As a member of the Lippes Mathias Employment Practice Team, Michael represents employers in a variety of matters including agency investigations, state and federal single-plaintiff actions, as well as collective class actions and arbitrations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, constructive discharge, restrictive covenants, wage claims, and breach of contract actions. Mr. Lufkin regularly advises employers on all aspects of employment relationships and practices, including hiring and screening processes, discharge and separation matters, wage and hour compliance, and issues relating to discrimination, family, and medical and disability leave. In addition, Mr. Lufkin regularly assists employers with negotiating and preparing executive and general-level employment agreements and severance agreements, as well as restrictive covenant agreements.


Articles & Publications

  • Employment
    • Audits and Litigation
    • Corporate & Compliance Investigations
    • Employment Agreements
    • HR Training and Counseling
    • Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Litigation
    • Occupational Safety and Health Administration Compliance
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Trade Secrets
    • Wage and Hour
    • Worker Classification
    • Workplace Policies
  • Litigation
    • Employment Litigation
  • Education

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Education
  • Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2006
  • Rowan University, B.A., 2003

Professional Associations
  • Jacksonville Bar Association
  • Florida Bar Association 
  • Society for Human Resource Management

Community Involvement
  • Southside United Methodist Church Preschool, Board of Directors

Honors & Awards
  • The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch©, 2022-2025
  • Florida Super Lawyers®, Rising Star

Speaking Engagements 
  • Labor & Employment Seminar, Co-Host/Speaker, Jacksonville, March 7, 2024
  • “Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law,” Co-presenter, Florida Electric Cooperative Association (FECA), September 28, 2023
  • "Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law,” Co-presenter, Florida Electric Cooperative Association (FECA), November 17, 2022
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