Suzanne A. Singer

Suzanne Singer focuses her practice primarily in the areas of employment and labor law and casualty litigation.

Suzanne defends private and public sector employers in all aspects of employment law including consultation, litigation in state and federal courts, as well as administrative proceedings before the EEOC, State Retirement Commission and other administrative agencies. She litigates claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act including those alleging discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin and pregnancy. She also represents employers in wage and hour violations (FLSA), wrongful termination and retaliation as well as cases brought under the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA), Family Medical Leave Act, and the Florida Civil Rights Act, Chapter 760. Suzanne also has experience representing clients in public sector whistle-blower claims, public records, worker’s compensation retaliation claims as well as state and federal constitutional claims brought under 42 U.S.C. Section 1981, 1983 and 1985. Defense of ADA accessibility claims is also included in her practice.

She has substantial experience in defending governmental and educational institutions against employment, casualty and commercial related claims. In February 2013, Suzanne was asked to serve as interim general counsel for Palm Beach State College. Suzanne continued her tenure as general counsel until permanent counsel was hired in November 2013.

She defends clients in lawsuits involving negligence, wrongful death, premises liability and other general tort claims. She also represents vertical transportation companies with general litigation liability.