F. Damon Kitchen

Recognized since 2006

Jacksonville, Florida

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers
Recognized in the publication, Best Lawyers In America
Successfully defended cases in all areas of labor and employment law, including, but not limited to: claims of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, equal pay violations, wage and hour violations, employment-related freedom of speech, due process and equal protection claims arising under both the federal and state constitutions
Successfully defended cases involving claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, and breach of contract
Experience in representing clients in traditional labor law matters, such as defending unfair labor practice charges, grievance arbitrations, opposing union organizing campaigns and serving as chief negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations
Assists employers in problem prevention and legal analysis of complex employment issues
Frequent lecturer and presenter for human resource directors, managers and small business owners regarding labor and employment law issues
Recognized in Chambers USA Guide
Executive Council of the Labor and Employment Law Section of The Florida Bar

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Affiliations

Federal Bar Association, Jacksonville Chapter - President (2000-2001), Officer (1995-2000)
Jacksonville Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section - Vice Chair (2002 - 2003)
Jacksonville Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section - Vice Chair (2002 - 2003)
The Florida Bar - Chair Elect of the Labor and Employment Law Section 2005
The Florida Bar - Chair of Council of Sections 2011-2012
The Florida Bar - Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section 2006
The Florida Bar - Immediate Past Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section 2007
The Florida Bar - Secretary/Treasurer of the Labor and Employment Law Section 2001-2003
The Florida Bar - Treasurer of Council of Sections 2009-2010