Michele F. Martin

Michele Martin is Counsel at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, where she practices in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice.

Ms. Martin works with employers in matters involving employment-discrimination litigation, and general labor and employment law advice. She has successfully resolved employment discrimination cases, including collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and claims concerning disability accommodation, age discrimination, sex discrimination, race discrimination and FMLA. She also has represented employers in numerous administrative proceedings. She has successfully filed and argued motions for summary judgment for employers in state and federal courts around the country. Ms. Martin works with clients to ensure they are complying with all state and federal laws that affect their human resources. She regularly advises clients on how to deal in particular situations with the Fair Labor Standards Act and the harassment laws of Title VII.

In addition to her professional practice, Ms. Martin is highly involved in community activities. Her list of civic activities includes serving as a volunteer attorney for Jacksonville Legal Aid, serving on the Fourth Judicial Circuit’s Pro Bono Committee, serving as a board director for Jacksonville’s Liberty Center for the Homeless, and serving as a member of the Florida Probate Rules Writing Committee. Ms. Martin is also a member of the Chester Bedell Inn of Court, the Jacksonville Bar Association and the American Bar Association. In addition, Ms. Martin assists not-for-profit entities in gaining and maintaining exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service.

Ms. Martin received her J.D. from the University of Florida in 1999. She received her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in accounting from the University of Florida in 1999 and 1996 respectively. Ms. Martin is also a board qualified C.P.A.

Ms. Martin is a member of the Florida Bar.