Atty. Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel

Atty. Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel

Jeff Mandel is the managing partner of the firm’s Orlando office. With over 30 years of experience, he has developed a reputation for being a reliable and efficient counselor and advocate for private and public-sector employers in all aspects of employment and traditional labor law.

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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel at a glance

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel is a employment and litigation attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida Bar. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Orlando) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jeff Mandel is the managing partner of the firm’s Orlando office
  • With over 30 years of experience, he has developed a reputation for being a reliable and efficient counselor and advocate for private and public-sector employers in all aspects of employment and traditional labor law
  • Jeff partners with businesses to solve their employment-related issues including: employment discrimination and retaliation, civil rights, disabilities, family and medical leave, military leave, employment policies, employment agreements, and statutory compliance
  • He also represents employers in employment-related litigation and arbitration before the state and federal courts and administrative agencies
  • Having served as a contributing editor of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) publication, The Fair Labor Standards Act, Jeff has extensive experience providing organizations with practical advice and counseling on wage and hour matters, and regularly defends employers in both single-plaintiff and collective overtime and minimum wage actions
  • Additionally, Jeff has decades of experience representing employers in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, labor arbitrations and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC)
  • Jeff is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law
  • In 2013, he was inducted as a Fellow into The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers, which is the highest recognition by an attorney’s colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession
  • In 2016, Jeff was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation - Labor and Employment in Orlando, and in 2017 he was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Labor Law – Management in Orlando

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel 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.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Orlando 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 Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel

Where is Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel's law office located?
Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is Fisher Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel handle?
Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel go to law school?
Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel earned their education at (J.D., 1986).
How can I contact Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel received?
Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Orlando); Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando); Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1986

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Orlando)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — State and Federal
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Orlando)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Florida, Florida Bar

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