Bailey and Potter, CPA

 


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We are located in Stuart, Florida and have proudly served  the Treasure Coast for thirty years.

Main (772) 287-4444
Jupiter (561) 744-6499
Telefax (772) 220-1489

contact@foxwackeen.com

The Tower Building at Willoughby Commons,
3473 SE Willoughby Boulevard,
Stuart, FL 34994

Fox Wackeen is located near the intersection of Willoughby Boulevard and Indian Street, just North of Indian Street, on the east side of Willoughby Boulevard. Detailed driving directions may be provided on request

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LABOR and EMPLOYMENT LAW                                          Click Here for Attorney Links

Fox, Wackeen, Dungey handles labor and employment issues for both the employer and employee.  Attorney Robert L. Kilbride is Certified by The Florida Bar as an expert in Labor and Employment Law, having achieved the highest rating for this area of the law.  Partner George W. Bush Jr., who is Florida Bar Board Certified in Business Litigation, studied at Cornell University, which is considered one of the nation’s preeminent schools in Labor and Employment Law. Our firm’s board certified attorneys also handle wage and hour cases, employment contracts, severance agreements, non-compete agreements and review of corporate policies and handbooks for federal and state law compliance. Our attorneys also represent and give legal advice to employers and employees regarding unemployment compensation claims and proceedings before the Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission.  They can assist clients with the interpretation and compliance of public and private sector labor and employment law principles, as well as employment discrimination, harassment and employment-related civil rights laws. 

Employment Law issues are extremely complex, with ever-changing Federal and state employment laws as well as case law.  Preparation and knowledge is the key for employers. Our attorneys provide legal advice and representation to employers in the following areas:

  • Wage and Hour Lawsuits Compliance
  • Discrimination and Compliance Training
  • Defense of Charges of Discrimination filed with the EEOC
  • Unemployment Compensation
  • Safety and Risk Management (OSHA)
  • Human Resources Audit
  • Personnel issues
  • Workplace and Office Policy Manuals
  • Employment, Severance and Non-Compete Agreements
  • Legally and Effectively Responding to Union Organization Campaigns
  • Americans With Disabilities Acts (ADA, ADDA etc.)
  • Family Medical Leave Act

Our attorneys are also available to assist employees with issues affecting their employment or potential employment:

  • Overtime, salary and wage issues
  • Discrimination in hiring, promotion or treatment
  • Sexual harassment

Choosing an attorney can be a difficult decision.  Some of the qualifications you may wish to consider:

Attorneys George W. Bush, Jr. and Robert Kilbride focus on Employment Law, Labor Law and Business Litigation. Mr. Bush is Florida Bar Board Certified as a specialist in the area of Business Litigation. Mr. Kilbride is an expert in Labor and Employment Law as a Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer in that area of practice. This means that they have met the rigorous requirements of the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education for their area of expertise, which include practicing in the area of law in which certification is sought for at least five years, obtaining favorable peer reviews, and successfully taking a lengthy written examination.

  • Experience:
    Our attorneys have nearly 50 years' combined experience in Business, Labor and Employment Law. Bringing experience from the business world into the law firm has provided them with additional skills in practical application of the law with an eye on the importance of the bottom line.

  • Respect:
    Clients, judges and opposing attorneys have come to respect and appreciate our firm’s integrity and high ethical standards. Like Fox, Wackeen, Dungey itself, Mr. Bush and Mr. Kilbride have been awarded the Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory’s highest honor: an “AV” rating. This rating is based exclusively on opinions expressed confidentially by their peers and judges resulting from an extensive review of their legal expertise and professional reputation. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the “AV” rating signifies that the recipient’s legal abilities are of the very highest standard, and that his professional ethics and conduct are above question.

  • Ability to Bring a Case to Trial
     Our attorneys review evidence available to determine the merits of your case and work with you to establish reasonable and realistic goals. They have the experience to negotiate a settlement, evaluate the fairness of a settlement offer and conduct a trial before a judge or jury when necessary. We employ the most effective trial techniques and strategies, including the use of demonstrative aids and expert witnesses.

If you or your company require assistance with any Labor or Employment Law matters,  please call our office at 772.287.4444 to schedule an appointment.