Atty. Erin G. Jackson
For over 20 years, Erin has defended both private and public-sector employers before state and federal courts and agencies. Erin is a trusted advisor to a broad range of employers, including large hospitals, retail establishments, call centers, manufacturing companies, accounting firms, pharmaceutical companies, financial services businesses, software development companies, health care providers, school districts and municipalities.
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About Erin G. Jackson at a glance
Erin G. Jackson is a employment and litigation attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Johnson Jackson PLLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 2000) and University of Florida (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor 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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- For over 20 years, Erin has defended both private and public-sector employers before state and federal courts and agencies
- Erin is a trusted advisor to a broad range of employers, including large hospitals, retail establishments, call centers, manufacturing companies, accounting firms, pharmaceutical companies, financial services businesses, software development companies, health care providers, school districts and municipalities
- She assists employers in managing the employment relationship, conducts investigations into claims of harassment and discrimination, develops strategies for relations with labor organizations, handles disputes involving non-competition agreements, conducts training of supervisors and management, and defends employers through trials and appeals when they are wrongfully accused of violation of employment laws
- Erin graduated cum laude from the University of Florida and obtained her Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law, where she served on the Law Review and the Mock Trial team
- Since 2006, Erin has been Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law
- She is AV-Rated 5.0/5.0 by Martindale Hubbell
- She was named a 2018 BusinessWoman of the Year Honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal and has been named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Florida by Super Lawyers (2019 - 2022)
- In December, 2022, Erin was awarded the George C. Carr Memorial Award by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, recognizing excellence in federal practice and commitment to the Federal Bar Association
- Erin has served as the planning chair for the Federal Bar Association National Convention and served on the planning committee for the 2020 and 2022 Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conferences
- Erin is also a member of the Executive Board for the Glazer Children’s Museum, where she also serves as Chair of the Governance Committee
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Erin G. Jackson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erin G. Jackson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Erin G. Jackson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
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 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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