About Our Firm

We Approach Legal Issues from a Business Perspective.

Steven M. Parrish, Esq.

Mr. Parrish has spent the past 20 years representing employers with operations throughout Florida and the United States in all aspects of labor and employment law.  Previously an attorney and Partner in one of Florida's preeminent law firms for 13 years, Mr. Parrish opened Steven M. Parrish, P.A. in 2011 to provide highly responsive, personalized and cost-effective representation to his many clients. Mr. Parrish's focus is always on making the law work to help his Client's diverse businesses, not cripple it through the legal process.

While well-versed in business litigation and legal strategies, Mr. Parrish is primarily focused in employment law compliance and litigation defense in virtually every industry, including distribution, banking, retail, aviation services, security, private clubs, hospitality, insurance, restaurants, healthcare, medical practices, nursing homes, property management, real estate development, construction, accounting, law firms, and not for profit.

Mr. Parrish has successfully defended and resolved all types of employment litigation in both state and federal courts, including cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, The Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the False Claims Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.  Mr. Parrish also frequently defends employers who are caught up in government agency investigations and proceedings.   

A significant portion of Mr. Parrish's practice is also dedicated to providing his employer clients with day-to-day advice on all aspects of employee human resource issues, including termination decisions, disciplinary actions, wage and hour issues, sexual harassment/hostile work environment investigations, the ADA, leaves of absence and employment discrimination.  Additionally, Mr. Parrish also advises clients on executive employment agreements, non-competition agreements and employment policies and procedures. 

Mr. Parrish provides training presentations to employers and also lectures various organizations on topics of significance in the area of labor and employment law.

Mr. Parrish has also been a leader and business community representative in Florida's workforce development system, which is known as the CareerSource Florida Network.

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Steven M. Parrish, P.A.
330 Clematis Street, Suite 207
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.833.8339
FAX 561.655.5447
sparrish@smparrishlaw.com