Atty. Christopher "Chris" Cavaliere
Chris Cavaliere is a principal in the Tampa, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He proactively partners with businesses throughout the country to help them navigate the daily workplace challenges of today’s business world.
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Christopher "Chris" Cavaliere is a employment and litigation attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chris Cavaliere is a principal in the Tampa, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C
- He proactively partners with businesses throughout the country to help them navigate the daily workplace challenges of today’s business world
- When preventative strategies are not enough, Chris also strategically represents businesses in employment-related disputes and litigation
- Whatever the workplace issue, he ensures the best team is assembled to serve the client’s specific needs
- Chris takes pride in partnering with management and human resources departments for companies of all sizes
- He provides practical solutions and training on multi-state workplace issues relating to hiring and firing, background checks, employee handbooks, compensation, overtime, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, unpaid wages, non-competition agreements, non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and more
- Chris began his legal career as a criminal prosecutor, during which time he tried more than 20 jury trials
- Outside of his legal practice, he serves in a variety of leadership positions within the community
- Chris currently serves as the Immediate Past President of HR Tampa, one of the nation’s largest and most active SHRM chapters
- He also serves on the Board of Directors for NeuroShifts (formerly known as Autism Shifts), an organization devoted to helping families in the neurodiverse community
- When he is not serving clients or the community, Chris can be found enjoying his time with his beautiful (and brilliant!) wife and children
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Tampa 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 andnue, 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.
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