Atty. John D. Mullen
John Mullen practices in the areas of labor and employment law and in securities litigation and arbitration. He advises and represents employers throughout Florida in the defense of age, race, gender, sexual harassment, disability, and FMLA discrimination and retaliation claims, in both federal and state court trial practice and in arbitration and administrative proceedings.
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John D. Mullen is an attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practforg at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1994) and New College of Florida (BA, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Mullen practices in the areas of labor and employment law and in securities litigation and arbitration
- He advises and represents employers throughout Florida in the defense of age, race, gender, sexual harassment, disability, and FMLA discrimination and retaliation claims, in both federal and state court trial practice and in arbitration and administrative proceedings
- He also advises clients on a full range of employment-based immigration matters, and assists clients in obtaining visas for technical and professional employees and in navigating the requirements of U.S. immigration law
- He regularly drafts and negotiates employment contracts, and litigates non-compete agreements and trade secret claims
- Mr. Mullen also represents clients in defending securities and consumer class actions, directors’ and officers’ liability disputes and shareholder derivative actions, and other complex commercial matters in federal and state court
- He represents securities firms and individuals in securities arbitration proceedings before self-regulatory organizations such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
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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 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 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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