Arthur T. Schofield, P.A. - West Palm Beach, FL

Championing Employee Rights Across West Palm Beach

Experiencing mistreatment or unfair treatment at work can upend your professional stability and personal livelihood. Located on Clematis Street in the center of downtown West Palm Beach, Arthur T. Schofield, P.A. provides dedicated legal counsel exclusively focused on labor and employment litigation. Established in 1993, the practice has represented workers throughout Palm Beach County and across the state of Florida for more than three decades. Founding attorney Arthur T. Schofield brings formidable trial preparation and deep procedural knowledge to every case, challenging major corporations, municipal entities, and private employers that violate federal and state labor standards.

Unlike high-volume firms where clients rarely speak with their counsel, this firm prioritizes individual attention, diligent document examination, and transparent communication. Attorney Schofield began his career working alongside preeminent civil rights attorneys, developing a career-long dedication to vindicating employee protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Florida Civil Rights Act. If you need an employment lawyer who understands how to build a winning case from the administrative stage through federal trial, Arthur T. Schofield, P.A. delivers the relentless advocacy you deserve.

Focused Labor and Employment Practice Areas

The firm concentrates its practice on protecting employees across diverse workplace controversies, including:

• Employment and labor lawyers defending workers against employer overreach, disciplinary retaliation, and unfair labor practices across South Florida.
• Wrongful termination lawyers holding employers accountable for retaliatory discharges following protected complaints or statutory leave requests.
• Workplace discrimination lawyers advocating for employees subjected to disparate treatment due to race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, or national origin.
• Harassment lawyers fighting hostile work environments, quid pro quo misconduct, and persistent abusive supervisory behavior.
• Wage and hour lawyers recovering unpaid minimum wage, withheld overtime pay, and improper wage deductions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Representation in severance negotiations, non-compete covenants, executive employment contracts, and Family and Medical Leave Act disputes.

Recognized Accolades and Professional Distinction

Attorney Arthur T. Schofield has earned widespread peer acclaim, including selection to Super Lawyers continuously from 2014 through 2021, a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo, and the Avvo Clients Choice Award. In addition to courtroom litigation, Mr. Schofield is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, bringing invaluable dispute resolution insight to contested settlement conferences. He previously served as President of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association and led Florida Rural Legal Services, demonstrating an enduring commitment to equal justice under the law.

Protecting Your Livelihood and Professional Dignity

Navigating strict administrative deadlines before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Florida Commission on Human Relations requires immediate, calculated action. When you hire an employment lawyer with over thirty years of focused litigation experience, you level the playing field against corporate defense teams and insurance carriers. Whether negotiating an executive separation package or prosecuting a workplace discrimination lawsuit, the firm is prepared to protect your future. Contact the office today to schedule a consultation and take decisive action to safeguard your career.