Practice Areas
Practice Emphasis
- Wage & Hour Collective Action Lawsuits
- Defense of employment cases, including class claims
- Affirmative Action planning and audit defense
- Policy analysis and employment law training
- Counseling and advising in all areas of employee relations
Bar & Court Admissions
- Florida, 1997
- United States District Courts for the Southern (1998), Northern (1998), and Middle (1997), Districts of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (2001)
Education
University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, FL
- J.D., with high honors, 1997
- Journal of International Law, Appellate Advocacy Teaching Assistant, Book Award in Evidence.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- B.S., Sports Administration, with highest honors, 1994
- Dean’s list - 7 semesters, President’s Honor Roll - 6 semesters
"Winning is not a sometime thing. You don't win once in a while. You don't do things right once in a while. You do them right all the time."
--Vince Lombardi
Angelique Lyons is an experienced litigator who has handled employment cases of every nature, including retaliation, whistleblower, discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, and wage and hour. She also has significant experience litigating class action matters both in state and federal court and frequently represents clients in wage & hour collective action lawsuits. In addition, Angelique does affirmative action compliance, from developing plans to representing clients during an audit. She also advises employers in all aspects of employee relations and management by assisting companies with problem prevention and problem control. Angelique is a frequent speaker and trainer on employment law issues.
Publications/Presentations
- Surviving the Wage & Hour Tidal Wave - HR Florida Review, Summer/Fall 2007
Awards & Recognition
- AV® Peer Review Rated By Martindale-Hubbell
- Named 2008 Volunteer of the Year by HR Martin County
- Named 2009 Professional of the Year by HR Martin County
Professional Activities/Associations
- Bay Area Manufacturers Association
- Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Section
- Martin County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
- Martin County Human Resources Association, Secretary 2007-08; Legislative Chair 2006-07; President-Elect 2009-present
- Society for Human Resource Management
Civic/Charitable Activities/Associations
- Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County, HR Committee
Other Personal Background Information and Interests
- When not working, Angelique enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, and reading.