W. Reynolds Allen, Esq. — Experience

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Broad Experience

Reynolds Allen has represented Management in the public sector in  both Florida and nationwide and in the private sector for over 40 years under NLRA, PERA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, ADEA,  Federal and State Constitution provisions, Whistle Blower statutes, arbitrations, collective bargaining, special master proceedings, due process proceedings, mediations and other labor and employment matters.

Recognized Experience

  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America for last 14 years in labor and employment

  • Member of Florida Acadamy of Management Attorneys

  • Former Member of the EEOC Committee of the America Bar Association

Practice Experience

  • Florida Civil Circuit  Certified Mediator-authorized to mediate in Florida and Georgia

  • Mediator for U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida for  over 14 years

  • Former AAA arbitrator

  • Served as court appointed mediator for numerous non labor/employment cases

  • Before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

  • Conducted Due Process Hearings for Public Employers in Florida

  • Acted as neutral arbitrator in disputes under collective bargaining agreements

  • Designated by Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law since outset of such designations

  • Arbitrated  disputes by agreement of private parties

Florida Experience

General

  • Born Wauchula, Florida

  • Married to Louise Booth Allen

  • Two grown children and four grandchildren

  • US Army Captain JAGC

Education

  • Hardee County High School

  • Stetson University, BA in History

  • University of Florida, JD

Work

  • Founding member of Allen Norton & Blue, P.A. (Now semi-retired)

Admissions, Certifications, and   Practices

  • Florida Bar Number 1504

  • United States Supreme Court

  • Has presented appeals in the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th,   9th, 10th, 11th and DC Circuits

  • United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida

  • Certified as a Circuit Civil Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court June 15, 2012

  • Certified by the Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law since certification began

Recognitions and Memberships

  • Florida Academy of Management Attorneys

  • Listed in Super Lawyers through 2011