Employment Law & Business Litigation in Fort Lauderdale

Workplace and business disputes are not merely disruptive; they can threaten your career, business, and reputation. At Cadogan Law, we represent both employees and employers in Fort Lauderdale with focused, high-level legal counsel designed to resolve complex conflicts and deliver results.

Led by seasoned trial attorney Gina Cadogan, our boutique litigation firm combines big-firm power with personalized, client-centered service. Whether you're an executive facing wrongful termination, a professional fighting retaliation, or a business defending against a wage claim or contract dispute, we are prepared to protect your interests inside and outside the courtroom.

Contact Cadogan Law online or at (954) 371-1607 for a free initial consultation with a Fort Lauderdale employment law and business litigation attorney. We offer virtual consultations for your convenience. Hablamos español.

For Employees in Fort Lauderdale

If you’ve experienced wrongful termination, workplace harassment or discrimination, employer retaliation, or unpaid wages, you have rights, and Cadogan Law can help you enforce them. We investigate thoroughly, build a strong case, and fight for remedies such as back pay, emotional damages, reinstatement, etc. With experience on both sides of employment disputes, we know how to challenge employers effectively and strategically.

Common situations employees may face include:

• Wrongful termination based on discrimination, retaliation, or violations of an employment contract
• Workplace harassment involving offensive comments, unwanted conduct, or a hostile work environment
• Unpaid wages, overtime, commissions, or misclassification as an independent contractor
• Retaliation for reporting discrimination, harassment, safety concerns, or other protected activity
• Disputes over non-compete, non-solicitation, or confidentiality agreements that affect your ability to work

An employment lawyer Fort Lauderdale clients can trust should also provide clear guidance on next steps, from documenting incidents and preserving electronic evidence to communicating with human resources or government agencies. We can help you understand how your situation may fit within Florida and federal employment laws, such as those enforced through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or proceedings in the Broward County courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Our goal is to equip you with realistic expectations, explain the potential paths your case may take, and help you make informed decisions about whether to pursue negotiation, agency charges, or litigation.

Common Employment Law Issues in South Florida

Employees and employers in South Florida frequently confront complex issues such as non-compete agreements, whistleblower claims, restrictive covenants, and disputes over bonuses, commissions, or equity compensation. These matters can be especially sensitive for executives and professionals whose livelihoods depend on maintaining relationships and reputations within tight-knit industries centered around Fort Lauderdale and Miami. 

Understanding how Florida law treats these agreements and claims can help you evaluate your options before a disagreement escalates into formal litigation. Taking early legal advice can also clarify what steps you should and should not take while you are still working for the company or negotiating a departure.

Many disputes also involve confidentiality obligations, social media activity, and allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets, which can quickly draw the attention of courts in Broward County or federal courts in the Southern District of Florida. By reviewing contracts, emails, policies, and other key documents, an employment law attorney can help you assess the strength of your position and the potential risks of each path forward. This type of detailed, fact-driven analysis can inform whether it is wiser to seek a negotiated resolution, pursue administrative remedies, or prepare for the possibility of a lawsuit.

For Employers and Businesses in Fort Lauderdale

From wage and hour disputes to breach of contract and internal HR issues, legal problems can distract from your business operations and expose you to serious liability. Cadogan Law works with Fort Lauderdale employers to proactively comply with labor laws, manage employee relations, respond to agency investigations, and defend against litigation. We deliver clear, actionable legal strategies that can protect your bottom line.

For many employers, key areas of support include:

• Developing compliant policies on hiring, discipline, leave, remote work, and wage and hour practices
• Training managers on how to handle complaints of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation and when to involve legal counsel
• Responding to agency charges from entities such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Florida Commission on Human Relations
• Conducting internal investigations into alleged misconduct or policy violations and documenting findings appropriately
• Negotiating and documenting separations, severance agreements, and releases when employment ends

An experienced employment attorney can also assist with drafting and reviewing employment agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation provisions, severance packages, and workplace policies so that your business is better positioned to avoid disputes before they arise. 

We regularly work with companies that operate in and around Fort Lauderdale, including those with matters in the Southern District of Florida or before state administrative agencies, to address concerns involving classification of workers, overtime practices, and allegations of discrimination or retaliation. By taking a proactive approach to compliance and documentation, employers can reduce risk, maintain stronger teams, and focus more fully on running and growing their businesses.

Contact Cadogan Law online or at (954) 371-1607 for a free initial consultation today.