The Amlong Firm - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Championing Employee Rights and Landmark Workplace Justice Since 1982

When employers violate civil rights or withhold pay, confronting large corporations requires seasoned courage. Located at 101 NE 3rd Ave in Fort Lauderdale, The Amlong Firm has championed workers across South Florida since 1982. With decades of combined trial experience, the firm has established major legal precedents, including victories before the Supreme Court of the United States. Preparing every case for trial, the team provides formidable leverage in negotiations. If you need to hire an employment lawyer who refuses to back down, The Amlong Firm offers proven trial advocacy.

Historic Courtroom Precedents and Distinguished Legal Leadership

The Amlong Firm is built on decades of pioneering legal achievements and recognized excellence across the Florida legal community:

• Karen Coolman Amlong, Esq.: Founding partner who secured Florida's first multimillion-dollar sexual harassment judgment. Former state legislator and Florida NOW leader, she holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo.
• William R. Amlong, Esq.: Renowned trial lawyer and former Miami Herald investigative reporter who argued and won the landmark Title VII sexual harassment case Faragher v. City of Boca Raton before the Supreme Court of the United States.
• One Hundred Percent Litigation Focused: Unlike firms that seek quick, discounted settlements, The Amlong Firm conducts rigorous discovery and exhaustive trial preparation, creating substantial leverage during settlement negotiations.
• Top Industry Honors: Consistently recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms, Florida Super Lawyers, and recipient of the ABA Small Firm Practitioner of Merit Award.

Comprehensive Employment and Workers' Rights Practice Areas

The firm provides fearless representation across a full spectrum of employee rights and workplace disputes:

• Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment: Representing workers subjected to unwelcome physical conduct, quid pro quo demands, verbal abuse, and pervasive workplace hostility.
• Workplace Discrimination: Litigating complex claims under Title VII and Florida law regarding racial discrimination, gender bias, pregnancy discrimination, age discrimination, and LGBTQ rights.
• Wrongful Termination and Whistleblower Retaliation: Holding employers accountable for firing employees who report illegal activities, request medical leave, or file discrimination complaints.
• Wage and Hour Claims: Recovering unpaid overtime, misclassified independent contractor wages, and unpaid minimum wages on a contingency fee basis under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Family and Medical Leave Act: Defending employees penalized or wrongfully terminated for exercising statutory FMLA medical leave rights.
• High-Conflict Family Law: Offering sophisticated representation in complex divorce, equitable asset distribution, and child custody disputes for select clients.

Dedicated Advocacy and Contingency Representation

The attorneys at The Amlong Firm recognize that enduring unlawful employer conduct takes a heavy financial and emotional toll. To ensure justice remains accessible, many wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage claims are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients owe no legal fees unless compensation is secured. If you are searching for an employment lawyer in Fort Lauderdale or need an aggressive advocate to protect your career, contact The Amlong Firm today to schedule your confidential consultation.