Chris Johnson defends both local and national employers in litigation and administrative proceedings against all claims arising from the employment relationship.
Chris also works with his clients on litigation prevention efforts including the review and revision of personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving labor and employment laws. He understands where an employer is most vulnerable and works with his clients to eliminate those vulnerabilities.
However, when an employee does bring a claim, Chris defends his clients vigorously. Chris has extensive experience litigating cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States in both single plaintiff matters as well as class and collective actions. Chris devotes a significant portion of his practice to advising and defending clients in wage and hour matters and has successfully defended and favorably resolved large wage and hour class and collective actions in jurisdictions around the country. Chris also assists clients with drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants, including non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality provisions.
Prior to joining FordHarrison, Chris was a partner at a labor and employment boutique firm in Tampa. While earning his J.D. from the University of Florida, Chris completed a judicial externship for the Honorable Don F. Briggs and the Honorable T. Michael Johnson in the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida. And before heading to law school, Chris spent time working in the finance department for the Tampa Bay Rays.