Attorneys in Tampa
At Cantrell Schuette, we represent individuals and businesses facing serious legal disputes that threaten their livelihoods and long-term stability. As a leading Tampa Employment, Franchise & Personal Injury law firm, we handle complex business litigation, franchise and dealer disputes, workplace claims – including wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, unpaid wages, discrimination, and non-compete issues – and serious personal injury cases.
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Cantrell Schuette’s Tampa attorneys represent clients in employment law, franchise disputes, business litigation, and personal injury matters throughout the Tampa Bay area. Our team brings decades of combined experience, exceptional credentials, and subject-matter depth.
Business Litigation
High-stakes business disputes require precision, leverage, and a litigation team that understands risk from day one. Nationwide, Cantrell Schuette is regularly requested to handle high-stakes business litigation, especially including disputes involving breach of contracts, shareholder and partnership conflicts, business defamation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and other business torts.
Non-Compete & Non-Solicit Agreements
Non-competes are contracts that protect employers from unfair competition.
Business Owner Disputes
Partners and shareholders must comply with their agreements and Florida business laws.
Breach of Contract
Contract law governs the creation and enforcement of agreements.
Personal Injury Law
When serious injuries disrupt your life, you need an attorney who understands both the law and the long-term impact of your case. Our personal injury attorneys represent clients in auto accidents, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, product defects, and dangerous property conditions. We’ve secured millions in compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Personal Injury
Personal injuries can leave victims facing pain, medical bills, and lost income. We help injured people pursue fair compensation for their losses.
Auto Accidents
Car crashes can cause serious injuries and expenses. We help victims recover fair compensation for their losses.
Worker's Compensation
Compensation for Workplace Injuries
Bicycle Accidents
Defend Cyclists’ Rights
Medical Malpractice
Hold Negligent Providers Accountable
Motorcycle Accidents
Stand Up for Riders’ Safety
Nursing Home Abuse
Protect the Most Vulnerable
Slip & Fall Injuries
Demand Safe Premises
Truck Accidents
Challenge Negligent Trucking Companies
Uber & Lyft Accidents
Fight for Fair Rideshare Settlements
Dog Bites
Hold Irresponsible Owners Accountable
Boating Accidents
Seek Justice After Waterway Injuries
Employment Law
Employees and c-suite executives turn to Cantrell Schuette for representation for important employment law matters, including wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, whistleblowing, unpaid compensation, and non-compete disputes. We help clients protect their careers, reputations, and financial futures.
Employment Law
Workplace disputes can threaten your career, income, and future. We help employees protect their rights and pursue fair outcomes.
Employee Agreements
Employment contracts outline the terms and conductions of the employment relationship.
Wrongful Termination
Workplace discrimination laws protect employees from unlawful termination.
Family & Medical Leave
Helps employees balance their work and family responsibilities while protecting their job.
Sexual Harassment
Title VII and Florida laws prohibit workplace sexual harassment.
Unpaid Bonuses or Commissions
Florida law requires earned bonuses and commissions must be paid.
Retaliation
Workplace retaliation can take many forms, including termination, demotion, and harassment.
Discrimination
Employment discrimination laws ensure equal treatment for employees.
Breach of Contract
Contract law governs the creation and enforcement of agreements.
Hostile Work Environment
Workplace harassment is prohibited by federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
Non-Compete & Non-Solicit Agreements
Non-competes are contracts that protect employers from unfair competition.
Franchise Law
Franchise disputes are complex, document-heavy, and high-risk. Our franchise attorneys are exceptional in FDD reviews and franchisee-franchisor disputes. We represent franchisees with purchases, negotiations, and litigation nationwide. We also represent groups of franchisees and franchisee associations.
Franchise Law
Franchise agreements and federal laws govern the franchisee-franchisor relationship.
FDD & Franchise Agreement Reviews
Clear guidance for FDD and agreement reviews
Franchisee-Franchisor Disputes
Helping you resolve franchise disputes with confidence
Franchisee Associations
Helping you build strong franchisee associations
Experienced Attorneys
Whether you’re facing a franchise dispute, wrongful termination, personal injury claim, business dispute, or need to navigate a non-compete agreement, we provide top-tier franchise, employment, and injury law services tailored to your needs in Tampa. We understand that high-stakes legal matters, from employment and business disputes to personal injury cases, are often life events for a business or individual.
Each of our attorneys brings extensive knowledge and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for you. Our attorneys have exceptional credentials and work directly with our clients. Our practice areas include: employment rights (for example, executive compensation, non-competes, trade secrets, sexual harassment, unpaid wages, whistleblowers, and wrongful termination), complex commercial litigation (for example, franchise, partnership, shareholder, and contract disputes), and personal injury (for example, auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death).
By partnering with us, you’ll benefit from attorneys with exceptional credentials and deep subject-matter knowledge.
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Employment Attorneys In Tampa, Florida
Our Tampa employment attorneys represent employees, executives, and employers in wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination and harassment, unpaid wages and commissions, FMLA, severance, and non-compete matters. We handle these disputes at every stage, from internal complaints and severance negotiations through litigation in Hillsborough County and the Middle District of Florida.
Learn more about employment law in Tampa, including how claims are filed and what to expect from the process.
Tampa Non-Compete Law Professionals
Negotiating, defending, or enforcing a non-compete? Our Tampa non-compete attorneys handle more non-compete and non-solicit disputes than virtually any firm in Florida, including temporary injunction hearings in Hillsborough County Circuit Court, the Complex Business Division, and federal court.
Tampa Business Litigation Attorneys
Our Tampa business litigation attorneys handle breach of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, business defamation, and trade secret matters across healthcare, technology, hospitality, finance, franchising, insurance, staffing, and professional services.
Franchise Lawyers in Tampa
Our Tampa franchise attorneys advise franchisees on FDD and franchise agreement review, negotiation, compliance, and franchisee-franchisor disputes. We also represent franchisee associations nationwide.
Tampa Personal Injury
Our Tampa personal injury attorneys represent people hurt in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, boating, and rideshare accidents, slip and falls, nursing home abuse, dog bites, and wrongful death cases. Consultations are free and we handle injury cases on contingency.
Common Tampa Law FAQs
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I need a franchise attorney in Tampa. What franchise law services do you provide?
- 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@lawcantrell.com.
What should I do after being injured in an accident in Tampa?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or other incident in Tampa, your first step should always be to seek medical attention. Then, document the scene, gather witness information if possible, and avoid discussing fault with insurance representatives before speaking with an attorney. A personal injury lawyer in Tampa can help you understand your rights, preserve crucial evidence, and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Which courts do your Tampa lawyers practice in?
Our Tampa attorneys regularly appear in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit for Hillsborough County, including its Complex Business Litigation Division, and in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. Both courthouses are in downtown Tampa, a short walk from our office at 401 E Jackson St. We also handle matters before the EEOC, the Florida Commission on Human Relations, and in arbitration.
Where is your Tampa office and how do I reach it?
Our Tampa office is at 401 E Jackson St, Suite 2340, Tampa, FL 33602, in downtown Tampa. Call (813) 705-6275 or email coordinator@lawcantrell.com to schedule a meeting. Get directions.
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Our Tampa Law Office
Cantrell Schuette Employment, Franchise & Injury Lawyers
Address
401 E Jackson St Suite 2340 Tampa, FL 33602
Phone
(813) 705-6275
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the process to speak with a Tampa lawyer at your firm?
Call (813) 705-6275 or email coordinator@lawcantrell.com to connect with a Tampa lawyer. Within one business day, someone from our Tampa office will reach out to discuss your employment, franchise, personal injury, or business legal matter. Most prospective clients speak with an attorney within one business day of their initial inquiry.
What areas of law do you handle?
At Cantrell Schuette, our Tampa employment attorneys focus on employment law, business law, and franchise agreements. We assist both employers and employees in understanding and protecting their legal rights. Below are some of the key areas where we can help:
Employment Law:
- Wage and hour disputes
- Discrimination and harassment (including sexual harassment)
- Wrongful termination
- Employee benefits
- Restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicit, and confidentiality agreements)
- Employment retaliation
- Severance agreements
Employment disputes often involve complex federal, state, and local laws. Our Tampa employment attorneys are here to guide you through these challenges and safeguard your rights.
Business Law:
- Commercial transactions between businesses, vendors, and distributors
- Franchise agreements
- Ownership disputes over assets, intellectual property, and more
- Partnership and shareholder agreements
- Breach of contract
Whether you’re facing a franchise concern or a business dispute, our experienced Tampa lawyers are ready to support you and work toward a successful resolution.
Personal Injury Law:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall injuries
- Boating and rideshare accidents
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
- Dog bites and premises liability
- Wrongful death claims
Personal injury cases require strategic representation to recover full and fair compensation. Our Tampa personal injury attorneys handle each case with the attention, compassion, and skill it deserves, helping clients rebuild their lives after an accident.
What types of clients do you typically represent?
Our Tampa employment, business, and personal injury attorneys represent a variety of clients in employment-related, business, and injury matters. Our clients include employees, groups of employees, and entrepreneur business owners. We also advocate for individuals and families affected by serious accidents or negligence across Tampa and the surrounding areas. Our firm has experience in representing C-suite executives (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.), educators, physicians, salespeople, attorneys, franchisees, brokers, CPAs, independent contractors, and those leaving their current job.
How much will it cost to hire a Tampa lawyer for my employment law or business dispute?
We strive to find affordable legal solutions for anyone seeking help from a Tampa Employment, Franchise & Injury Lawyer. Depending on your case, we offer hourly rates, contingency fees, or flat fees. Speak with one of our attorneys today for a free initial consultation and personalized quote.
I’m not in Tampa. Can you still represent me?
Yes. The lawyers 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.
What Is the process to speak with one of our Tampa lawyers?
Call (877) 858-6868 or email coordinator@lawcantrell.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.