David Kalteux focuses his practice on employment litigation and traditional labor law and advises clients on implementing proactive strategies to reduce legal risk.
David counsels and represents employers on discrimination and retaliation claims under Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and various other employment laws. David is a member of the Firm’s Wage and Hour Practice Group and specializes in representing employers in unpaid wage claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable state law, including class/collective action lawsuits. David also provides guidance to clients on various business litigation matters including the enforcement of noncompetition agreements and breach of contract claims.
David has represented clients in a number of different industries, including restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, airline, non-profit, and solar energy.
David has worked in-house as an employment attorney for an insurance company. During his time in-house, David regularly provided day-to-day employment and business litigation advice, training, and gained a deep understanding of how to best serve his client’s needs.
While in law school, David served as a Stetson Law Ambassador and was a member of the Employment Law Society. David was also a Guardian Ad Litem and advocated for children’s best interests.
Prior to joining FordHarrison, David was a summer associate with the firm and before that, served as a law clerk at two other Tampa Bay area law firms.