 Robert Paradela, Jr. Office: Fort Lauderdale Direct: (954) 847-4828 reparadela@wickersmith.com Practice Areas: Admitted to Practice:
University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2020) Florida State University (B.S., cum laude, 2017) Born: |
Robert Paradela, Jr.BiographyRobert “Rob” Paradela, Jr. is an associate in Wicker Smith’s Fort Lauderdale office where he works in a variety of practice areas, but primarily in employment law and medical malpractice. Prior to joining Wicker Smith as an associate in 2024, Rob practiced at an AmLaw 10 firm where he litigated and counseled on a variety of labor & employment matters. His practice included litigating and counseling on trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes arising when individuals changed employment. He also represented corporate clients in a variety of discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal court, as well as before state and federal administrative agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR). Rob also specialized in advising employers on legal risks when performing reductions in the client’s workforce. Rob attended Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He graduated cum laude in 2017, and continued on to University of Virginia School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2020. Outside of practicing law, Rob enjoys traveling, golfing and scuba diving. Professional & Civic Affiliations
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Robert Paradela, Jr. - Associate
Robert Paradela, Jr.
Associate
Email: reparadela@wickersmith.com
Direct: (954) 847-4828
Office: Fort Lauderdale
Profile
Robert “Rob” Paradela, Jr. is an associate in Wicker Smith’s Fort Lauderdale office where he works in a variety of practice areas, but primarily in employment law and medical malpractice.
Prior to joining Wicker Smith as an associate in 2024, Rob practiced at an AmLaw 10 firm where he litigated and counseled on a variety of labor & employment matters. His practice included litigating and counseling on trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes arising when individuals changed employment. He also represented corporate clients in a variety of discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal court, as well as before state and federal administrative agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR). Rob also specialized in advising employers on legal risks when performing reductions in the client’s workforce.
Rob attended Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He graduated cum laude in 2017, and continued on to University of Virginia School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2020.
Outside of practicing law, Rob enjoys traveling, golfing and scuba diving.
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Credentials
Education
University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2020)
Florida State University (B.S., cum laude, 2017)
Representative Matters
Favorable Resolution of a Compensation Dispute
Plaintiff sued our client and another party in arbitration over an alleged failure to pay the Plaintiff deferred compensation allegedly owed to him. We settled the case as to our client, but it remains ongoing against the other party.
Worker’s Compensation Retaliation Claim Resolved Prior to Litigation
We represented the interests of a locally owned florist shop in a matter in which claimant alleged wrongful termination as a result of her making a worker’s comp claim. We engaged with her counsel and resolved the matter before it ever went into litigation.
Provided Counsel on a RIF Issue
We provided advice and counsel to a local cleaning company on how best to handle a large-scale reduction in force at a plant that had to be closed.
Representation of a National Trucking Company in a Wrongful Termination Suit
Plaintiff was constructively discharged from his position at our client’s trucking company and subsequently filed suit, alleging discrimination based on his age and disability status. The case was resolved favorably for all parties in the early stages of litigation.
Practices
Education
University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2020)
Florida State University (B.S., cum laude, 2017)
Credentials
Admitted to Bar
- 2024, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- 2022, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- 2022, State of Florida
- 2021, State of New York
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- The New York Bar
Languages
English
