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Charles S. Caulkins

Partner


Fort Lauderdale

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  • Labor Relations
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Overview

Charles Caulkins is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office and represents employers nationally in labor and employment law matters.

He advises employers on the development and implementation of preventive labor relations programs, including management education and training to avoid charges and lawsuits, protect trade secrets, and resolve disputes. He regularly counsels employers on union-related matters. He also handles employment-related litigation and arbitrations before state and federal courts and administrative agencies involving claims of discrimination, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other statutory claims.

He is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers since 2003. Charles has been recognized as an Employment Law – Management Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and Employment Law - Management and Labor Law – Management Lawyer of the Year 2021 by Best Lawyers in America. Selection to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers (2020) – “Hall of Fame” - Labor & Employment, Collective Bargaining. Charles has also been named one of "The Nation's 100 Most Powerful Employment Attorneys" by Human Resources Executive Magazine every year since 2010.

Charles has devoted significant time to community service. He currently is the Chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. He is a founding member and past President of the Academy of Florida Management Attorneys and past Chair of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. He was also honored by Neighbors 4 Neighbors for his volunteerism within the South Florida region.

Insights

  • Insights

    09/01/23

    Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your September To-Do List

    Alba V. Aviles, Brian Balonick, Steven M. Bernstein, Raeann Burgo, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Michael D. Carrouth, Charles S. Caulkins, Jessica D. Causgrove, Steven R. Cupp, Patrick M. Dalin, J. Micah Dickie, Joseph W. Gagnon, Lonnie D. Giamela, Marty Heller, Brett Holubeck, Wendy Hughes, Corina Johnson, Jennifer S. Kiesewetter, Emily N. Litzinger, Todd B. Logsdon, Todd A. Lyon, Eleanor F. Miller, Andreas Mosby , George A. Reeves III, Deniz Uzel Reilly, J. Hagood Tighe, Travis Vance, Melanie L. Webber, Sheila M. Willis

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    08/28/23

    Fisher Phillips’ Florida Attorneys Highlighted in 2024 Best Lawyers in America® Rankings

    Steven M. Bernstein, Charles S. Caulkins, Christine E. Howard, Jeffrey E. Mandel

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    08/28/23

    Labor Board Overhauls Representation Process to Boost Union Organizing: Your 8-Step Plan to Respond

    Steven M. Bernstein, Michael D. Carrouth, Charles S. Caulkins, Todd A. Lyon

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    08/17/23

    Fisher Phillips Attorneys Named Among the Best Lawyers in America® for 2024

    Charles S. Caulkins, Todd A. Fredrickson, Steven M. Bernstein, Christine E. Howard, Jeffrey E. Mandel, C. F. W. Manning II, John M. Polson

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    07/18/23

    Fort Lauderdale Partner Talks to SHRM About State Law Pre-Empting Local Ordinances in Florida

    Charles S. Caulkins

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    06/06/23

    Fisher Phillips Once Again Recognized as a Top Labor and Employment Law Firm by Chambers USA

    Edwin G. Foulke Jr., Andrew J. Sommer, Travis Vance, Kristin R.B. White, Danielle Hultenius Moore, Jocelyn Campanaro, Micah Dawson, Todd A. Fredrickson, Angelica M. Ochoa, Steven M. Bernstein, Suzanne K. Bogdan, Charles S. Caulkins, Christine E. Howard, Jeffrey E. Mandel, Cathy M. Stutin, Shanon R. Stevenson, Laurel K. Cornell, Raymond C. Haley III, Emily N. Litzinger, Todd B. Logsdon, Craig P. Siegenthaler, Megan Reese U'Sellis, Michelle I. Anderson, Edward F. Harold, Timothy H. Scott, David W. Erb, Daniel E. Farrington, Joseph W. Ambash, William E. Altman, Susan Hartmus Hiser, Gregory V. Murray, Steven R. Cupp, Gregory D. Ballew, J. Randall Coffey, James R. Holland II, Brian J. Finucane, David B. Dornak, Scott M. Mahoney, Mark J. Ricciardi, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Rosemary S. Gousman, Michael R. Marra, Mason G. Alexander, Richard A. Millisor, Clarence M. Belnavis, Todd A. Lyon, Nan Sato, Christopher P. Stief, William D. Wright, Michael D. Carrouth, C. F. W. Manning II, Stephen C. Mitchell, J. Hagood Tighe, David S. Jones, Jeff Weintraub, Arthur V. Lambert, Stephen J. Roppolo, Teresa Valderrama, Theresa M. Connolly, Davis C. Bae, Ralph Hua, Radhika Mehta, Suzanne Kelly Michael, Barbara Jean D’Aquila

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    06/02/23

    Top Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed from May 2023

    Emily Alvarez, Alba V. Aviles, Steven M. Bernstein, Amanda M. Blair, Ted Boehm, Risa B. Boerner, Suzanne K. Bogdan, Melissa (Osipoff) Camire, Jennifer B. Carroll, Charles S. Caulkins, J. Micah Dickie, Heather Domingo, Benjamin M. Ebbink, Michael P. Elkon, Michael R. Greco, Rick Grimaldi, Rebecca Hause-Schultz, Megan L. Janes, David S. Jones, Sean Kingston, David Klass, Matthew R. Korn, Edwina C. Kye, Courtney Leyes, Jeffrey E. Mandel, John A. Mavros, Mary Grace Miller, Catharine Morisset, Joshua D. Nadreau, Karen L. Odash, Brett P. Owens, Alden J. Parker, Dean L. Petitta, Arthur L. Ramirez, Robin Repass, Christopher P. Stief, Connie Yang, Travis Vance, Alexander A. Wheatley, Kristin R.B. White

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    05/09/23

    Florida Poised to Require Employers to Use E-Verify with New Hires: Your 5 Key Takeaways

    Charles S. Caulkins, Connie Yang

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    01/23/23

    Charles Caulkins Named Among the South Florida Power 100

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    11/07/22

    Charles Caulkins Named in Florida Trend’s “Florida 500”

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Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 1976, Creighton University School of Law
  • LL.M., 1977, New York University School of Law
  • B.A., 1971, Monmouth College

Bar Admissions

  • Florida

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Recognitions

  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2011 – 2024)
  • Chambers USA, Labor & Employment (2003 – 2023)
  • Listed in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers (2020, 2022, 2024)
    • Hall of Fame (2020)
  • Named, Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year", Labor Law – Management (2018, 2021 and 2024)
  • Named, Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year", Employment Law-Management (2017, 2019, 2024)
  • Received the Daily Business Review 2018 Professional Excellence Award for Distinguished Leader

Affiliations

Professional Activities

  • Chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
  • Chair of the Broward Workshop, a non-profit, non-partisan business organization comprised of the chief decision makers representing 100 of Broward County's businesses and professions
  • Member Board of Directors, Florida Chamber of Commerce
  • Past Chair of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce

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