Michelle Tatum-Bush
Employment Law - Management
Employment Law - Management
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Michelle Tatum-Bush provides advice and handles disputes for employers in Florida and with operations throughout the US.Her clients represent a wide variety of industries, including construction, brokerages, medical practices, management, insurance, and not-for-profit organizations. Michelle has particular expertise in FMLA and ADA accommodations matters. She is also passionate about helping clients throughout their litigation matters, whether the cases involve discrimination and harassment in the workplace, retaliation against whistleblowers, WARN Act claims or violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in the Employment Act.Michelle understands the challenges facing employers first hand. Prior to joining FordHarrison, Michelle was a judicial staff attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Jacksonville, Florida, where she oversaw the operation of the Criminal Division and was responsible for hiring, firing, managing, and disciplining attorneys as well as interns. Michelle also served as the Capital Judicial Staff Attorney, appointed by the criminal judiciary to attend all phases of capital murder trials to assist judges with instantaneous research and recommendations on issues that arose during hearings and trials.www.fordharrison.com/michelletatum-bush Michelle Tatum-Bush provides advice and handles disputes for employers in Florida and with operations throughout the US.Her clients represent a wide variety of industries, including construction, brokerages, medical practices, management, insurance, and not-for-profit organizations. Michelle has particular expertise in FMLA and ADA accommodations matters. She is also passionate about helping clients throughout their litigation matters, whether the cases involve discrimination and harassment in the workplace, retaliation against whistleblowers, WARN Act claims or violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in the Employment Act.Michelle understands the challenges facing employers first hand. Prior to joining FordHarrison, Michelle was a judicial staff attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Jacksonville, Florida, where she oversaw the operation of the Criminal Division and was responsible for hiring, firing, managing, and disciplining attorneys as well as interns. Michelle also served as the Capital Judicial Staff Attorney, appointed by the criminal judiciary to attend all phases of capital murder trials to assist judges with instantaneous research and recommendations on issues that arose during hearings and trials.www.fordharrison.com/michelletatum-bush Michelle Tatum-Bush provides advice and handles disputes for employers in Florida and with operations throughout the US. Her clients represent a wide variety of industries, including construction, brokerages, medical practices, management, insurance, and not-for-profit organizations. Michelle has particular expertise in FMLA and ADA accommodations matters. She is also passionate about helping clients throughout their litigation matters, whether the cases involve discrimination and harassment in the workplace, retaliation against whistleblowers, WARN Act claims or violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in the Employment Act. Michelle understands the challenges facing employers first hand. Prior to joining FordHarrison, Michelle was a judicial staff attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Jacksonville, Florida, where she oversaw the operation of the Criminal Division and was responsible for hiring, firing, managing, and disciplining attorneys as well as interns. Michelle also served as the Capital Judicial Staff Attorney, appointed by the criminal judiciary to attend all phases of capital murder trials to assist judges with instantaneous research and recommendations on issues that arose during hearings and trials. www.fordharrison.com/michelletatum-bush
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Our construction company faced a high-stakes wrongful termination lawsuit that threatened significant financial and reputational damage. From our first consultation, Michelle Tatum-Bush demonstrated a profound command of Florida employment law and federal regulations. Her 21 years of experience, particularly her recognized expertise in Employment Law - Management, were immediately evident. She meticulously dissected the plaintiff's claims, developed a robust defense strategy, and guided our leadership team through every deposition and motion with clarity. Michelle’s advice was not only legally sound but also pragmatic, always considering our operational realities and long-term business relationships. Her deep industry knowledge, especially within sectors like construction, allowed her to craft arguments that resonated powerfully. The case was dismissed on summary judgment, a complete victory that saved us immense time and resources. Michelle’s professionalism, strategic foresight, and dedication are exceptional. She is the first attorney we call for any employment matter.