Atty. Edwin Cruz
Edwin Cruz is a partner with KDV’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida office focusing his practice on labor and employment law and commercial litigation. He has more than 14 years of litigation experience defending a wide variety of employers’ legal matters.
ADA & More Attorney · Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL · 18+ Years Experience
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About Edwin Cruz at a Glance
Edwin Cruz is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, wage & hour, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in Florida (2008). Educated at Florida International University College of Law J.D. (—) and Florida International University B.B.A. (—). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edwin Cruz
- Edwin Cruz is a partner with KDV’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida office focusing his practice on labor and employment law and commercial litigation
- He has more than 14 years of litigation experience defending a wide variety of employers’ legal matters
- Mr. Cruz advises and represents business clients in wage and hour matters
- He provides advice to help clients avoid costly, disruptive investigations, compliance audits and employee lawsuits about overtime pay, commissions, proper employee classifications, worker designations, payroll and time records
- When businesses are called for investigative audits, Mr. Cruz prepares them, and represents them in subsequent litigation in both state and federal court, for claims brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- He defends clients in matters relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including physical barrier and website accessibility claims, with compliance of Title III of the ADA, and with workplace accommodation and discrimination claims
- Mr. Cruz advises and defends businesses against whistleblower claims to mitigate risk, and in claims of sexual harassment, employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, and retaliation
- Prior to joining KDV, he practiced law in Miami, FL, representing clients on labor and employment issues, including wage and hour disputes, discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation matters
- He also litigated compliance matters in regard to workplace laws including the Family Medical Leave Act) the ADA, and Title VII
- Mr. Cruz is fluent in Spanish
- Awards • 2022 “Ones to Watch: Labor and Employment Law – Management,” The Best Lawyers in America© Publications • News Release: Edwin Cruz Joins Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck Labor & Employment Group as Partner in Fort Lauderdale Office, June 1, 2022 News • News Release: Edwin Cruz Joins Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck Labor & Employment Group as Partner in Fort Lauderdale Office, June 1, 2022
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Edwin Cruz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edwin Cruz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Lauderdale.
Criminal Defense in Fort Lauderdale
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Employment Law in Fort Lauderdale
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Fort Lauderdale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Wage & Hour Disputes in Fort Lauderdale
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Whistleblower & Retaliation in Fort Lauderdale
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Lauderdale
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 Fort Lauderdale 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.
Fort Lauderdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Lauderdale-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 Fort Lauderdale Choose Edwin Cruz
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 Edwin Cruz's practice in the field of criminal defense, employment, business, wage & hour, and whistleblower.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edwin Cruz brings 18+ 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 criminal defense, employment, and business, Edwin Cruz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Lauderdale
A Fort Lauderdale-based practice means Edwin Cruz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Edwin Cruz Handles in Fort Lauderdale
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Edwin Cruz has experience with under Florida law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Edwin Cruz directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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