Hourly Rates $300-350/hour
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Mr. Adams received his Juris Doctorate from the Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University, graduating in the top 5% of his class. In law school, Mr. Adams was a member of Law Review, as well as, the Chief Advocate for the Moot Court Honor Society. He attended law school as a Dean Fellow Scholarship recipient. While in law school, Mr. Adams received the “Book Award” (highest grade) in Corporations, Tax, and Appellate Practice. Prior to seeking higher education, Mr. Adams served in the United States Army and the New Jersey Army National Guard. He is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War, where he received a Commendation for Valor for Action in Combat. He ended his military career at the rank of Sergeant.
Following law school, Mr. Adams was awarded a prestigious Judicial Law Clerk position with the Honorable Melanie May of Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeals. Since completing his Judicial Clerkship, Mr. Adams has focused his practice exclusively on employment and personal injury litigation. His experience includes employment law (for example: Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, COBRA claims, Discrimination, Retaliation, USERRA, and nonpayment of wages), general civil liability (for example: UM, PIP & Bad Faith), and appellate practice.Mr. Adams has successfully represented hundreds of employees seeking damages from their employers in both Federal and State court. He has successfully tried numerous cases, including claims of discrimination, unpaid overtime (Fair Labor Standards Act), and unpaid wages.
Mr. Adams is licensed to represent clients in all Florida State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.Mr. Adams is a founding partner of LaBar | Adams and manages the firm's civil law department.
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2300 E Concord St Orlando, FL 32803-4924 |
| Phone: | 407-835-8968(407) 835-8968 |
| Fax: | 407-835-8969(407) 835-8969 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Nova Law Review | Member | 2000 - 2002 |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section | Member | N/A |
| Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar Wage and Hour Subcommittee | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Top Attorney - Employment | AVVO | 2016 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Client's Choice - Employment | AVVO | 2015 |
| Top Attorney - Employment | AVVO | 2015 |
| Client's Choice - Personal Injury | AVVO | 2015 |
| Top Attorney - Employment | AVVO | 2014 |
| Pro Bono Award | Florida Bar | 2013 |
| Graduated in the top 5% of his class | Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | 2002 |
| Chief Advocate, Moot Court Honor Society | Nova Southeastern Univerisyt- Shepard Broad Law Center | 2001 |
| Law Review | Nova Southeastern University- Shepard Broad Law Center | 2000 |
| Dean Fellow Scholarship | Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | 1999 |
| Valorous Unit Award for Actions in Combat | United States Army | 1990 |
| "Book Award” in Corporations, Tax, and Appellate Practice | Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | 2024 |
| "Book Award” in Corporations, Tax, and Appellate Practice | Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | 2024 |
| "Book Award” in Corporations, Tax, and Appellate Practice | Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | 2024 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Kean College of New Jersey | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| Kenneth A. Dyer, Jr., et. al. v. M & M Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., et. al. Case No.: 6:15-cv-959-Orl-37KRS (M.D. Fla. 2015) | Class Common Fund Settlement |
| LeBlanc, et. al. v. USG7, LLC and USDS, LLC d/b/a Fugitive Extraditions Unit, Case No.: 6:12-cv-1235-Orl-41TBS (M.D. Fla. 2012) | Judgment |
| Muhamad M. Halaoui v. Renaissance Hotel Operating, Co., Case No.: 6:13-cv-1839-Orl-40TBS (M.D. Fla. 2013) | Settlement |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 573442 | Member in Good Standing | 2002 | 09/12/2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Committee | State of the Orange County Bar Labor & Employment Committee | 2017 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Judicial Law Clerk | Florida Fourth District Court Of Appeal | 2002 - 2003 |
| Trial Attorney | Pantas Law Firm | 2005 - 2007 |
| Partner | LaBar & Adams, P.A. | N/A |
