employment Law, Florida Bar
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Partner, Cantrell Schuette PA
2021 - 2022
Adjunct Professor - Employment Law, University Of South Florida
2019 - 2025
President, Lechner Law
1996 - 1998
Volunteer Fire Fighter, Voorhees Fire District
Associations
2001 - Present
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2013 - 2019
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section, Publications CommitteeChair
2013 - 2021
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law SectionExecutive Council
2009 - 2011
Florida Bar, Judicial Independence CommitteeMember
2004 - 2012
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee, Sarbanes-Oxley Act SubcommitteeMember
2003 - 2004
Florida Bar, Florida Bar Journal/News Editorial Board Services CommitteeChair
2002 - 2022
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee, Fair Labor Standards Act SubcommitteeMember
2001 - 2020
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Federal Labor Standards Legislation CommitteeMember
2001 - 2017
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2001 - 2007
Tampa Bay American Inn of CourtMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Maidani v. Hillsborough Cty., 57 So. 3d 856 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011)
Rowsey v. Univ. of S. Fla. Bd. of Trustees, 38 So. 3d 779 (Fla. 2d DCA 2010)
Hubbard v. Hillsborough Cty. Civil Service Bd., 977 So. 2d 586 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008)
Brock v. Gee, 983 So. 2d 586 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008)
Maggio v. Fla. Dep't of Labor & Emp't Sec., 899 So. 2d 1075 (Fla. 2005)
Gonzalez v. Colonial Bank & Chillura, 892 So. 2d 1075 (Fla. 2d DCA 2004)
I2 Telecom Int'l, Inc. v. Palmeter, 939 So. 2d 99 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006)
Chandler v. Sec. of Fla. Dep't of Transp., 695 F.3d 1194 (11th Cir. 2012)
McIntyre v. Delhaize America, Inc., 403 Fed. Appx 448 (11th Cir. 2010)
Gant v. Kash n' Karry Food Stores, Inc., 390 Fed. Appx 943 (11th Cir. 2010)
Palma v. MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., 18 F. Supp. 3d 1346 (M.D. Fla. 2014)
Molina v. South Fla. Express Bankserv, Inc., 420 F. Supp. 2d 1276 (M.D. Fla. 2006)
Education
2001
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, with honors
1990
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2019
2016
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
Eleventh Circuit: Failure to Follow Progressive Discipline Policy Is Circumstantial Evidence of Discrimination
2015
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
Recent Employment Decisions Regarding Package Delivery Workers
2014
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
U.S. Supreme Court: Donning and Doffing of Protective Gear is “Changing Clothes” Under FLSA
2014
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
Eleventh Circuit: First Amendment Does Not Protect Speech That Implicitly Encourages Retaliatory Harassment By Coworkers
2013
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
Class Action Waivers in FLSA Cases Upheld by Eighth Circuit
2013
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
Eleventh Circuit Further Undermines Defense Strategy of Avoiding Attorneys’ Fees in FLSA Cases by Tendering Full Relief
2012
National Law Review
DOL, Courts Interpretations of SOX Grow More Divergent
2012
National Law Review
Why You Should Check With Legal Before Searching Employee’s Emails
2012
National Law Review
“Illegal” job interview questions?
2012
2012
National Law Review
May Employers Require Job Applicants To Provide Home Addresses?
2012
2012
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
Yes, Employees May (Sometimes) be Fired for Incriminating Facebook Posts
2012
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
Written Policy for Reporting Time Saves Employer From FLSA Liability
2011
National Law Review
EEOC Publishes Final ADAAA Regulations
2011
2011
National Law Review
Eleventh Circuit rejects overreaching DOL regulation
2011
National Law Review
FMLA for Pets
2011
Lexology
Looking for Love in One of the Wrong Places- Your Employer's Computer
2010
Lexology
Obesity - Physical Characteristic or Physical Impairment under the ADA?
2010
Lexology
Dodd-Frank Amends Sarbanes-Oxley and Creates New Whistleblower Protections
2009
Lexology
Fear of Disparate Impact Liability Does Not Justify Race-Based Employment Decisions After Ricci v. DeStefano
2008
The Checkoff, Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section
Co-Author, "New Florida Law Requires Employers To Provide Domestic Violence Leave"
2007
Engage: The Journal of the Federalist Society Practice Groups
Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Provisions: A Study in Statutory Construction
2006
2006
Lawyer (HCBA)
New Regulations Issued Regarding 'No Match' Letters
2005
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Newsletter
Co-Author, "Annual Update on the Whistleblower Provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002"
2005
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Newsletter
Recent Developments Under The Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Provision
2005
BNA Books
Employment Discrimination Law (Contributor)
2005
Florida Bar Journal
Cover Feature: "The New FLSA White-Collar Regulations - Analysis of Changes"
2005
Lawyer (HCBA)
Florida Outflanks Federalism, USERRA Suits Against the State
2004
2003
2003
Southwestern University Law Review
Learning form Experience: Why Racial Diversity Cannot Be a Legally Compelling Interest in Elementary and Secondary Education
2003
The Checkoff, Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section
2003 Amendments to the Florida Civil Rights Act
2002
Lawyer (HCBA)
ADA 'Threat to Self' Defense - Let the Doctors Decide
2000
The Agenda (Florida Bar)
What Remains of Government Employees' Due Process Rights After Cotton v. Jackson
2000
University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy
Note, "The 1999 Amendments to the Jimmy Ryce Involuntary Civil Commitment for Sexually Violent Predators' Treatment and Care Act; A Dangerous Step Down the Slippery Slope"
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it illegal for an employee to delay payment?
23 Apr 2020
Q&A
Is it legal for an employer to ignore clear and obvious domestic abuse happening to an employee and instead fire them?
05 Mar 2020
Q&A
Is it legal in Florida to work 6 days a week with one day off and no breaks? Why am I not getting overtime?
17 Aug 2019