Kevin Sanderson

Kevin Sanderson

Kevin F. Sanderson, Chartered. Practicing since 2002.
  • Employment Law, Estate Planning, Probate ...
  • Florida, USDC DIst. of Colorado, USDC Middle District of Florida, USDC Northern Dist. Florida, USDC Southern Dist. Florida
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Biography

Kevin Sanderson serves your legal needs throughout all of West Central Florida, including Sarasota, Casey Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Bradenton, North Port, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Arcadia, Englewood, and Naples.

Education
Kevin F. Sanderson is a graduate of Boston University (B.A., Psychology) and obtained his juris doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. He continued his education, obtaining his LL.M. (legal laureate masters) in international taxation and offshore finance, also at St. Thomas University School of Law. Kevin was born and raised in New Jersey.

Licenses
Mr. Sanderson is a member of the Florida Bar, a member of the bar of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

Most recently, he became licensed in the US District Court in the District of Colorado, which has courts in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and Durango.

Areas of Practice
Mr. Sanderson represents both plaintiffs and defendants in simple and complex civil and commercial litigation. He also handles cases involving unemployment appeals through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, non-compete/trade secret litigation, severance agreements, cases of discrimination covered under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or the Florida Commission on Human Relations, sexual orientation and/or pregnancy discrimination, and administrative appeals for federal, state, and municipal employees. He also handles cases of professional and occupational licensure and certification, including those from the Florida Departments of Law Enforcement, Health, Education, and Business & Professional Regulation.

Leadership
Kevin is a 2012 graduate of the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Practice Areas
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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USDC DIst. of Colorado
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USDC Middle District of Florida
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USDC Northern Dist. Florida
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USDC Southern Dist. Florida
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11th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
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United States Tax Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Kevin F Sanderson Chartered
- Current
Attorney
Merritt & Sanderson, P.A.
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Education
St. Thomas University School of Law
L.L.M.
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Awards
International Environmental Law
St. Thomas University School of Law
Book Award.
Professional Associations
Disability Rights Bar Association
member
- Current
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Florida State Bar  # 598488
Member
- Current
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Sarasota Bar Association
- Current
Activities: Member.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Unemployment Appeals Now handled Through E-Portal For Third Parties
Sarasota County Bar Association, The Docket
Speaking Engagements
Intersection of Corporate and Employment Law for Small to Mid Size Businesses, Association of Dance Conventions and Competitions Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
Association of Dance Conventions and Competitions
Certifications
Guardian Ad Litem, Family Law Division
12th Judical Circuit, Florida
Websites & Blogs
Website
Legal Answers
44 Questions Answered
Q. I feel I have been harassed due to FMLA/accident or a sexual harassment case that is over now.
A: I do believe this is worth following up with an attorney on.
Q. Can an employer ask you to resign after you tell them you have cancer?? **& your also pregnant?
A: The size of the employer may matter. She should follow up and contact an employment lawyer right away. This was not handled correctly by the employer.
Q. How can i sue my employer for racist comment, sexual comments, and they basically pushed me to quit
A: Remember your employer needs to have at least 5-15 employees depending on physical location for them to qualify for jurisdiction of discrimination laws. You are welcome to contact me.
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Contact & Map
Kevin F. Sanderson, Chartered
1343 Main Street
Suite 705
Sarasota, FL 34326
Telephone: (941) 444-1548
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed