Atty. Scott T. Silverman
Adept at navigating complex labor and employment matters, Scott Silverman is noted by Chambers USA for being “expeditious” and “excellent at providing all points of view.” His range of experience includes representation of employers in administrative proceedings, federal and state court litigation, and arbitrations. Although he has worked on a variety of labor and employment issues throughout his career, Scott’s practice has emphasized labor management relations, employment discrimination, non-compete/trade secret, wage and hour, and retaliation claims.
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About Scott T. Silverman at a glance
Scott T. Silverman is a employment and litigation attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 1994). 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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- Adept at navigating complex labor and employment matters, Scott Silverman is noted by Chambers USA for being “expeditious” and “excellent at providing all points of view.” His range of experience includes representation of employers in administrative proceedings, federal and state court litigation, and arbitrations
- Although he has worked on a variety of labor and employment issues throughout his career, Scott’s practice has emphasized labor management relations, employment discrimination, non-compete/trade secret, wage and hour, and retaliation claims
- Complementing his litigation practice, he advises employers on day-to-day matters, and drafts manuals and contracts for his clients
- Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law, Scott frequently lectures and publishes articles on current developments in labor and employment law
- In addition to Chambers USA,numerous leading industry publications have ranked Scott as a top lawyer in Florida, including The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers Magazine, Florida Monthly, and Tampa Bay Magazine
Practice Areas Explained
Scott T. Silverman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott T. Silverman 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.
Scott T. Silverman 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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