Scott Christopher Adams
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Scott Christopher Adams
Biography
Mr. Adams received his Juris Doctorate from the Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University, graduating in the top 5% of his class. In law school, Mr. Adams was a member of Law Review, as well as, the Chief Advocate for the Moot Court Honor Society. He attended law school as a Dean Fellow Scholarship recipient. While in law school, Mr. Adams received the "Book Award" (highest grade) in Corporations, Tax, and Appellate Practice. Prior to seeking higher education, Mr. Adams served in the United States Army and the New Jersey Army National Guard. He is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War, where he received a Commendation for Valor for Action in Combat. He ended his military career at the rank of Sergeant. Following law school, Mr. Adams was awarded a prestigious Judicial Law Clerk position with the Honorable Melanie May of Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeals. Since completing his Judicial Clerkship, Mr. Adams has focused his practice exclusively on employment and personal injury litigation. His experience includes cases involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, hostile work environment, disability claims, unpaid overtime, unpaid minimum wage, unpaid wages, tip-pool violations, Family Medical Leave Act, COBRA claims, negligence claims, slip and fall, premise liability, automobile accidents and appellate practice. Mr. Adams has successfully represented hundreds of employees seeking damages from their employers in both Federal and State court. He has successfully tried numerous cases, including claims of discrimination, unpaid overtime (Fair Labor Standards Act), and unpaid wages. Mr. Adams is licensed to represent clients in all Florida State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Adams is a founding partner of LaBar | Adam
Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Veteran Persian Gulf War
Year: Current
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New Jersey Army National Guard
Year: Current
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United States Army
Year: Current
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Professional Associations
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section Member (Current)
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section Member (Current)
Orange County Bar Association Member (Current)
Federal Bar Association Member (Current)
Nova Law review Member (Current)
Florida Bar Wage and Hour Subcommittee Member (Current)
Florida State Bar  # 573442 Member (2002 - Current)
Publications
Protecting Employees’ Rights To Engage In Concerted Activity LaBar Adams (March 5, 2016)
The Fair Labor Standards Act will Cover More Employees Commencing on December 1, 2016 LaBar Adams (November 3, 2016)
An Overtime and Minimum Wage Claim Survives a Party’s Death LaBar Adams (November 18, 2016)
The Law Protects Employees Who Complain About Not Receiving Their Overtime Pay Or Minimum Wage LaBar Adams (March 15, 2016)
Defending the Rights of the Wrongfully Terminated LaBar Adams (October 27, 2016)
Supervisor Status in Discrimination Cases - After Vance v. Ball State, 133 S.Ct. 2434 (2013) LaBar & Adamas (November 18, 2014)
Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury Under Attack in Employment Cases by Employers LaBar & Adamas (December 12, 2014)
Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment by a Supervisor LaBar Adams (January 16, 2015)
Rectifying Substandard Wages and Oppressive Working Hours LaBar Adams (August 4, 2015)
Independent Contractors Are Entitled to Overtime Pay and Minimum Wage When They Are Misclassified as Employees LaBar Adams (March 13, 2016)
Protecting Employee’s Civil Rights LaBar Adams (August 9, 2015)
Remedying Unfair Labor Conditions and Civil Rights Violations LaBar Adams (September 2, 2015)
What Should Be Included in an Employee’s Regular Rate of Pay When Calculating Overtime Wages Owed? LaBar Adams (November 27, 2015)
When Is An Employer Strictly Liable For Sexual Harassment? LaBar Adams (February 15, 2016)
Are Salaried Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay And Minimum Wage? LaBar Adams (December 7, 2015)
What Are Disallowable Deductions Under Minimum Wage Law? LaBar Adams (February 7, 2016)
Are Employees That Are Paid By Straight Commission Entitled To Overtime Pay And Minimum Wage? LaBar Adams (February 1, 2016)
Salespersons Can Be Entitled To Overtime Pay And Minimum Wage LaBar Adams (January 27, 2016)
Interns Are Entitled to Overtime Pay and Minimum Wage When They Are Really Employees LaBar Adams (January 11, 2016)
Are Employees Entitled to Overtime Pay And Minimum Wage When Their Pay Records And Time Records Do Not Accurately Reflect The Hours Actually Worked? LaBar Adams (December 15, 2015)
Halting Employers’ Improper Attempts at Subsidizing its Payroll with Employees’ Tips LaBar Adams (August 6, 2015)
Awards
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Pro Bono Award
Florida State Bar 2013.0
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Law Review
Nova Southeastern University- Shepard Broad Law Center 2000.0
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Chief Advocate, Moot Court Honor Society
Nova Southeastern Univerisyt- Shepard Broad Law Center 2001.0
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Graduated in the top 5% of his class
Nova Southeastern Univerisyt- Shepard Broad Law Center 2002.0
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AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2015.0
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Awarded a Prestigious Judicial Law Clerk Position with the Honorable Melanie May
Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeals
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"Book Award” in Corporations, Tax, and Appellate Practice
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
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Dean Fellow Scholarship
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center 1999.0
Education
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Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
Year: 2002
Websites
https://www.orlandoovertime.com/
LaBar Adams - Employment Law
https://www.labaradams.com/
LaBar Adams - Orlando Law Firm
LaBar Adams
2300 East Concord St, Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 835-8969