Tampa Employment and Civil Rights Lawyer

Massey & Duffy, PLLC represents employees and people whose civil rights have been violated in Tampa and throughout the Tampa Bay area, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. We handle discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, wage, contract, and Section 1983 claims in state and federal court.

Where We Are Located

Our only office is at 855 East University Avenue in Gainesville. We do not have an office in Tampa. Consultations, document review, and case management are handled by phone, email, and video, and we travel for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial when a case requires it.

Claims We Handle for Tampa Bay Workers

• Wrongful termination and workplace retaliation

• Discrimination based on race, sex or pregnancy, age, disability, or religion

• Whistleblower retaliation

• Non-compete and severance agreements

• Unpaid wages and overtime

• Police misconduct, false arrest, and First Amendment retaliation

Non-Competes and Severance Agreements

Many Tampa Bay employers in finance, technology, and healthcare use non-compete, non-solicitation, and severance agreements. Florida enforces restrictive covenants more readily than many states, and the CHOICE Act, which took effect July 1, 2025, makes certain non-compete and garden leave agreements for higher-earning employees even easier to enforce. Have an agreement reviewed before you sign it or before you change jobs.

Where Tampa Bay Cases Are Filed

State court cases arising in Hillsborough County are filed in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, and cases from Pinellas and Pasco Counties in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Federal cases are filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. Many discrimination claims must first go through a charge with the EEOC or the Florida Commission on Human Relations.

Deadlines Matter

An EEOC charge in Florida generally must be filed within 300 days, and a complaint under the Florida Civil Rights Act within 365 days. Federal civilian employees generally must contact an agency EEO counselor within 45 days. If you think your rights were violated, talk to a lawyer promptly.

Talk With Us

Call Massey & Duffy, PLLC at (352) 505-8900 or use our contact page to schedule a consultation.

This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Our only office is in Gainesville, Florida. Results depend on the facts and law of each case; past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.