Jana Leichter

Jana Leichter: Attorney with Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
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Biography

Jana Marie Leichter is a Partner in the firm’s Miami and West Palm Beach offices. Ms. Leichter’s practice focuses on defending employers at the administrative, trial, and appellate levels in all aspects of employment litigation, including lawsuits alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation in violation of federal, state and local laws, as well as equal pay claims, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation retaliation, whistleblower, and wrongful termination. She also represents employers in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC) and other agency charges and has defended companies in collective actions. Ms. Leichter also has extensive experience in minimum wage and overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Ms. Leichter’s practice extends beyond litigation, as she conducts diversity trainings for both management and/or staff, to assist companies in preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace. She prepares, reviews, and updates Employee Handbooks and other employment policies, as well as drafts employment contracts, separation agreements, and releases. Ms. Leichter also counsels clients on various day-to-day employment issues, including investigation of employee complaints. She also regularly assists employers on issues arising under wage and hour laws, including the proper classification of exempt and non-exempt employees.

Ms. Leichter is a Florida Supreme Court Circuit Civil Certified Mediator.

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America , Employment Law - Management, recognized since 2024

Newsroom

Publications

' Employment Law Update, ' CSK Article, 2014

(Resident, West Palm Beach Office)

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Civil Rights Law
  • Education Law
  • Employment and Labor
  • Hospitality Industry Defense
  • COVID-19 Defense Team

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 569015, Miami, FL 33156
University Attended:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., Political Science
Law School Attended:
University of Miami, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Memberships:

Associations

•The Florida Bar
•Miami-Dade Bar
•American Bar Association

ISLN:
918008730

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (5 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0
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561-683-8977  Fax

www.csklegal.com/people/jana-leichter

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