If you were fired, harassed, discriminated against, or shorted on pay in Miami, an employment lawyer can tell you quickly whether you have a real case. Florida is an at-will state, so you can be let go for almost any reason, but not an illegal one such as race, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin, or for reporting wrongdoing. You can file under federal law with the EEOC, generally within 300 days, or under the Florida Civil Rights Act with the FCHR within 365 days. Lawsuits land in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in downtown Miami or in Miami-Dade County court. Many employee-side firms work on contingency. Below are vetted Miami firms that handle these claims.
Updated February 9, 2026
Miami workers get two deadlines, 300 days with the EEOC and 365 with the FCHR, so timing the filing matters. Talk to a Miami employment lawyer if:
In Miami, employment lawyers commonly charge $250 to $500 an hour, but employee-side firms often work on contingency in discrimination and wage cases, taking a fee only if you recover. Many federal and Florida laws also shift attorney fees to the employer when you win, which is why a lot of workers pay little or nothing up front. Most firms offer a free first consultation and will tell you honestly whether your facts support a claim.
For a national overview, see our employment guide, or browse all Miami lawyers. The full ranked write-up is in our Top 10 employment lawyers in Miami guide. Related Miami pages cover Miami Personal Injury, Miami Trademark & IP, Miami Business Formation, Miami Business Contracts.
A Miami firm that represents both employees and employers in contract, trade-secret, discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes. A fit for high-stakes employment litigation.
A Miami practice offering negotiation and litigation in discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, harassment, and wage-and-hour matters. A fit for workers facing a tough employer.
A practice founded by Monica Espino representing workers in wage-and-hour, wrongful termination, retaliation, and discrimination claims in state and federal court. A fit for employee-side cases.
Led by Jenna Rinehart Rassif, recognized by Best Lawyers in employment law and labor litigation, practicing in Miami. A fit for clients who want a recognized employment litigator.
A Miami employment practice led by Miguel Morel, recognized by Best Lawyers in employment and labor litigation. A fit for discrimination and retaliation claims.
Firm details are gathered from public sources (Justia, Super Lawyers, Avvo, Best Lawyers, Martindale). Ratings not shown are not yet aggregated. See the full ranked guide: Top 10 employment lawyers in Miami.
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