Tampa Employment Attorneys & Business Litigators
An elite employment and business dispute law firm based in Tampa, handling contract disputes, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, unpaid compensation, employment agreements, non-competes, investigations, and related business litigation.
Cantrell Astbury Kranz was established with a clear vision
To provide top-tier employment law services to individuals and entrepreneurs in the Tampa Bay region. Our clients include executives, professionals, physicians, and other highly compensated and high-profile individuals and entrepreneurs. We also often represent other individuals, especially in cases of egregious employment law violations.
We help those in Tampa with workplace discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, wrongful terminations, investigations, contract negotiations, franchise agreements, ownership disputes, litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Each of our Tampa employment law attorneys has at least a decade of experience, elite credentials, including graduating from Ivy League law schools or in the top 10% of their law class, obtaining coveted federal judicial clerkships, and being selected for many peer-review attorney awards.
Over the past 5 years I have had to work with numerous lawyers to resolve a complicated case. Alissa Kranz is the most organized and professional I've had the privilege to represent me. Not only is she a talented lawyer and hard worker, but she genuinely cared about my situation and made me feel that she was truly on my team. I will recommend her to anyone that needs representation. Her efforts have helped my family and I will forever be appreciative! Thank you Alissa and Team!
Under a very tight turnaround time, Mr. Cantrell was able to review both my noncompete and my new employers contract and made very helpful suggestions. He also helped me understand the nuances of the new contract that I didn’t fully understand. Ultimately, and most importantly, I was able to sign with my new employer with a weight lifted off my shoulders and felt I had done everything to make the contract the best it could be for me under the circumstances. Thank you Mr. Cantrell.
I enthusiastically endorse Cantrell Astbury and Kranz for anyone facing challenges related to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Their expertise is vital in navigating the intricacies, covering concerns like restricted career opportunities, managing confidential information, uncertain duration obligations, and potential legal consequences. Cantrell Astbury and Kranz specialize in championing individuals in such situations. If you're dealing with the stress of being compelled to sign an NDA by your employer, unsure of its future impact, and need assistance, I highly recommend reaching out to them today to explore how they can support you through these challenges.
I got to be attended by Will, he was very patient with my questions and really answer everyone of them. He was very detailed using a very easy language for me to understand de legal situation I was in. I will keep using Will as my lawyer for any future consultation. Hey Will, thanks for giving me the peace of mind that I needed.
Aida Jimenez, called me for an initial evaluation of legal services I was requesting. She also took additional information for the law firm. She was understanding and showed compassion for my situation. It definitely felt great to not feel like a customer or victim, but a person with an individual situation wishing for help.
It is not fun contacting a law firm but Jennifer made the process painless! She provided empathy, along with professionalism and highly efficient communication skills.I will continue to refer this firm because Jennifer made my experience a successful process! Thank you Jennifer I would give the firm 100 stars due to your service quality and expertise.
Life savers! I can't express this enough! This is seriously the only firm to consider using.I was losing a non-compete battle and had to switch legal teams. After speaking with several other lawyers, spending over a thousand dollars on several different lawyers to review my case, only to have them all tell me there was nothing I could do, I finally found Cantrell Zwetsch! I gave them a call and I'm so thankful I did! From day one I felt like a weight was lifted off of me. Alyssa and Mr.Cantrell saved me. My previous employer wouldn't pay me, was stealing my tools, never held up his end of our agreement, *had fired me, and on top of that his llc was dissolved for 6 years. Then when I left, he sued me for breach of non compete contract. The state and courts do not care about him not paying me or stealing from me.* My previous employer did everything wrong and was still winning. My previous employer wasn't just trying to sue me, he was trying to ruin my life! What's even worse, he has the money to do it. Alyssa and Mr. Cantrell saw what was going on and stopped it! This firm doesn't just look at the cover picture and decide what they are going to do they dig into everything and they find multiple ways of winning or getting the other side to give up. My resolution wasn't straight forward. We had to find a different way to apply leverage and find other ways to win. Alyssa and Mr Cantrell did exactly that! They loaded up and let me tell you, when they go in, they go in with guns blazing. I went into what was told was a losing situation and came out on top because of the legal team at Cantrell Zwetsch. There is none better! If you are having a legal issue and you can't afford to lose then this is the firm you should call.
I worked with the law firm to help assess and resolve issues relating to a non-compete agreement. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend considering this firm if you have an employment or non-compete legal issue. I was particularly impressed with their response times, knowledge of the law, and ability to give very helpful guidance, especially considering the sophisticated nature of the industry I work in.
I have known Alissa Kranz for many years and can readily recommend her services. She is intelligent, hard working, and highly capable. You're in good hands with Alissa as your lawyer.
I have known Alissa Kranz for some time now and she is not only an incredibly bright legal mind, but she is also a wonderful person to interact with. That combination makes for a tremendous attorney to have on your side!
Will and his team at Premier Litigators have been extremely effective in both representing me as a former Employee who required strong industry specific representation (in his expertise of law) and now as a business owner. Their wealth of knowledge, depth of guidance, and due diligence were instrumental (and comforting to be honest) especially after reviewing over 20 other law firms prior to Premier.
Tampa Office Frequently Asked Questions
Our Tampa attorneys are experts in employment law and related business disputes. Employment law is a broad area of law that covers the legal rights and obligations of employers and employees in the workplace. Types of legal situations we are commonly hired for include:
Employment Law: wage and hour laws, hiring policies, discrimination and harassment, termination, employee benefits, restrictive covenants (including non-compete, non-solicit, and confidentiality provisions), and severance agreements. Employment disputes in Tampa are governed by federal law, Florida law, and local ordinances.
Business Law: commercial transitions between or among businesses, vendors, and distributors, franchise agreements, ownership disputes involving assets, intellectual property, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, and breach of contract.
In Tampa, our employment lawyers represent a variety of clients in employment-related matters. Our clients include employees, groups of employees, and entrepreneur business owners. We have expertise in representing C-suite executives (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.), educators, physicians, salespeople, attorneys, franchisees, brokers, CPAs, independent contractors, and those leaving their current job.
We strive to find affordable employment law solutions for everyone wanting to work with our Tampa office attorneys. Depending on the context, we offer hourly rate fees, contingency fees, and flat fees. Speak with one of our Tampa labor and employment lawyers for a free initial consultation and quote.
Yes. The litigation attorneys in our Tampa office regularly represent clients throughout Tampa Bay and Florida, including St. Pete, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, Brandon, Riverview, Fishhawk, Westchase, Lakeland, Plant City, Oldsmar, Spring Hill, Temple Terrace, Carrollwood, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Odessa, and New Port Richey.
Call (813) 705-6275 or email coordinator@caklegal.com. Within one business day, someone from the Tampa office will contact you to discuss your employment or business legal matters. Most often, prospective clients speak with one of the attorneys in our Tampa office within one business day of the initial call.
Tampa Office Frequently Asked Questions
Our Tampa attorneys are experts in employment law and related business disputes. Employment law is a broad area of law that covers the legal rights and obligations of employers and employees in the workplace. Types of legal situations we are commonly hired for include:
Employment Law: wage and hour laws, hiring policies, discrimination and harassment, termination, employee benefits, restrictive covenants (including non-compete, non-solicit, and confidentiality provisions), and severance agreements. Employment disputes in Tampa are governed by federal law, Florida law, and local ordinances.
Business Law: commercial transitions between or among businesses, vendors, and distributors, franchise agreements, ownership disputes involving assets, intellectual property, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, and breach of contract.
In Tampa, our employment lawyers represent a variety of clients in employment-related matters. Our clients include employees, groups of employees, and entrepreneur business owners. We have expertise in representing C-suite executives (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.), educators, physicians, salespeople, attorneys, franchisees, brokers, CPAs, independent contractors, and those leaving their current job.
We strive to find affordable employment law solutions for everyone wanting to work with our Tampa office attorneys. Depending on the context, we offer hourly rate fees, contingency fees, and flat fees. Speak with one of our Tampa labor and employment lawyers for a free initial consultation and quote.
Yes. The litigation attorneys in our Tampa office regularly represent clients throughout Tampa Bay and Florida, including St. Pete, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, Brandon, Riverview, Fishhawk, Westchase, Lakeland, Plant City, Oldsmar, Spring Hill, Temple Terrace, Carrollwood, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Odessa, and New Port Richey.
Call (877)858-6868 or email coordinator@caklegal.com. Within one business day, someone from the Tampa office will contact you to discuss your employment or business legal matters. Most often, prospective clients speak with one of the attorneys in our Tampa office within one business day of the initial call.
William Cantrell
Will graduated from FSU Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2008), in the top 5% of his law class. He has substantial experience in employment law, franchise law, and business disputes.
Warren Astbury
Warren graduated from Harvard Law School (J.D. 2009). He is an employment and business dispute attorney who has handled over 50 trials, including over 20 jury trials.
Alissa A. Kranz
Alissa graduated from UF Law (J.D. magna cum laude, 2014), in the top 5% of her law class. She has substantial experience in employment law, franchise law, and business disputes.
Litigation Attorneys In Tampa, Florida
Your Tampa Employment Law and Business Litigation Law Firm
Cantrell Astbury Kranz employment law firm is the law firm of choice for those with wrongful termination, employment law, or business litigation needs. As a Tampa-based law firm, we care deeply about our Tampa Bay clients and treat each client like family.
Our attorneys collectively have over 35 years of experience, handled over 40 trials and arbitrations, won millions of dollars on behalf of clients for unpaid wages and wrongful termination, and defeated non-compete agreements. We have substantial experience in many industries, including but not limited to healthcare, insurance, recruiting, franchises, hospitality, solar, auto, and information technology. If you are looking for a labor and employment lawyer near Tampa, Florida, contact us.
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Tampa Workplace Discrimination & Harassment
When you are subject to unlawful discrimination or harassment in Tampa, Florida, you need an experienced local employee rights attorney to help make things right. At Cantrell Astbury Kranz, our employment lawyers have been representing victims of workplace discrimination and harassment for decades. Many of our attorneys live here and are deeply involved in the community. We serve clients in and around the greater Tampa Bay area.
We are experts in knowing what to do when you are subject to wrongful termination or sexual harassment. We can walk you through the documentation and reporting process, filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or, if applicable, the Florida Human Rights Commission. When necessary, we will file a lawsuit to ensure fair compensation. Remember, workplace discrimination is illegal, and you have the right to take action to address it.
Tampa Non-Compete Law Experts
Are you trying to negotiate a non-compete, get out of a non-compete agreement, or enforce a non-solicit agreement? At Cantrell Astbury Kranz, our Tampa attorneys handle more non-compete and non-solicit disputes than virtually any other law firm nationwide, much less Florida. We review non-competes, with an eye toward helping you navigate avoiding litigation while transitioning to the new job or start-up you want. We also regularly defend non-compete lawsuits and temporary injunction hearings, including in Hillsborough County Circuit Court, the Complex Business Division, federal court, and in surrounding counties.
Common Florida Employment Law FAQs
- In Florida, wrongful termination refers to situations where an employer fires an employee for reasons that violate local, state, or federal anti-discrimination laws. Florida is an at-will employment state, which means that, in general, employers can terminate an employee for any reason, so long as it is not discriminatory. Examples of wrongful termination in Tampa, Florida include:
- Discrimination: Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act, an employer cannot fire an employee based on their age, race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, or other protected characteristic.
- Retaliation: An employer cannot terminate an employee for engaging in protected activities, such as reporting workplace safety violations, filing a complaint of discrimination, or reporting illegal activities.
- Breach of Contract: if an employee has a written or verbal employment contract that guarantees them a job for a specific period of time, and the employee terminates them before that time has elapsed without good cause, it could be considered wrongful termination.
Did your Tampa employer wrongfully terminate you? You may be entitled to compensation. Contact us for a free initial consultation at (813) 705-6275 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
- If your employer in Florida did not pay your commissions or bonuses, there are steps that can be taken to try to resolve the issue.
- First, closely review your employment contract to see what it says about commission and bonus payments. Verbal agreements for commissions and bonuses, however, are also enforceable in Florida.
- Second, ask your employer about the status of payment. All communications with your employer should be in writing to keep for your records in case they don’t pay.
- Third, if you believe you are entitled to commissions or bonuses and your employer will not pay them, contact us.
- We have recovered millions of dollars in unpaid commissions and bonuses for people throughout Tampa Bay. Few employment law firms have our level of expertise in unpaid wage law. Contact us today for a free initial consultation at (813) 705-6275 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
- Yes, non-compete agreements are enforceable in Florida, as well as non-solicit agreements and non-disclosure agreements. However, there are certain requirements that must be met under Florida State. 542.335, including:
- In writing: the agreement must be in writing and signed by the employee or contractor.
- Based on legitimate business interest: the company must have a legitimate business interest in the provisions it seeks to enforce, such as confidential information, substantial relationships with customers or specific prospective customers, or customer goodwill associated with intellectual property or marketing area, or specialized training.
- Reasonable in scope: the provisions at issue must be reasonable in their geographic scope and duration.
- Florida non-compete law is extremely complicated, and you should hire a Tampa attorney who specializes in this area of law. Our Tampa non-compete lawyers at Cantrell Astbury Kranz are known statewide as experts in reviewing, negotiating, and litigating Florida non-compete agreements. Contact us for a free initial consultation at (813) 705-6275 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
- We advise current and prospective franchisees in franchise transactions and disputes. The following are some of the franchise law services we provide in Tampa:
- Franchise Review and Negotiation. We review Tampa franchise agreements on a flat fee to help you understand your rights and obligations, including investment obligations, termination rights, royalties, non-competition provisions, and more. We also help negotiate certain terms and conditions of the agreements.
- Compliance with Franchise, Advertising, and Employment Laws. We advise our clients on the myriad of federal and state franchise, advertising, and employment laws. Franchisees are employers and, therefore, are responsible for employment law compliance.
- Providing General Counsel. Like all employers, franchisees often have legal and HR questions from time to time. We serve our Tampa franchise clients during the full life cycle of their business.
- If you need a franchise lawyer near Tampa, contact us at (813) 705-6275 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
Common Florida Employment Law FAQs
- In Florida, wrongful termination refers to situations where an employer fires an employee for reasons that violate local, state, or federal anti-discrimination laws. Florida is an at-will employment state, which means that, in general, employers can terminate an employee for any reason, so long as it is not discriminatory. Examples of wrongful termination in Tampa, Florida include:
- Discrimination: Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act, an employer cannot fire an employee based on their age, race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, or other protected characteristic.
- Retaliation: An employer cannot terminate an employee for engaging in protected activities, such as reporting workplace safety violations, filing a complaint of discrimination, or reporting illegal activities.
- Breach of Contract: if an employee has a written or verbal employment contract that guarantees them a job for a specific period of time, and the employee terminates them before that time has elapsed without good cause, it could be considered wrongful termination.
- If your employer in Florida did not pay your commissions or bonuses, there are steps that can be taken to try to resolve the issue.
- First, closely review your employment contract to see what it says about commission and bonus payments. Verbal agreements for commissions and bonuses, however, are also enforceable in Florida.
- Second, ask your employer about the status of payment. All communications with your employer should be in writing to keep for your records in case they don’t pay.
- Third, if you believe you are entitled to commissions or bonuses and your employer will not pay them, contact us.
- We have recovered millions of dollars in unpaid commissions and bonuses for people throughout Tampa Bay. Few employment law firms have our level of expertise in unpaid wage law. Contact us today for a free initial consultation at (877) 858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
- Yes, non-compete agreements are enforceable in Florida, as well as non-solicit agreements and non-disclosure agreements. However, there are certain requirements that must be met under Florida State. 542.335, including:
- In writing: the agreement must be in writing and signed by the employee or contractor.
- Based on legitimate business interest: the company must have a legitimate business interest in the provisions it seeks to enforce, such as confidential information, substantial relationships with customers or specific prospective customers, or customer goodwill associated with intellectual property or marketing area, or specialized training.
- Reasonable in scope: the provisions at issue must be reasonable in their geographic scope and duration.
- Florida non-compete law is extremely complicated, and you should hire a Tampa attorney who specializes in this area of law. Our Tampa non-compete lawyers at Cantrell Astbury Kranz are known statewide as experts in reviewing, negotiating, and litigating Florida non-compete agreements. Contact us for a free initial consultation at (877) 877-858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
- We advise current and prospective franchisees in franchise transactions and disputes. The following are some of the franchise law services we provide in Tampa:
- Franchise Review and Negotiation. We review Tampa franchise agreements on a flat fee to help you understand your rights and obligations, including investment obligations, termination rights, royalties, non-competition provisions, and more. We also help negotiate certain terms and conditions of the agreements.
- Compliance with Franchise, Advertising, and Employment Laws. We advise our clients on the myriad of federal and state franchise, advertising, and employment laws. Franchisees are employers and, therefore, are responsible for employment law compliance.
- Providing General Counsel. Like all employers, franchisees often have legal and HR questions from time to time. We serve our Tampa franchise clients during the full life cycle of their business.
- If you need a franchise lawyer near Tampa, contact us at (877) 858-6868 or coordinator@caklegal.com.
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Cantrell Astbury Kranz, P.A. is one of the nation’s top-tier law for resolving claims, whether those are single client or a group working collectively. We are pioneers in legal actions for recovering damages. While we are a trial law firm, we structure our firm into practice groups. That way, our senior attorneys are both trial tested and subject matter experts. Our practice groups include serious personal injury, commercial litigation, and employment law.
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