Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 
Brad deBeaubien is a trusted counselor who helps employers make sound workforce and general business decisions before they become legal problems.
Chiefly a management-side employment lawyer, Brad advises employers on the full range of state and federal employment law issues. Clients rely on him for practical judgment that fits their operations, their culture, and their tolerance for risk. Many of these relationships have lasted for years and are built on Brad's responsiveness, candor, and close understanding of each client’s business.
Much of Brad’s work consists of advising business owners, human resources professionals, and managers on employment law issues, including those arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Florida Civil Rights Act, as well as:
Hiring, discipline, and terminations;
Wage and hour compliance;
Leave and accommodation requests;
Employee and independent contractor classification issues; and
Noncompetition and non-solicitation restrictions.
He also drafts, negotiates, and advises on the documents that govern the employment relationship, including:
Employment and independent contractor agreements;
Executive employment and compensation arrangements;
Restrictive covenant agreements;
Severance agreements;
Commission agreements; and
Employee handbooks.
Brad and his team regularly conduct and oversee internal workplace investigations and represent employers in connection with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Florida Commission on Human Relations, and Department of Labor inquiries, as well as employment litigation in state and federal courts. He also routinely advises buyers and sellers on employment issues in mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.
For a number of clients, Brad also serves as outside general counsel and a regular sounding board for ownership and senior management. When a matter needs specialized help, he assembles the right team from across Shumaker's broad capabilities, providing clients with the continuity and institutional knowledge of in-house counsel without the cost of a full-time legal department.
In addition to his law practice, Brad has for many years served as hiring partner for Shumaker’s Tampa Bay area offices. He is also legal counsel to the Tampa Bay Chamber, where he sits on the Executive Committee.
Outside of work, Brad and his wife enjoy sharing their love of music, reading, and travel with their two daughters.
