Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. (formerly Sass Law Firm) - Tampa, FL
Employment Law Lawyers in Tampa, FL
601 West Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Tampa, FL 33603
- 5 Super Lawyers®
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28
Years
Experience
Tampa Employment Law Firm
Updated: 05/04/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law
- Discrimination
- Employment Contracts
- Non-Compete
- Severance Negotiations
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage & Hour Disputes
- Whistleblower Claims
- Wrongful Termination
- Education
- Retaliation
- USERRA/Military Leave
- Housing Discrimination
- Disability Accommodations
- Medical Leave
- White Collar Crime
Firm Information
Overview
Cynthia Sass founded the firm in 1993 and the firm continues to thrive due to her unwavering dedication to serving clients with excellence and integrity.
Sass Law Firm practices solely in the area of labor and employment law, primarily representing employees from both the private and public sectors. Cynthia Sass is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry for professionalism and ethics, and has received numerous other recognitions for her employment law practice. In 2019, Yvette D. Everhart became a shareholder in the firm and in 2025, Adria Lynn Silva became a shareholder in the firm. The firm is recognized nationally as Best Law Firm ranked by Best Lawyers® since 2011.
Sass Law Firm boasts award-winning attorneys experienced and recognized in the employment law field, including: three attorneys Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by The Florida Bar; a Member of the Board of Governors of The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers; a current Board Member of the National Employment Lawyers Association; four past Presidents of the National Employment Lawyers Association’s Florida Chapter; a current and past Chair of the Labor & Employment Law Section of The Florida Bar; and several magna cum laude and cum laude graduates. Each attorney was hand-selected based upon her intelligence, legal skills, knowledge of employment law, and a sincere desire to help individuals who have suffered injustice in the workplace.
Please take the time to visit our website for more information, www.EmploymentLawTampa.com, or contact us by phone at 813.251.5599.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. (formerly Sass Law Firm) selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Everhart, Yvette D. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Piscitelli, Kathryn S. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Sass, Cynthia N. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Silva, Adria Lynn On a Super Lawyers® List
- Wise, Janet E. On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- SASS LAW FIRM - ThreeBest Employment Law Firms in Tampa, ThreeBest Rated, 2026
- SASS LAW FIRM - The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 2005-present
- SASS LAW FIRM - Best Law Firms in Employment Law for Litigation – Labor and Employment, The Best Lawyers in America®, 2007-present
- SASS LAW FIRM - Best Law Firms in Employment Law for Individuals, The Best Lawyers in America®, 2007-present
- SASS LAW FIRM - AV Preeminent®, Martindale Hubbell, 2005-present
- SASS LAW FIRM - Lead Counsel Verified, Lawinfo.com, Since 2019
- SASS LAW FIRM - Best Employment Lawyers in Tampa, Expertise.com, 2025
- SASS LAW FIRM - Best Law Firms in Employment Law for Individuals, U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers, 2011-2023
- ATTORNEY AWARDS – For a complete listing of the Awards & Honors received by Sass Law Firm and the attorneys visit the firm’s website at https://www.employmentlawtampa.com/awards-honors/
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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BELOW ARE THE MOST RECENT - for a more detailed list, please check out their individual attorney profiles, Employment Attorneys of Sass Law Firm
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CYNTHIA SASS - Incorporating Generative AI into Your Labor and Employment Law Practice (Participant), American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, November 13, 2025
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CYNTHIA SASS - Incorporating Generative AI into your Practice (Participant), National Symposium on Technology Labor and Employment Law/ Labor and Employment section American Bar Association, March 19, 2025
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CYNTHIA SASS - AI in Employment Law: Powering Your Practice Today, College of Labor and Employment Attorneys, 2024
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CYNTHIA SASS - What is the Latest on Remote Workers, Advanced Labor Topics - Labor and Employment Section of the Florida Bar, 2023
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YVETTE EVERHART - “EEO Substantive Discrimination Claims.” Florida Bar Labor & Employment Section’s 26th Labor and Employment Update and Certification Review Program, 2026
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YVETTE EVERHART - The Voice of the Mediation Client – CLE & Film Premiere, Zoom, 2025
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YVETTE EVERHART - Advanced Labor Topics Seminar, The Florida Bar, Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, 2025
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YVETTE EVERHART - Muldrow v. City of St. Louis: A Huge Win for Employees in Employment Discrimination Claims, Florida Department of Health, 2025
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YVETTE EVERHART - Top Employment Law Updates for 2025, CLE, 2025
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YVETTE EVERHART - The First Amendment and Public Employees – Representing Federal and Public Employees Seminar, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2024
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YVETTE EVERHART - EEO – Procedural – 23rd Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review, Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar, 2024
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YVETTE EVERHART - EEO - Procedural - 23rd Annual Labor and Employment Law Update and Certification Review, The Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, 2023
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ADRIA SILVA - Featured Guest, “Employee to Lawyer” Podcast, National Employment Lawyers Association Leadership, National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) National, 2026
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ADRIA SILVA - The Intersection of Criminal Law and Employment Law The Corporate Miranda Warning: Does the Employee Have a Civil Claim?, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2025
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ADRIA SILVA - Litigation and Technology Webinar Responding to Summary Judgment, The Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, 2025
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ADRIA SILVA - Discovery/Pre-Trial Advocacy: Organizing your Discovery for Success, National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention, 2024
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ADRIA SILVA - Remedies in Public Employee Cases (Public Employees), National Employment Lawyers Association Representing Federal and Public Employees, 2024
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ADRIA SILVA - Emerging Issues in Title IX Litigation (Public Employees), National Employment Lawyers Association Representing Federal and Public Employees, 2024
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ADRIA SILVA - Discovery Techniques & Strategies to Overcome Summary Judgment, National Employment Lawyers Association Summary Judgment Seminar, 2023
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ADRIA SILVA - Classification of Collegiate Athletes as Employees, Florida National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Conference, 2023
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ADRIA SILVA - Employment Law in the Education Setting, Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2023
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KATHRYN PISCITELLI - Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and State Military Leave Laws, Florida Bar 26th Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review, Tampa, Fla., 2026
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KATHRYN PISCITELLI - USERRA, Florida NELA 2025 Annual Conference, 2025
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KATHRYN PISCITELLI - Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and State Military Leave Laws, Florida Bar 25th Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review, 2025
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KATHRYN PISCITELLI - Muldrow: “Some Harm” Standard, Florida Bar, 2024
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KATHRYN PISCITELLI - Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and State Military Leave Laws, Florida Bar 24th Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review, 2024
- KATHRYN PISCITELLI - USERRA, Florida Bar 23rd Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review, 2023
Published Works
Articles
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Employee Rights Reporter, Sass Law Firm - Employment Blog, 2021
Employee Rights Reporter is the blog by Sass Law Firm addressing employment law topics by Tampa Bay firm advocating for employee rights
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. (formerly Sass Law Firm)
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2024-2025Ms. Everhart was hands down the very best attorney I could have asked for. Her legal acumen and also her kindness in dealing with my case could not be matched. I am so grateful for her services.
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Hired Law firm 2025I had an outstanding experience with Sass Law Firm. From my very first conversation, I felt heard, respected, and supported every step of the way. The entire team was professional, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain every part of the process and made sure I always understood my options. Communication was exceptional; my questions were answered promptly, and I always felt like a priority. The attorneys and staff were not only skilled but also genuinely caring, which made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. I’m truly grateful for their dedication and integrity. I would highly recommend Sass Law Firm to anyone seeking experienced, trustworthy, and compassionate legal representation.
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Hired Law firm 2022-2024After considerable research into labor attorneys, I chose the best rated in Tampa, Sass Law. What I appreciated about the entire process was the communication with all members of the Sass team. Specifically, I wasn't kept in the dark regarding the process, and when I had questions, they answered them in a way that was intended to help me understand. And when I had an opinion about the approach or the action we could take, the Sass team not only encouraged me to give my input, but my opinion was given consideration. To be clear, the Sass team is by far the experts that I trusted to get through a difficult process, but they value their client's perspective and input. My experience with Cynthia Sass and her team was exceptional, which explains the top rating for Sass Law in the Tampa area. I would highly recommend Sass Law if you are in need of a labor attorney.
Attorneys
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Cynthia N. Sass
Shareholder Attorney
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Adria Lynn Silva
Shareholder Attorney
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Yvette D. Everhart
Managing Partner
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Janet E. Wise
Attorney
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Mason Binkley
Associate
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Jo Ann Palchak
Attorney
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Contact
601 West Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: 813-251-5599
Fax: 813.259.9797
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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