Caran Rothchild

Caran Rothchild, Employment Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Litigation, and Trade Secrets

ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practicing employment in Fort Lauderdale since 1993.

33+
Years practicing
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Caran Rothchild is a shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Trade Secrets. Caran has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Experience
over 33 years
Known for
Employment · Litigation · Trade Secrets
  • Handles Employment, Litigation, and Trade Secrets matters from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Caran Rothchild: Caran Rothchild is a shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Trade Secrets. Caran has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Caran Rothchild

Caran concentrates on employment, litigation, and trade secrets. Each area below outlines the kind of case Caran handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Caran takes employment matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Caran agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Caran takes litigation matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Caran agrees to represent you.

Trade Secrets cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Caran takes trade secrets matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Caran agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Caran Rothchild — Over 33 years of Florida employment experience

Caran Rothchild is a shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Trade Secrets. Caran has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Caran Rothchild focuses her practice on employment and commercial litigation matters. Her representations include corporations, municipalities, and individuals in a variety of employment, complex commercial, and civil related issues. As an employment advisor and litigator, Caran has represented local and national clients in numerous jury and non-jury trials and administrative proceedings involving discrimination, harassment, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour issues.

Concentrations

•Commercial litigation
•Contract disputes
•Business torts
•Employment and labor litigation
•Civil rights litigation
•Communications and media
•Intellectual property
•Appellate practice

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2024-2026
•Listed, Florida Trend, Legal Elite Notable Labor and Employment Attorneys, 2024
•Team Member, a Law360 'Employment Practice Group of the Year,' 2011 & 2013

How Caran handles employment matters

Caran Rothchild focuses her practice on employment and commercial litigation matters. Her representations include corporations, municipalities, and individuals in a variety of employment, complex commercial, and civil related issues. As an employment advisor and litigator, Caran has represented local and national clients in numerous jury and non-jury trials and administrative proceedings…

Who Caran represents

Caran reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, litigation, and trade secrets matters in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Caran Rothchild's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. 1993 Dean's List

  • University of Florida B.S. 1989 Dean's List University of Florida B.S. Accounting Member, Florida Law Review Student Honor Court Student Traffic Court Justice Appellate Advocacy Best Brief Aw

Jurisdictions

Caran's state bar admissions

  • Florida U.S. Court o

    1993 · ACTIVE

Caran studied at — in University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. 1993 Dean's List and — in University of Florida B.S. 1989 Dean's List University of Florida B.S. Accounting Member, Florida Law Review Student Honor Court Student Traffic Court Justice Appellate Advocacy Best Brief Aw.

Law school and academic background

Caran completed — in University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. 1993 Dean's List and — in University of Florida B.S. 1989 Dean's List University of Florida B.S. Accounting Member, Florida Law Review Student Honor Court Student Traffic Court Justice Appellate Advocacy Best Brief Aw. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Caran runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Caran Rothchild's office in Fort Lauderdale

Caran's primary office is at 401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 2000, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 2000

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Hiring guide

How to hire Caran Rothchild — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Caran usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Caran charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Caran's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Caran will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Caran

Caran discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Caran confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Caran's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Caran Rothchild

  • How much does it cost to hire Caran for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Caran walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Caran offer a free consultation?

    Caran charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Caran's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Caran's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Caran gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Caran take my case if I'm outside Fort Lauderdale?

    Caran is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Caran will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Caran?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Caran will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Caran accepting new employment clients right now?

    Caran's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tampa in Florida

Caran handles employment matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.

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