The Law and Mediation Offices of Tom Harper is a distinguished Florida-based law firm specializing in labor relations and employment law, representing employers in all workplace and employee matters. Led by Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Appellate Mediator Tom Harper, the firm stands out for its authoritative role in publishing the Florida Employment Law Letter since 1989, providing cutting-edge insights to employers and legal professionals statewide.
With over 25 years of experience and a proactive “Prevent – Protect – Prosecute” approach, the firm works closely with human resource professionals and general counsel to develop strategies that minimize disputes, protect client interests, and vigorously litigate or mediate when necessary. Their deep expertise is further enhanced by Tom Harper’s role as an adjunct instructor at the University of North Florida and his extensive mediation credentials across Florida’s federal and state courts.
Services Offered
- Employment Attorney
- Law Firm
- Mediation Services
- Appeals
- Arbitration Programs
- Arbitrator Service
- Business Immigration
- Class Actions and Collective Actions
- Collective Bargaining
- Disabilities
- Diversity
- Drug Testing
- Employee Benefits
- Employment Counseling
- Employment Litigation
- Executive Contracts
- Expert Witness / Attorney Fees
- FMLA
- Human Resource Audits
- Labor Litigation
- NLRB Trials
- Non-compete
- OSHA / Safety
- Overtime Pay
- Personnel Policies
- Retainer for Consultation
- Severance Packages
- Substance Abuse
- Supervisory Training
- Union Organizing
- Wage Hour
- Workplace Harassment
- Wrongful Discharge
The firm serves employers and businesses throughout Florida, with a physical office in Jacksonville and mediation services available across all Florida Circuit Courts and U.S. District Courts in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida. Tom Harper’s longstanding editorship of the Florida Employment Law Letter and his role as Chair of the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Committee underscore the firm’s leadership in the field.
