About David John Linesch
David J. Linesch is the Managing Partner of the Linesch Firm. He is Board Certified as an Employment Law Expert. David has practiced Labor and Employment Law since 1982. Born in Dayton, Ohio, David received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor Degree from The Ohio State University. David has extensive trial experience before various Federal and State tribunals throughout the United States, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. With over 35 years of experience, he has represented employees throughout the United States and in a variety of employment situations. David oversees every employment case directly, and personally meets with every potential client. David has been recognized by many local and national publications as one of the top Labor and Employment lawyers. His Firm is listed in the latest Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers – a distinction shared by only 5% of all law firms in the United States. Additionally, he is named one of “Tampa’s Best Lawyers” by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Recently, David was also inducted into the Pinellas County Urban League’s Hall of Fame for his 20 years as a Board Member, Board Chairman, and Labor Counsel.
Practice Areas
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Resumes
Associations
|
Association name
|
Position name |
Duration |
| National Employment Lawyers Association |
Member |
N/A |
| American Bar Association |
N/A |
N/A |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section |
Former Chairman |
N/A |
Awards
|
Award name
|
Grantor |
Date granted |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2015 |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers |
2015 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2014 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2013 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2012 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2011 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2009 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2007 |
| Super Lawyer |
SuperLawyers |
2006 |
| Board Certified - Labor & Employment Law |
Florida Bar |
2001 |
| Award of Appreciation for Pro Bono Representation |
Clearwater Housing Authority |
2025 |
| Award of Appreciation for Pro Bono Representation |
St. Petersburg Housing Authority |
2025 |
| Hall of Fame Chairman's Award |
Pinellas County Urban League |
2025 |
| Best Law Firms |
U.S. News & World Report |
2025 |
| Award of Appreciation for Pro Bono Representation |
Clearwater Housing Authority |
2025 |
| Award of Appreciation for Pro Bono Representation |
St. Petersburg Housing Authority |
2025 |
| Hall of Fame Chairman's Award |
Pinellas County Urban League |
2025 |
| Best Law Firms |
U.S. News & World Report |
2025 |
| Award of Appreciation for Pro Bono Representation |
Clearwater Housing Authority |
2025 |
| Award of Appreciation for Pro Bono Representation |
St. Petersburg Housing Authority |
2025 |
| Hall of Fame Chairman's Award |
Pinellas County Urban League |
2025 |
| Best Law Firms |
U.S. News & World Report |
2025 |
Education
| School name |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Ohio State University Moritz College of Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1982 |
Legal Cases
| Case name |
Outcome |
| Stahl, et al. v. MasTec, Inc. |
N/A |
License
| State |
Number |
Status |
Acquired |
Updated |
| FL |
376078 |
Member in Good Standing |
1983 |
09/12/2019 |
| OH |
|
Inactive |
1982 |
10/19/2018 |
Publications
| Publication name |
Title |
Date |
| . |
The Florida Employment Law Desk Book |
2025 |
| . |
The Florida Employment Law Desk Book |
2025 |
| . |
The Florida Employment Law Desk Book |
2025 |
Work experience
| Title |
Company name |
Duration |
| Managing Partner |
The Linesch Firm |
N/A |
| Professor |
Stetson Unversity College Of Law |
2001 - 2005 |
Cost
Credit cards accepted, Fixed hourly rates, Fixed fees available
