Labor Law - Management Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Jacksonville.
F. Damon Kitchen
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
- 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
Overview
- Mercer University, J.D., graduated 1990
- Wake Forest University, BS, graduated 1985
- Georgia, 1990
- Florida, 1990
- 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
- Georgia, 1990
- Florida, 1990
- 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
- Mercer University, J.D., graduated 1990
- Wake Forest University, BS, graduated 1985
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Labor Law - Management, Jacksonville (2026)
- Labor Law - Management, Jacksonville (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
- AV® Peer Review Rated By Martindale-Hubbell
- Chambers USA Guide
- Florida Super Lawyers (2007-2016)
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