Cantrell Schuette Employment & Franchise Lawyers is a premier Tampa-based law firm specializing in employment law, franchise disputes, business litigation, and personal injury claims. Recognized for their deep expertise and client-focused approach, the firm stands out for handling high-stakes legal matters with a combination of Ivy League-educated attorneys and seasoned trial lawyers who have secured millions in recoveries for their clients.
The firm’s attorneys bring over 35 years of collective experience and have handled more than 40 trials and arbitrations, offering strategic counsel tailored to executives, professionals, franchisees, and injured individuals. They are particularly renowned for their proficiency in non-compete and franchise-related disputes, representing clients across industries such as healthcare, technology, franchising, insurance, and hospitality.
Services Offered
- Employment Law
- Non-Competes and Employee Mobility
- Employment Counseling & Litigation
- Commissions & Bonuses Disputes
- Executive Compensation
- Wage & Hour Claims
- Equal Pay Act Compliance
- Discrimination, Harassment, & Retaliation
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Hostile Work Environment Claims
- Disability Discrimination
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- Race Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination
- Whistleblower Protection
- Employee Handbooks
- Executive & Professional Employment Representation
- Complex Business Litigation
- Breach of Contract
- Partnership Disputes & Business Divorces
- Securities & FINRA Disputes
- Defamation, Libel, & Slander
- Franchise & Dealer Law
- FDD and Franchise Agreement Reviews
- Franchise Associations
- Franchisee-Franchisor Disputes
- Personal Injury Attorneys
- Auto Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Worker’s Compensation
- Slip & Fall Injuries
- Boating Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Wrongful Death Claims
- Premises Liability
Serving clients throughout Tampa Bay and across Florida, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Lakeland, and beyond, the firm is equipped to handle both individual and collective actions. Their attorneys are also available to assist with compliance, negotiations, and litigation in both state and federal courts.
