Atty. Eric A. Gordon

Atty. Eric A. Gordon

Eric Gordon is the chair of Akerman’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, a national team representing employers in legal compliance, dispute prevention, and employment litigation throughout the United States. An experienced litigator, he represents Fortune 500 companies operating in the hospitality, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications sectors, with substantial experience in federal and state jury trials, class actions, arbitrations, and defending claims before administrative agencies.

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Profile Summary

About Eric A. Gordon at a glance

Eric A. Gordon is a employment and litigation attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Educated at St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric Gordon is the chair of Akerman’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, a national team representing employers in legal compliance, dispute prevention, and employment litigation throughout the United States
  • An experienced litigator, he represents Fortune 500 companies operating in the hospitality, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications sectors, with substantial experience in federal and state jury trials, class actions, arbitrations, and defending claims before administrative agencies
  • In addition to his litigation experience, Eric provides clients with valuable day-to-day preventive counseling on compliance and avoiding lawsuits, offering in-house training programs on topics such as hiring/firing, sexual harassment, diversity, Family and Medical Leave Act, discrimination, and wage and hour compliance
  • Eric is the creator and moderator of the Akerman HR Hospitality Roundtable, a biannual forum on employment and labor issues for human resources professionals in the hospitality sector

Practice Areas Explained

Eric A. Gordon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A. Gordon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Eric A. Gordon is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric A. Gordon

Where is Eric A. Gordon's law office located?
Eric A. Gordon's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric A. Gordon handle?
Eric A. Gordon focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Eric A. Gordon go to law school?
Eric A. Gordon earned their education at (J.D., 1995).
How can I contact Eric A. Gordon for a consultation?
You can contact Eric A. Gordon directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Eric A. Gordon received?
Eric A. Gordon's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (West Palm Beach).

Education

J.D.
St. Thomas University School of Law
- 1995

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (West Palm Beach)
- 2023

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