William E. Bill Grob

Employment Law - Management

3.0 (1 reviews)

Tampa, Florida

25+ years experience

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

813-289-1247

https://ogletree.com/people/william-e-grob/

100 North Tampa Street, Suite 3600, Tampa, FL 33602

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Bio

Bill Grob focuses his practice exclusively on labor and employment law representing management. He has served as lead trial counsel in cases in federal and state courts, and has extensive experience as lead counsel in a variety of labor and employment matters, including numerous collective actions, involving wage/hour and overtime litigation, race discrimination, disability discrimination, leave issues and harassment. Much of Bill’s practice involves enforcing and defending non-compete covenants, obtaining injunctions, litigating employment issues, and representing staffing companies, restaurants, and employee leasing companies. Bill has also been a featured speaker at numerous employment and education law-related seminars for managers and organizations throughout Florida and the Southeast.Bill formerly served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida for six years; was Legislative Chair, President and currently is the Immediate Past President of the Suncoast Human Resource Management Association (SHRMA) and is the former co-chair for the Labor & Employment Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA).Before graduating from high school, Bill worked with his father in the family business involving the sales and reconditioning of athletic equipment. After college, Bill worked in human resource management and operations for approximately five years. During law school he served as a law clerk for the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals, and he worked in the labor and employment section of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Regional Office of General Counsel in Atlanta.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Special Focus: COVID-19
Selected as one of Florida's Top Attorneys in Employment Law by Florida Elite Magazine

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

Georgia State University, J.D., graduated 2000
University of Florida, BA, graduated 1988
University of South Florida, MPA, graduated 1986

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Reviews

Patricia Taylor

3 weeks ago

Solid but Could Improve

I hired William E. Bill Grob to handle an employment dispute involving my business in Tampa. His background in labor and employment law was evident, especially his trial experience, which was reassuring given the complexity of our case. However, while his knowledge was top-tier—highlighted by his recognition as one of Florida's top employment law attorneys—I found communication somewhat inconsistent. Responses to my emails were timely but lacked the depth I expected, requiring follow-up calls to clarify details. Additionally, the initial case timeline was more drawn out than anticipated, which added unnecessary stress. Bill was professional and clearly knowledgeable, but I’d hoped for more proactive updates and a smoother process given his 25 years of experience. Overall, he resolved the matter competently, but the experience left me feeling it could have been more polished. Still, his legal expertise in this niche area is undeniable.