Gina Cadogan Email & Phone Number

Tenacious and accomplished Employment and Labor Attorney with extensive experience attaining fair settlements through exceptional counsel and representation of individual employees as well as businesses of all sizes. Engages in in-depth research and discovery, drafts pleadings and motions, and builds solid arguments and evidence in support of full plaintiff or defense verdicts. Sets realistic expectations and guides clients through all phases of the litigation process, providing regular communication and updates.• Big Law Experience – Leverages strong history with large national and international law firms representing Fortune 500 companies, hospital systems, and municipalities to effectively negotiate complex cases and craft solid strategies for resolution, including litigation. Possesses a proven track record of representing clients in federal and state trials.• Practice Focus – Handles diverse cases, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, noncomplete agreements, wrongful discharge, workers compensation retaliation, unpaid wage claims, overtime claims, negligent hiring/retention, and medical leave violations.• Business Leadership – Delivers presentations and training programs on various employment law topics for clients and industry conferences. Remains actively involved in multiple bar associations to stay current with developments impacting labor and employment law.

Listed skills include Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Non Compete Agreements, Employment Law, and 33 others.

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  President

  Cadogan Law

  Sep 2005 - Present - 300 S. Pine Island Road, Ste. 107, Plantation, Fl 33324

  Advises and assists clients in navigating all aspects of employment and labor claims. Provides highly skilled representation to employers and employees regarding discrimination, harassment, retaliation, medical leave issues, overtime claims, noncompete agreements, and hiring and termination decisions. • Achieved the second highest verdict in Florida in 2014 on a complex employment matter; possess a proven track record of attaining full defense and plaintiff verdicts.• Secured a permanent injunction against an individual to protect a federal client from damaging allegations and behaviors.• Leads a team of associates and on counsel attorneys, an intake specialist, and paralegal to cultivate a positive, professional environment focused on delivering powerful legal counsel and representation.• Consults with individuals and companies to develop in-depth understanding of the entire situation, determine goals and objectives, and educate on potential outcomes.• Investigates claims to determine legal or regulatory violations, build compelling cases, and effectively position defense to reach a fair settlement or prepare for trial.• Manages client expectations related to outcomes, timelines, and expenses and provides insight aligned with the client’s best interests.• Prepares pleadings, motions, discovery requests, memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents to support case strategies and arguments.• Represents clients in depositions, mediations, and court appearances to drive timely progress and meet legal deadlines.• Collaborates with clients to develop and review all types of employment contracts, accurately classify employees, protect employer and employee rights, and administer severance agreements in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.• Balances diverse caseload, leveraging attorney strengths and areas of practice to provide clients with exceptional guidance and representation spanning employment law and business litigation.