Tom focuses his practice on counseling and representing employers in all areas of labor and employment law. He defends employers against claims brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA and the Florida Civil Rights Act. He has extensive experience representing unionized employers on labor law matters.
His practice also involves defending employers against tort claims such as invasion of privacy, negligent retention, defamation and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. Tom practices before federal and state courts and administrative agencies throughout the United States.
Insights
- Author, Florida Bolsters Enforceability of Certain Noncompete Agreements, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, July 11, 2025
- Author, New Utah and Florida Laws Restrict Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 19, 2021
- Author, Request for Leave Not a Reasonable Accommodation for Temporary Employee, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, July 20, 2017
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law – Management, 2020-2026
- Named to “Florida Super Lawyers,” Employment Litigation: Defense, Employment & Labor, Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2007, 2009-2013, 2016-2019
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2010