Franklin Antonio Jara

Franklin Antonio Jara: Attorney with Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.

Biography

Franklin Antonio Jara is a Partner in the firm's West Palm Beach and Miami offices. Mr. Jara has represented both employees and management in employment litigation before state and federal courts in Florida, Federal Courts in Illinois, as well as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Florida Commission on Human Relations, Illinois Human Rights Commission, and other administrative agencies. Mr. Jara has experience litigating issues such as employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, overtime and unpaid wages, leave and disability issues, employment contracts, and other employment law claims under various state and federal laws.

Prior to joining Cole, Scott, & Kissane, Mr. Jara had his own practice where he focused his efforts on representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in commercial litigation, discrimination, and overtime disputes. Mr. Jara attended Florida International University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree, in Political Science and certification in Latin American and Caribbean studies in 1998. He then earned his Juris Doctor degree, from Nova Southeastern University in 2002.

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Business/Commercial Law
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • General Civil Litigation
  • Qui tam/False Claim/Whistleblower Claims

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 569015, Miami, FL 33156
University Attended:
Florida International University, B.A.
Law School Attended:
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2003
Admission:
2003, Florida; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit; U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Courts for the Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Florida; U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois; U.S. District Courts for the Central District of Illinois; U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Illinois
Memberships:

Associations

•The Florida Bar Association

Languages:
English; Spanish
Birth Information:
1974
ISLN:
919857641

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Location

  • Miami, FL
    Dadeland Centre II , 9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400
    Miami, FL 33156

    954-343-3931 Phone
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