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Janet E. Wise, Employment Attorney in Tampa, Florida

Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation

Practicing employment in Tampa since 1992.

34+
Years practicing
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Janet E. Wise is an attorney based in Tampa, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Janet has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. (formerly Sass Law Firm).

Based in
Tampa, FLORIDA
Experience
over 34 years
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Tampa, FLORIDA.
  • Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026).

About Janet E. Wise: Janet E. Wise is an attorney based in Tampa, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Janet has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. (formerly Sass Law Firm).

Areas of practice

Janet's practice areas in Tampa

Janet concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janet handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Tampa, Florida

Janet takes employment matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Janet agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Tampa, Florida

Janet takes litigation matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Janet agrees to represent you.

Biography

Janet E. Wise, employment attorney serving Tampa

Janet E. Wise is an attorney based in Tampa, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Janet has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. (formerly Sass Law Firm). Janet works from Tampa, Florida and takes on employment matters across the region.

Janet E. Wise is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar since 2001, which recognizes her special knowledge, skills and proficiency in labor and employment law, along with her professionalism and ethical standards. As an attorney with the Sass Law Firm, she brings over 33 years of experience to the practice which primarily represents employees from both the private and public sectors in workplace disputes. Ms. Wise speaks frequently on employment law topics, especially in the area of attorney ethics, and serves on various committees, both locally and nationally. Janet has made the Florida Super Lawyer® list in Employment Law since 2014 as published by Thomson Reuters and was chosen by Lawdragon as one of its 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers since 2020.

Ms. Wise graduated cum laude from Newberry College before obtaining her law degree from Georgia State University College of Law, and she is admitted to both The Florida Bar and the State Bar of Georgia. Janet was 2020-2021 Chair of The Florida Bar’s Labor & Employment Law Certification Committee, which is responsible for, among other things, determining whether applicants have met the minimum standards for Board Certification in Labor and Employment Law and developing and grading Labor and Employment Law certification examinations in Florida. Ms. Wise is a past President of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and past co-chair of NELA’s Ethics and Sanctions Committee, and she continues to support attorneys who practice in the area of labor and employment law by her work on NELA’s Ethics and Sanctions Advisory Council.

For a full list of Janet’s awards, publications, speaking engagements, associations and committees, check out her resume at EmploymentLawTampa.com.

How Janet handles employment matters

Janet E. Wise is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar since 2001, which recognizes her special knowledge, skills and proficiency in labor and employment law, along with her professionalism and ethical standards. As an attorney with the Sass Law Firm, she brings over 33 years of experience to the practice which primarily represents employees from both the private and…

The kind of cases Janet takes

Janet reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Tampa and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Janet studied and practices

  • Georgia State University

    J.D. · 1992

Jurisdictions

Janet's state bar admissions

  • Florida, The Florida

    1992 · ACTIVE

Janet studied at J.D. in Georgia State University.

Law school and academic background

Janet completed J.D. in Georgia State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Janet runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Janet's legal honors and published work

Janet has received 18 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law – The Florida Bar, since 2001

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Labor & Employment: Employee – Thomson Reuters, 2014-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in Employment Law for Individuals and in Litigation – Labor and Employment –

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2024-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers – Lawdragon, 2020-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Involvement – Lawyer Legion, 2020-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who in American Law – Marquis

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2017-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lead Counsel Verified in Employment Law – Thomson Reuters, 2020-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney – Superb 10.0 Rating, Avvo, 2006-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Legal 2021 in Labor and Employment – USA – Finance Monthly, 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lifetime Achievement Award – Marquis

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2019

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law – The Florida Bar, since 2001 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Labor & Employment: Employee – Thomson Reuters, 2014-present (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in Employment Law for Individuals and in Litigation – Labor and Employment – (2026).

Locations

Janet E. Wise's office in Tampa

Janet's primary office is at 601 West Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, 33603. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. (formerly Sass Law Firm)

601 West Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

Tampa, Florida 33603

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Hiring guide

How to hire Janet E. Wise — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Janet usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Janet charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janet's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Janet will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Tampa, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Janet

Janet discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Janet confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Janet's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Janet E. Wise

  • How much does it cost to hire Janet for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Janet walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Janet offer a free consultation?

    Janet charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janet's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Janet's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Janet gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Janet take my case if I'm outside Tampa?

    Janet is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Janet will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Janet?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Janet will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Janet accepting new employment clients right now?

    Janet's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Tampa, Miami and Orlando in Florida

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