Apart from his litigation practice, Mr. Sukhdeo counsels employers on strategies for minimizing potential litigation and timely planning for the defense of unavoidable litigation. He regularly advises employers on day-to-day personnel matters and practices, with a keen understanding of the business and legal factors that must be weighed in making human resources decisions. Mr. Sukhdeo specifically assists employers in such matters as reductions in force (RIFs), plant closings, employee termination/discipline, applicant background checks, employee handbooks, workplace violence, and implementing effective personnel policies. He also provides in-house training on labor and employment law topics for both management and non-management employees. In addition, separation and severance agreements designed to protect employers from future litigation from former employees are an important aspect of his practice.

RECENT TRIALS

Mr. Sukhdeo won a jury trial in federal court regarding a Title VII gender discrimination claim. The jury returned a defense verdict after 15 minutes.

Mr. Sukhdeo successfully reduced a plaintiff's fee application by 70% at a bench trial in federal court. The underlying Title III ADA action was settled, and the fee dispute was the only issue tried.

Mr. Sukhdeo successfully prevented a strike by the Longshoremen's Union at a bench trial in federal court.

REPORTED CASES

Lovo v. Ryder System, Inc., et al., 2003 WL 23150113 (11th Cir. 2003)

Lovo v. Ryder System, Inc., et al., 298 F.Supp.2d 1248 (S.D. Fla. 2003)

Flores v. American Airlines, Inc., 184 F.Supp.2d 1287 (S.D. Fla. 2002)

Access Now, Inc. et al. v. South Florida Stadium Corp., the Miami Dolphins, Inc. and the Florida Marlins, Inc., 161 F.Supp.2d 1357 (S.D. Fla. 2000)

St. Hilaire v. The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack, et al., 73 F.Supp.2d 1350, (S.D. Fla. 1999)

St. Hilaire v. The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack, et al., 73 F.Supp.2d 1366, (S.D. Fla. 1999)