Patricia R. Sigman, Esq.

- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator

- Florida Bar Board Certified Labor & Employment Lawyer

- 19 years of experience in Labor & Employment Law

- Named #1 "Best of the Bar" - Orlando Business Journal peer-voted competition 2004

- Frequent Speaker / Lecturer on Employment Law Topics

- Repeatedly listed for annual honors by publications such as Florida Trend's Legal Elite, SuperLawyers, Orlando's Best Lawyers, and others

- Martindale Hubble AV Rated Attorney

- Shareholder Sigman & Sigman, P.A.- founded 1992

- UCLA Graduate (BA English 1989), magna cum laude

- Stetson Law (JD. 1992), summa cum laude & Ranked #1 in Class

- Phi Beta Kappa - UCLA

- Previously served as Chair of Orange County Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Committee

"I believe that the qualities of a great mediator are energy, tenacity, patience, persistence, creativity, knowledge, credibility, objectivity, and communication skills tailored to the particular circumstances." 


As an employment lawyer, Patricia R. Sigman has handled the full spectrum of employment law matters, including for example:
- employment law and employment contract claims by physicians, lawyers and other licensed professionals
- employment law and employment contract claims by corporate CEO's, presidents, and other top executives
- claims related to non-competition and confidentiality agreements in employment
- claims regarding sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and other gender-related issues
- claims related to racial harassment, racial discrimination and other race-related issues
- claims related to disability discrimination, disability accommodation, family medical leave act (FMLA) issues
- claims related to retaliation and whistle blower retaliation, under a wide variety of anti-retaliation laws
- claims related to age discrimination, religious discrimination, and other forms of prohibited discrimination.
- claims related to compensation, unpaid commissions, unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, other pay disputes.
- disciplinary / termination cases in public sector employment and private sector employment
- workplace violence claims, and cases related to working environment  / working conditions.
- Claims by employees and former employees at all levels of employment and across a broad spectrum of industries

Ms. Sigman knows that each employment law case is unique, and carries its own particular needs in settlement discussions.  In mediation, Ms. Sigman draws upon her years of experience, knowledge, communication skills, and creativity to assist parties in reaching a settlement.  Employment law claims require custom-tailored settlement terms, often providing options that are not available in court.  As an experienced employment lawyer, Ms. Sigman has a wealth of creative options with which to assist the parties in reaching a settlement.


For additional Information regarding Ms. Sigman's experience and current law practice, see:
SigmanLaw.com
OrlandoEmploymentLaw.com