Atty. Arthur Thomas Schofield
Mr. Schofield began his practice in 1993 after graduating from the University of Miami Law School in Miami, Florida.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 33+ Years Experience
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About Arthur Thomas Schofield at a Glance
Arthur Thomas Schofield is a Member based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Arthur T. Schofield, PA. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Florida (1993). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1993) and Florida Institute of Technology (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Palm Beach County Bar Association Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers Florida National Employment Lawyers Association National Employment Lawyers Association Big Brothers/Big Sisters Federal Bar Association. Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Arthur Thomas Schofield
- Mr. Schofield began his practice in 1993 after graduating from the University of Miami Law School in Miami, Florida
- For the first 5 years of practice he worked under the tutelage and guidance of one of the preeminent civil rights attorneys in Florida
- Those early years addressed a broad spectrum of civil rights claims from police misconduct, employment discrimination, housing discrimination, disability rights and educational rights
- Mr. Schofield has been the principal of his own firm since 1999
- In his practice he has successfully prosecuted sexual harassment claims against Fortune 500 and smaller companies in both federal and state courts
- One notable suit was brought against a Massachusetts based company which resulted in over One Million Dollars in liability
- The verdict was appealed in the Eleventh Circuit and successfully defended by Mr. Schofield
- Mr. Schofield has also brought suits against municipalities and other governmental entities throughout Florida
- In one such suit he represented a police officer against the Delray Beach Police Department, one of five officers which brought race discrimination claims, that also resulted in over One Million Dollars in liability
- Other successful prosecutions have been brought against the Jupiter Police Department, West Palm Beach Police Department, City of Boynton Beach, City of Boca Raton, City of Riviera Beach and the Sheriffs of Palm Beach, Broward, St. Lucie and Martin Counties
- Mr. Schofield has also successfully prosecuted disability discrimination claims against the federal government, local governments and private and other public entities
- These claims have been prosecuted in federal court, state court and through the federal claims process of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- The practice, while located in West Palm Beach, Florida, has handled cases as far south as Key West, far north as Jacksonville and throughout the east and west coasts of Florida
- No claim is too large or too small
- He is often retained to consult on or litigate matters involving employment contracts, non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, collective bargaining agreements
- The handling of administrative claims is another area of practice
- Mr. Schofield handles the processing of Charges of Discrimination through the EEOC, FCHR, the various local FEPA agencies and appeals before the Agency for Workforce Innovation
- In addition, Mr. Schofield is presently serving as President of the Florida Employment Lawyers Association, he is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Court Mediator with experience in mediating a wide variety of employment related disputes
- ARTHUR T. SCHOFIELD, P.A. | Via Jardin | 330 Clematis Street, Suite 207 | West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 | Fax |
Practice Areas Explained
Arthur Thomas Schofield's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Arthur Thomas Schofield handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Wrongful Termination in West Palm Beach
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Workplace Discrimination in West Palm Beach
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Sexual Harassment in West Palm Beach
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Family Law in West Palm Beach
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Employment Law in West Palm Beach
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in West Palm Beach Choose Arthur Thomas Schofield
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Arthur Thomas Schofield's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, family law, and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Arthur Thomas Schofield brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment, Arthur Thomas Schofield can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Arthur Thomas Schofield attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Arthur Thomas Schofield Handles in West Palm Beach
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