Paul Crucet

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Overview

Paul Crucet specializes in defending employers from discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, wage and hour claims, and charges of unfair labor practices before the NLRB. He advises employers on structuring and properly classifying their workforce, assists in the preparation of independent contractor and employee agreements, and negotiates collective bargaining agreements. Paul also counsels clients on other employment-related issues, including wage and hour practices; employee discipline; family and medical leave; employment discrimination; and disability accommodation.

Paul has extensive experience representing companies offering Applied Behavior Analysis services, which operate in the highly regulated healthcare industry.

Before joining the firm, Paul practiced in-house at a gaming and entertainment establishment in Miami. As chief in-house counsel, Paul administered union grievances and arbitrations, defended unfair labor charges brought before the National Labor Relations Board, and engaged in labor negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement.

Notable Experience

  • Obtained favorable settlements for clients, resulting in the dismissal of various claims under Title VII, the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
  • Obtained favorable settlement for client resulting in dismissal of sexual harassment and gender discrimination case.
  • Obtained favorable settlement for client resulting in dismissal of claims for unpaid overtime wages.
  • Defended client against claims of discrimination before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
  • Negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of employers in various industries.
  • Represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board.
  • Obtained favorable settlement for client resulting in dismissal of charges of unfair labor practices by the National Labor Relations Board.
  • Counsels employers on various labor issues, including obligations under the National Labor Relations Act, union grievances, and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements.
  • Drafts handbook and workplace policies, counsels employers regarding policy implementation.
  • Represented client in defending against an appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School, 2015
    • Deans Scholar
  • B.A., cum laude, University of Florida, 2011
    • Dean’s List
    • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
    • Pre-Legal Honor Society
    • Golden Key Honor Society
    • President’s Scholar Award
    • Research Seminar Award
  • A.A., Santa Fe College, 2009
    • Dean’s List

Admissions

  • Florida
  • United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
  • United States Court of Appeals for Eleventh Circuit

Languages

  • Spanish

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2023-Present
  • Invited to give a speech at the induction ceremony on behalf of newly admitted attorneys at the Third District Court of Appeals for having one of the highest bar exam scores in the state

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