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Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel, Employment Attorney in Orlando, Florida

focused on Employment and Litigation

Orlando, FL

Trusted employment attorney serving Orlando.

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Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel is an attorney based in Orlando, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Orlando, FLORIDA
Experience
attorney
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Orlando, FLORIDA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Orlando) (2026).

About Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel: Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel is an attorney based in Orlando, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jeffrey takes on

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

Employment cases in Orlando, Florida

Jeffrey takes employment matters in Orlando, 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 Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Orlando, Florida

Jeffrey takes litigation matters in Orlando, 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 Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel — employment lawyer in Orlando

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel is an attorney based in Orlando, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Jeff Mandel is the managing partner of the firm’s Orlando office. With over 30 years of experience, he has developed a reputation for being a reliable and efficient counselor and advocate for private and public-sector employers in all aspects of employment and traditional labor law.

Jeff partners with businesses to solve their employment-related issues including: employment discrimination and retaliation, civil rights, disabilities, family and medical leave, military leave, employment policies, employment agreements, and statutory compliance. He also represents employers in employment-related litigation and arbitration before the state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

Having served as a contributing editor of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) publication, The Fair Labor Standards Act, Jeff has extensive experience providing organizations with practical advice and counseling on wage and hour matters, and regularly defends employers in both single-plaintiff and collective overtime and minimum wage actions.

Additionally, Jeff has decades of experience representing employers in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, labor arbitrations and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC).

Jeff is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law. In 2013, he was inducted as a Fellow into The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers, which is the highest recognition by an attorney’s colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession. In 2016, Jeff was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation - Labor and Employment in Orlando, and in 2017 he was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Labor Law – Management in Orlando.

How Jeffrey handles employment matters

Jeff Mandel is the managing partner of the firm’s Orlando office. With over 30 years of experience, he has developed a reputation for being a reliable and efficient counselor and advocate for private and public-sector employers in all aspects of employment and traditional labor law. Jeff partners with businesses to solve their employment-related issues including: employment discrimination and…

The kind of cases Jeffrey takes

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

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Florida

    J.D. · 1986

Jurisdictions

Jeffrey's state bar admissions

  • Florida, Florida Bar

    ACTIVE

Jeffrey studied at J.D. in University of Florida.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Jeffrey has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Orlando)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Orlando)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando)

    2016

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Defense

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — State and Federal

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Orlando) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Orlando) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Orlando) (2016).

Locations

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel's office in Orlando

Jeffrey's primary office is at 200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1100, Orlando, Florida, 32801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1100

Orlando, Florida 32801

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey'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; Jeffrey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Orlando, 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 Jeffrey

Jeffrey 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. Jeffrey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jeffrey'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 Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Mandel

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

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

  • Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?

    Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey'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. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside Orlando?

    Jeffrey 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 — Jeffrey 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 Jeffrey?

    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. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jeffrey accepting new employment clients right now?

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

Areas served

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