Employment Contract Attorney in Tampa
Board Certified Employment Law Counsel for Tampa Employees
Employment contracts are written to protect the employer. That’s the starting point every Tampa employee should keep in mind before signing one. At Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC, we practice only employment law, and Ryan Barack and Michelle E. Nadeau are both Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar, the highest level of recognition The Florida Bar grants in a practice area. When we review your employment contract, we bring the same legal foundation we apply to discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases.
We assist Tampa employees with contract review before signing, negotiation of revised terms, and disputes after an employer has failed to honor an agreement. If you’ve been handed an employment agreement, a severance package, or a restrictive covenant and you’re not sure what you’re agreeing to, that’s exactly when to call us.
Don’t sign until you understand what you’re giving up. Call our employment contract lawyers serving Tampa at (727) 202-5840 to schedule a consultation.
Why Tampa Employees Work with Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC
Our attorneys bring a combined 45 years of experience in employment law. We’ve represented thousands of clients and recovered tens of millions of dollars in employment disputes. That track record matters when you’re negotiating against employer-side counsel who drafted the agreement you’re looking at.
When you work with us, you work directly with an attorney. Cases aren’t handed off to paralegals. We’re selective about the matters we take on, which means when we do, we’re prepared and focused. Our attorneys have been cited as sources by FOX 4, ABC Action News, The National Desk, WESH2, and WMNF 88.5 on employment law matters affecting workers in this region.
Reputable & Trusted Source of Knowledge
How We Approach Employment Contract Matters in Tampa
Because we handle only employment law, our contract review isn’t generic. It’s informed by direct experience litigating the issues these contracts are designed to manage: discrimination claims, retaliation disputes, and wrongful termination. That perspective shapes what we flag and how we advise clients.
We take a methodical approach, beginning with a detailed review of the agreement and the surrounding facts before recommending a course of action. We prepare every matter with the assumption it could proceed to litigation. That standard applies at the review and negotiation stage as much as in court. Depending on the situation, that can mean negotiating revised terms before signing, advising on whether to sign at all, or building a record that supports future enforcement if the employer doesn’t honor the agreement.
When Tampa Employees Should Contact an Employment Contract Attorney
The right time to seek legal review is before you sign, not after a dispute has developed. Once you’ve signed a severance agreement or employment contract, your options can narrow considerably. A review before signing is far more useful than one after the fact.
When you contact us, gather the full contract or agreement, any offer letter, relevant employee handbook sections, and written communications that bear on your terms of employment. If you’re reviewing a severance agreement, note any deadline attached to it. Federal law sets review and revocation periods for certain workers, and those timelines can affect your options.
Employment Contract Review & Dispute Representation for Tampa Employees
From reviewing a new agreement before you sign to pursuing an employer who failed to honor its obligations, Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC assists Tampa and Tampa Bay employees at every stage of the employment contract relationship.
Situations We Handle
Employment contract issues arise at every point in the employment relationship: at hiring, during employment when compensation disputes or agreement modifications surface, and at separation when severance terms and restrictive covenants come into play. We assist employees with reviewing agreements before signing, negotiating changed terms, advising on whether restrictive covenants are enforceable, and pursuing breach of contract claims when employers fail to honor their obligations. For employees dealing with non-compete and non-solicitation enforcement specifically, our non-compete agreements page addresses that topic in depth.
Contact an Employment Contract Attorney in Tampa
If you’ve been presented with an employment agreement, a severance offer, or a restrictive covenant and want to understand what you’re agreeing to before you sign, we’re ready to help. Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC represents employees across Tampa and the Tampa Bay area in employment law matters, and consultations are available for employees with contract questions.
We represent only employees, which means the advice you receive reflects your interests, not your employer’s. Contact Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC at (727) 202-5840 or reach us through our online contact form to discuss your employment contract situation.
