Florida Employment and Labor Law Attorney
Law Office of Annette Newman PLLC, 789 SW Federal Hwy, Suite 201, Stuart, FL 34994
FORMER CLIENTS/CASES
Settlement
Settlement
Settlement
We filed a wrongful death suit in the case,Chapman v. Florida Department of Corrections et al. Case Number: 1:14-cv-24140, resulting in a record $4.5 million settlement for our client. The terms of the settlement agreement are confidential.
Settlement
Settlement
Settlement
We filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against the Home Depot, in the case Donna Dugo v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., resulting in a six figure settlement for our client. The terms of the settlement agreement are confidential.
Settlement
Settlement
Settlement
We filed an employment discrimination civil lawsuit in the case Richard Musumeci vs. City of Coconut Creek, resulting in a six figure settlement for our client. The terms of the settlement agreement are confidential.
Settlement
Settlement
Settlement
We filed an unpaid wages lawsuit in the case Alejandro Mainetto vs MSH International Inc., resulting in a signifiant settlement for our client. The terms of the settlement agreement are confidential.
Success Stories
Settlement
Disability Discrimination
Family Law Cases
The firm represented the plaintiff in the case, Linda Millito vs. Animal Emergency Clinic of Deerfield Beach LLC, after our client’s beloved dog died after having surgery at the clinic, resulting in a settlement for our client.
Family Law Cases
Disability Discrimination
Family Law Cases
The Firm has successfully litigated multiple family law cases for over a decade, including both contested and uncontested divorces, custody and paternity actions and pre-nuptial agreements.
Disability Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
The firm represented the defendant in the case, Access For The Disabled Inc. et al v. Kimco Realty Corporation et al. Case No: 0:13-cv-60701-WPD, and was able to obtain a dismissal for our client.
Collections/Small Claims
Collections/Small Claims
Disability Discrimination
The firm has litigated collections cases and small claims disputes for over a decade, including arguing motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, attending court hearings, case management conferences, evidentiary hearings, mediations, depositions and conducting bench trials. Representative clients include: Portfolio Recovery Asso
The firm has litigated collections cases and small claims disputes for over a decade, including arguing motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, attending court hearings, case management conferences, evidentiary hearings, mediations, depositions and conducting bench trials. Representative clients include: Portfolio Recovery Associates, Citibank, Bank of America, CACH, LLC, Discover, Capital One, TD Bank, LVNV Funding, Attorneys on Demand, My Motion Calendar, Docketly, Court Appearance Professionals and many others.
Case Dismissed
Collections/Small Claims
Administrative Law
We represented a client who was sued by her former employer for alleged violation of non-compete, and non-solicitation agreements in the case, CMCO Mortgage, LLC vs Thecia Maurone. The case was dismissed against our client.
Administrative Law
Collections/Small Claims
Administrative Law
The firm has represented multiple clients for over a decade in discrimination cases filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and US Department of Education Civil Rights Division, many of which resulted in settlement, sa
The firm has represented multiple clients for over a decade in discrimination cases filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and US Department of Education Civil Rights Division, many of which resulted in settlement, saving our clients the added expense and time involved in filing a lawsuit.
As a certified mediator, Attorney Newman strongly believes that alternative dispute resolution is a key element of the legal process and can benefit both parties in a legal dispute, saving both parties time, money and stress.
Attorney Newman’s Story
Attorney Newman’s Story
Attorney Newman’s Story
Attorney Newman has a successful and proven track record of success despite her humble beginning. Raised in foster care after her mother died, she had a rough start in life but her faith in God and determination to make it gave her the drive to do whatever it took to be a successful attorney and her hard work has paid off. Growing up du
Attorney Newman has a successful and proven track record of success despite her humble beginning. Raised in foster care after her mother died, she had a rough start in life but her faith in God and determination to make it gave her the drive to do whatever it took to be a successful attorney and her hard work has paid off. Growing up during the civil rights movement motivated her to pursue her passion to fight for equality and civil rights for the oppressed.
She has a wide variety of hands-on work experience. Prior to beginning her legal career, Attorney Newman gained valuable experience, including working as an Administrative and Legal Secretary, District Manager for an international retail chain, Human Resources Professional and Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army.
Attorney Newman has worked in civil service, private practice, is a Certified Federal EEO investigator, and Certified Supreme Court Circuit Civil Mediator.
Attorney Newman attended college classes at night while working full-time, raising her children as a single mother and serving in the military. She successfully completed six college degrees, including an MBA Degree specializing in Human Resources and was recognized for graduating with Top Honors. She is also a Senior Legal Editor for Thompson Reuters and edits the publication's Employment Law Practical Law Articles.
Attorney Newman's extensive variety of work experience, coupled with her education, military service and legal experience has equipped her with the leadership, management, administrative, and ethical work practices required to provide competent and professional legal services and obtain excellent results.
Public Employees
Attorney Newman’s Story
Attorney Newman’s Story
Attorney Newman represents both private and public employees. As a Certified Federal EEO Investigator, Attorney Newman understands the federal employee EEO investigation process from start to finish. Attorney Newman has represented public employees for over a decade.
Employees who work for public agencies are entitled to due process righ
Attorney Newman represents both private and public employees. As a Certified Federal EEO Investigator, Attorney Newman understands the federal employee EEO investigation process from start to finish. Attorney Newman has represented public employees for over a decade.
Employees who work for public agencies are entitled to due process rights before their employer can terminate or discipline them, such as notice and the right to protest proposed disciplinary action.
Employees who work for federal agencies must file their informal EEO complaint within 45 days of the discriminatory act with their EEO Counselor and must file their formal complaint within 15 days from the date they receive their Acceptance Letter from the EEO Office.
Missing these short deadlines can result in their EEO complaint being dismissed and they could lose their right to file.a lawsuit.
Business Representation
Attorney Newman’s Story
Business Representation
Attorney Newman represents businesses of all sizes. Representative businesses Attorney Newman has represented or is currently representing includes:
Grand Banks Yachts, UV Latin Dance, LEXOR Miami, Exxon, The Fab Law Firm, Schuina Law Firm, Portfolio Recovery Associates, The Ravens Group, The AR Group, Resolution Services, TD Bank, Bank o
Attorney Newman represents businesses of all sizes. Representative businesses Attorney Newman has represented or is currently representing includes:
Grand Banks Yachts, UV Latin Dance, LEXOR Miami, Exxon, The Fab Law Firm, Schuina Law Firm, Portfolio Recovery Associates, The Ravens Group, The AR Group, Resolution Services, TD Bank, Bank of America, Capital One, Discover Bank, CASH LTD, and many others.