Erin G. Jackson

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Erin G. Jackson: Attorney with Johnson Jackson PLLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Erin G. Jackson is a shareholder of Johnson Jackson LLC. For the past 17 years, she has defended employers before state and federal courts and agencies that regulate the employment relationship. Erin graduated cum laude from the University of Florida and obtained her Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law, where she served on the Law Review and the Mock Trial team. Since 2006, she has been board certified by The Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law. She is AV-rated 5.0/5.0 by Martindale Hubbell, and has been recognized in several publications, including the 2015, 2016, and 2017 editions of Best Lawyers in America, for many years by Florida Trend as Legal Elite, and as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyer magazine. Erin is a frequent featured speaker for The Florida Bar on labor and employment issues. Her published articles include: “Court Resolves District Split Over Offers of Judgment,” Lawyer, Hillsborough County Bar Association Jan. 2017; “Staying in the Game: Women, Leadership & the Law” The Federal Lawyer May 2016; “High Court Finds City’s Rejection of Test Results Was Unlawful Discrimination” The Checkoff, The Florida Bar July 2009; - “Deciphering Who is a Covered Employer and Employee Under the FMLA Requirements” Council on Education in Management – Avoiding FMLA Headaches Oct. 2005; Personal E-Mails of Public Employees are not Public Record” The Lawyer, Hillsborough County Bar Association Nov. 2003. Erin assists employers in managing their employees, develops strategies for relations with labor organizations, handles business-related disputes involving employee theft of data/documents and non-competition agreement violations, and defends employers through trials and appeals when they are accused of violation of employment laws. Erin serves on the executive boards of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the Trial and Litigation Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, and the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers. She is a member of the Finance and Governance Committees for the Glazer Children’s Museum, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Tampa.Member, Mock Trial, 1998-2000. Law Review, 1998-2000 and Associate Notes and Comments Editor, 1999, Florida State University College of Law. Law Clerk, Justice R. Fred Lewis, Florida Supreme Court, 8/1999-12/1999. Recognized by Florida Trend as a Member of the "Legal Elite Up and Coming Attorneys" in 2006-2009; Recognized by Florida Trend as a Member of the "Legal Elite"; Recognized as a "Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers.

(Board Certified Labor and Employment Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education)
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Employment Litigation
  • Labor Relations
  • Public Sector Labor Relations
  • Wage and Hour Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.A., with honors 1997
Law School Attended:
Florida State University, J.D., 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 2000, U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
Memberships:
The Florida Bar; Hillsborough County Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section; Board Member, Trial and Litigation Section); Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
Certifications:
Board Certified Labor and Employment Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
915336164

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/17/11 in Labor and Employment

    Ms. Jackson has appeared before me several times in arbitration. Very conscientions & professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/12/11 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/02/11 in Employment Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/02/11 in Administrative Hearings and Appeals

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 07/14/11 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/14/11 in Labor and Employment

    I worked with Ms. Jackson for approximately 5-6 years. Since then, I've handled cases against her. Erin is an outstanding attorney and should receive your highest rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 07/14/11 in Employment Litigation

    Erin is an outstanding lawyer. She handles a lot of my employment litigation matters and does an incredible job on the cases. She is highly ethical, incredible professional and is an exceptional attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 07/14/11 in Employment Law

    Excellent lawyer and wonderful human being.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/14/11 in Employment Claims

    Highly competent and always well-prepared.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Chief Legal Officer on 07/14/11 in Education Law

    Erin is an outstanding attorney.

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656-233-8162  Phone

813-580-8407  Fax

www.johnsonjackson.com

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