FineCounsel represents executives across South Florida and the rest of the state from its West Palm Beach office. Andrew Fine has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1997, and nearly every consultation happens by video or phone.
Where we work in Florida
| Area | Communities | State court | Federal court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach | 15th Judicial Circuit | Southern District of Florida |
| Broward County | Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston, Coral Springs | 17th Judicial Circuit | Southern District of Florida |
| Miami-Dade County | Miami, Coral Gables, Doral, Aventura | 11th Judicial Circuit | Southern District of Florida |
| Treasure Coast | Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach | 19th Judicial Circuit | Southern District of Florida |
| Central and North Florida | Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville | 9th, 13th, and 4th Circuits | Middle District of Florida |
Florida law executives should know
- The CHOICE Act (2025): for workers earning more than twice their county's annual mean wage, non-competes and garden leave agreements can last up to four years, and courts must issue preliminary injunctions to enforce them. These agreements must advise you in writing of your right to counsel and give you at least seven days to review. Many Palm Beach finance and investment executives fall within it.
- Overbroad restrictions: Florida law requires courts to narrow an overbroad restrictive covenant and enforce it as narrowed (Fla. Stat. § 542.335), the opposite of North Carolina's approach.
- Whistleblowers: the Florida Private Whistleblower Act protects employees who object to or refuse to take part in an employer's violation of a law, rule, or regulation.
- Discrimination: claims under the Florida Civil Rights Act start with a complaint to the Florida Commission on Human Relations, generally within 365 days.
What we handle for Florida executives
- Severance negotiation
- Non-competes and garden leave
- Offer letter and employment contract review
- Stock options and equity compensation
- Retaliation and whistleblower claims
- Litigation
Common questions
Can we meet at the West Palm Beach office?
Yes, when a matter calls for it. Most consultations happen by video or phone, which works just as well for most clients.
Do you handle matters elsewhere in Florida?
Yes. FineCounsel represents executives statewide, from Miami to Jacksonville.
I just moved to Palm Beach from New York. Does my old non-compete still apply?
Possibly. It depends on the agreement's choice-of-law clause and where you work now. It's worth having it reviewed before you take a new role.
A Florida executive with an agreement or offer on the table?
Contact FineCounsel’s West Palm Beach office for a confidential consultation by video, phone, or in person. Text 919-307-6311 for the fastest response.
Schedule a Confidential ConsultationAttorney advertising. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by reading it. J. Andrew Fine is licensed to practice law in North Carolina (2004) and Florida (1997); matters in other jurisdictions may require local counsel. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.