Robert Sniffen

About 's Practice

Robert J. Sniffen is the founder and managing partner of Sniffen & Spellman, P.A.. His practice encompasses all areas of Labor and Employment Law. Rob also practices in the areas of Education Law, Civil Litigation, Insurance Litigation and Commercial Litigation. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Labor and Employment Law.

Education

• B.A.in political science from the University of Florida
• J.D. from Stetson University College of Law

Major Publications & Speaking Engagements

• Editor, Florida Employment Law Letter
• Contributing Editor, Southeast Employment Law Letter
• Co-Author, "Strip club's $1.2 million settlement shows dangers of FLSA violations," Florida Employment Law Letter, May 2016, and HR Daily Advisor, August 30, 2016
• Co-Author, "How far will DOJ extend ADA's Title II and Title III requirements?" Florida Employment Law Letter, February 2016, and Diversity Insight, April 17, 2016
• Co-Author, "Recent settlement highlights EEOC's focus on vulnerable workers," Florida Employment Law Letter, January 2016, and Diversity Insight, February 14, 2016
• Co-Author, "Florida court clarifies, refines public whistleblower law," Florida Employment Law Letter, August 2015, and HR.BLR.com, September 23, 2015
• Co-Author, "11th Circuit: Federal law preempts Florida whistleblower statute," Florida Employment Law Letter, June 2015, and HR.BLR.com, July 31, 2015
• Co-Author, "Legal knots untied: Same-sex marriage soon to be lawful in Florida," Human Resources News, December 29, 2014
• Author, "Florida public employer's preemployment drug test is unconstitutional," Florida Employment Law Letter, June 2014, and HR.BLR.com, June 26, 2014

Professional Recognition

• "AV" Rating from Martindale-Hubbell

• Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

• "The Best Lawyers in America" publication in Labor and Employment Law (including 2013 Tallahassee Management Lawyer of  Year, Labor & Employment Law)

• Best Lawyers in United States, Employment Law--Management, Labor Law--Management and Litigation--Labor & Employment

• A.M. Best's "Directories of Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters"

• Florida Trend Magazine as "Legal Elite" in Labor and Employment Law (top 2% of Lawyers Practicing in Florida)
• Florida Super Lawyers Magazine in the area of Labor and Employment Law (peer rated selection of top 5% of lawyers in the State)
• Florida Super Lawyers Magazine "Top 100 Lawyers" in the State of Florida (all practice areas)
• Ranked in Chambers Client's Guide under Labor & Employment Law

Admitted to Practice

Florida