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.
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Edwin Cruz is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practforg at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. 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. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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