Dennis M. McClelland

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2008.

100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 1900 Tampa, Florida 33602-5311

(813) 472-7550

Firm: Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Overview

Firm

Phelps Dunbar LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (813) 472-7550

Dennis McClelland practices in area of labor and employment. He represents employers in civil court litigation, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings regarding claims involving employment discrimination laws, wage and hour laws, family and medical leave laws, union-management relations, employee benefits, and various employment-related torts. Mr. McClelland also regularly represents employers in prosecuting and defending cases involving alleged breaches of non-competition agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets claims, and employment or business-related tort claims. Additionally, he routinely counsels and assists employers regarding compliance with various applicable federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, including the preparation and/or review of employment contracts, severance agreements, and employee handbooks and policies. He represents a broad range of employers in the financial services, retail, hospitality, health care, transportation, construction, engineering, and manufacturing industries.

He currently serves on the firm’s Operations Committee.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Employment Law - Management (Business)

Employment Law - Management (Employment & Labor)

Labor Law - Management

Labor Law - Union

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Management

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for Dennis M. McClelland

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Employment Law - Management, Tampa (2019)

Employment Law - Management, Tampa (2017)

Special Recognition Award (for Pro Bono Service to the Court), 13th Judicial Circuit of Florida (1997)
Outstanding Young Lawyer, Hillsborough County Bar Association (2005)
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell
The Best Lawyers in America
Florida Trend Magazine "Legal Elite"
The International Who's Who of Management Labor and Employment Lawyers (2013)

Education

Graduated

University of Florida

Graduated 1996

Florida State University, BS

Graduated 1993

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (813) 472-7550

100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 1900
Tampa, Florida 33602-5311

Tampa, Florida 33602-5311

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