A Florida Employment Law Firm

At The Law Offices of Archibald J. Thomas, III, P.A. our practice is limited to the representation of individuals in labor and employment related matters. We do not represent employers. We represent employees only and the firm does not practice in any other area of the law. We handle wrongful discharge cases, employment discrimination cases, including sex, age, race, national origin, disability, pregnancy and religious discrimination, wage and hour claims, including overtime and minimum wage, harassment, whistleblowing, retaliation, severance negotiations, executive termination and compensation matters, employment contract cases, non-compete agreements and other business related claims, employment related torts, and all other aspects of the employment relationship. We also represent federal, state and local government employees before such administrative agencies as the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Public Employees Relations Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Florida Commission On Human Relations Commission, the Division of Administrative Hearings, Civil Service Commissions, School Boards, and before various other boards, commissions or agencies. In addition we represent union members and other employees in grievance and arbitration proceedings.

The firm was recognized in 2019 by U.S. News and World Report as the only Jacksonville law firm ranked as a Tier 1 firm for both Employment Law for Individuals and Labor & Employment Litigation.

Advocates for the Rights of Employees

Our firm is committed to advancing the rights of employees in the workplace. Our lawyers are members and avid supporters of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the only national lawyers association committed to this goal by passage of legislation and by development of the law through the courts. Our firm has received the highest rating given to law firms from the Martindale-Hubbell lawyer rating service for ethical standards and legal ability. If you need an employee rights law firm, please contact The Law Offices of Archibald J. Thomas, III, P.A..

Fees

Our fee arrangement for services depends on the case and cannot be determined until your situation is reviewed by the attorney. Although we do charge a fee for the initial consultation, our fee for this service is less than our usual and customary hourly rate. Currently, the fee charged for the initial consultation is between $85 and $125 for a half hour consultation depending on the attorney.