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Brett Owens is an associate in the Tampa office. His practice focuses on all aspects of labor and employment law, representing clients in a broad range of industries. He defends employers in various actions brought in state and federal courts, including individual claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Brett also assists clients with navigating the myriad of federal and state laws governing the employer-employee relationship to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of litigation. When employers are faced with litigation, Brett strategically relies upon the discovery process to position disputes for an early resolution. Through his advocacy and strategic approach, Brett’s efforts have resulted in numerous voluntary dismissals with prejudice in the early stages of litigation. When necessary, Brett has also assisted with trying several cases to verdict in state court.
Brett earned his JD, cum laude, from the University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law in 2014. Brett also completed his MS in Management in 2011 and his MBA in 2014 from the University of Florida, Hough Graduate School of Business and graduated summa cum laude, with a B.S. in Advertising from the University of Florida in 2010.
While in law school, Brett was a Judicial Intern for the Honorable James S. Moody in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. Additionally, Brett served as President of the Association of Law and Business, Vice President of the Levin College of Law Honor Committee, and Secretary of Florida Blue Key.
| Brett Purcell Owens: | Member at The Fisher Phillips |
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101 E Kennedy Blvd Ste 2350 Tampa, FL 33602-5241 |
| Website: | https://www.fisherphillips.com/attorneys-bowens |
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Fisher Phillips
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Law and Business | President | 2012 - 2013 |
| Florida Bar | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Bar | N/A | 2014 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | N/A | |
| Tampa Bay Wave | Mentor | N/A |
| Tampa Bay Wave | Mentor | N/A |
| Tampa Bay Wave | Mentor | 2018 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Rising Stars List | Florida Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Joseph R. Pisani Service Award | University of Florida | 2010 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2010 |
| University of Florida | MS - Master of Science | 2011 |
| University of Florida | MS - Master of Science | 2011 |
| University of Florida | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2014 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2014 |
| University of Florida | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2014 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2014 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Rodriguez v. Scarcella | Outright Defense Verdict |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 112677 | Member in Good Standing | 2014 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher Phillips Pay Equity Blog | Florida Lawmakers Introduce 2 Pay Equity Bills | 2018 |
| Fisher Phillips Gig Economy Blog | Establishing and Maintaining Loyalty in the Gig Economy | 2018 |
| Fisher Phillips Gig Economy Blog | Leveraging the Gig Economy to Enhance Employee Engagement | 2018 |
| Fisher Phillips Gig Economy Blog | Creating a New Retirement System in the Gig Economy | 2018 |
| Fisher Phillips Gig Economy Blog | Senator Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Overhaul the Gig Economy | 2018 |
| Portfolio Media (Law360) | The Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act – Reducing barriers to saving for retirement and creating new opportunities for the gig economy | 2018 |
| Article | Establish a Culture | 2017 |
| Florda TREP | 7 Topics to Address in Your Employee Handbook | 2017 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Webinar | What Every Employer Needs to Know | 2017 |
| Breakfast Briefing | The Trump Effect: Ten Workplace Law Developments To Be Watching For | 2017 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Attorney | Banker Lopez Gassler P.A. | 2014 - 2016 |
| Associate Attorney | Banker Lopez Gassler P.A. | 2014 - 2016 |
| Associate Attorney | Fisher Phillips | N/A |
| Associate Attorney | Fisher Phillips | 2016 - 1900 |
| Associate Attorney | Fisher Phillips | N/A |
