Atty. Marc Edelman
Marc Edelman has been practicing employment law since 1996. He spent the first eight years of his career litigating cases and providing guidance to corporate clients.
Employment Law & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 30+ Years Experience
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About Marc Edelman at a Glance
Marc Edelman is an Attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, family law, employment, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Florida (1996) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1996). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Florida (B.S. Political, 1992). Active member of Memberships: •The Florida Bar. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marc Edelman
- Marc Edelman has been practicing employment law since 1996
- He spent the first eight years of his career litigating cases and providing guidance to corporate clients
- Thereafter, he served as General Counsel for a national furniture retailer, overseeing employment law compliance and litigation
- Now representing employees, he practices out of the firm’s Tampa office, litigating wage hour/overtime, harassment, discrimination and a variety of other employment law cases
- Mr. Edelman was born in New York City and raised in Bedford, New York
- He attended University of Florida, where he received a B.S. in Political Science in 1992
- He received his law degree from the Florida State University College of Law, where he was a member of the Trial Team and Law Review
- He is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in Florida
- Mr. Edelman resides in Tampa with his wife and two children
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Marc Edelman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc Edelman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Wrongful Termination in Tampa
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Workplace Discrimination in Tampa
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Family Law in Tampa
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Employment Law in Tampa
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Wage & Hour Disputes in Tampa
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 venue, 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tampa Choose Marc Edelman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Marc Edelman's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, family law, employment, and wage & hour.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Marc Edelman brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Marc Edelman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and family law, Marc Edelman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Marc Edelman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Marc Edelman Handles in Tampa
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