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Donna M. Griffin, Esq.

Donna Griffin, Esq. Ms. Griffin has advised and represented clients in the labor and employment field since 1991. She has developed substantial experience defending employers ranging from “Fortune 100” to “mom and pop” organizations. Her areas of expertise involve defending employers in wage and hour, discrimination and harassment claims in agency, and state and federal court proceedings.

In addition to handling all phases of litigation, Ms. Griffin has concentrated her practice in the following areas:

training all levels of management regarding employment law compliance
preparing employment-related contracts, including noncompete and severance agreements
conducting employment-related audits and investigations
providing strategies and consultation to employers toward litigation avoidance
developing human resource policies and procedures

Ms. Griffin’s experience in the administration, management and ownership of small and large businesses has helped her appreciate the challenges of operating a profitable company. This non-legal experience has provided her with a unique perspective to successfully assist a wide range of companies and has afforded her the ability to provide sound legal, yet workable and practical advice and counsel.

In addition to her legal and business work experience, Ms. Griffin has devoted a significant amount of time to volunteering for not-for-profit organizations. Specifically, Ms. Griffin has enjoyed her work with the Catholic Dioceses of St. Petersburg, serving in such roles as the President of the Parent and Faculty Association; Student Advisory Council Member; Safe Environment Trainer; Outreach Chairperson; Chairperson and Secretary of the Parish Council for St. Michaels Catholic Church; Softball Coach; Eucharistic Minister; Religious Education Instructor; and, Pinellas Hope volunteer and contributor. Ms. Griffin feels fortunate to have had these volunteering experiences, which when coupled with her legal and non-legal work experiences, has enhanced her ability to relate to, communicate with and develop long-lasting relationships with clients and associates.

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Education
Florida State University
BA – Prelaw and Journalism	1987
University of Florida
Juris Doctorate	1990
Chairman of Moot Court, Received 1st Place for Oral Advocacy in State Competition
Legal Work Experience
Haynsworth, Baldwin, Johnson & Greaves Labor & Employment Law Firm
Harper Gerlach Labor & Employment Law Firm
Non-Legal Work Experience
Hercules Defense Electronics Systems Human Resources Associate
Animal Care Center of Pasco County Management Consulting
Integrated Employer Resources Human Resources Consulting
Ress Marine Construction Sales, Estimating, Permitting
Admitted To
Florida Bar
Federal Middle District of Florida
Federal Southern District of Florida