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Dustin Bryan Hillsley, Employment Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Over 7 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Litigation, and Securities

AttorneyatAkerman LLP

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practicing employment in Fort Lauderdale since 2019.

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Dustin Bryan Hillsley is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Securities. Dustin has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Akerman LLP.

Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Experience
over 7 years
Known for
Employment · Litigation · Securities
  • Handles Employment, Litigation, and Securities matters from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • Over 7 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Dustin Bryan Hillsley: Dustin Bryan Hillsley is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Securities. Dustin has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Akerman LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Dustin takes on

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

Employment cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Dustin 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 Dustin agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Dustin 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 Dustin agrees to represent you.

Securities cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Dustin takes securities 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 Dustin agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Dustin Bryan Hillsley — employment lawyer in Fort Lauderdale

Dustin Bryan Hillsley is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Securities. Dustin has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Akerman LLP.

Dustin Bryan Hillsley is a lawyer practicing litigation/trial advocacy/advocacy, labor and employment, securities. Dustin has been licensed for 7 years. Dustin practices at Akerman LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

How Dustin handles employment matters

Dustin Bryan Hillsley is a lawyer practicing litigation/trial advocacy/advocacy, labor and employment, securities. Dustin has been licensed for 7 years. Dustin practices at Akerman LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Who Dustin represents

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

Jurisdictions

Dustin's state bar admissions

  • Florida

    2019 · ACTIVE

Locations

Dustin Bryan Hillsley's office in Fort Lauderdale

Dustin's primary office is at 350 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1600, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301-2227. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Akerman LLP

350 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1600

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2227

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Hiring guide

How to hire Dustin Bryan Hillsley — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Dustin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dustin'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; Dustin 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 Dustin

Dustin 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. Dustin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Dustin'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 Dustin Bryan Hillsley

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

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

  • Does Dustin offer a free consultation?

    Dustin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dustin's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Dustin'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. Dustin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Dustin 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 — Dustin 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 Dustin?

    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. Dustin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Dustin accepting new employment clients right now?

    Dustin'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

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