
Howard S. Susskind, Employment Attorney in Coral Gables, Florida
Over 52 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Entertainment, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Senior and Founding PartneratSugarman Susskind Braswell & Herrera
Coral Gables, FL
Practicing employment in Coral Gables since 1974.
- 52+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Howard S. Susskind is a senior and founding partner based in Coral Gables, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and General. Howard has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sugarman Susskind Braswell & Herrera. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Coral Gables, FL
- Experience
- over 52 years
- Known for
- Employment · Entertainment · General
- Handles Employment, Entertainment, and General matters from Coral Gables, FL.
- Over 52 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Howard S. Susskind: Howard S. Susskind is a senior and founding partner based in Coral Gables, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and General. Howard has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sugarman Susskind Braswell & Herrera. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Howard takes on
Howard concentrates on employment, entertainment, general, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Howard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment cases in Coral Gables, Florida
Howard takes employment matters in Coral Gables, 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 Howard agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in Coral Gables, Florida
Howard takes entertainment matters in Coral Gables, 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 Howard agrees to represent you.
General cases in Coral Gables, Florida
Howard takes general matters in Coral Gables, 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 Howard agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Coral Gables, Florida
Howard takes health care matters in Coral Gables, 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 Howard agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Howard S. Susskind — employment lawyer in Coral Gables
Howard S. Susskind is a senior and founding partner based in Coral Gables, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and General. Howard has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sugarman Susskind Braswell & Herrera. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Howard Susskind has dedicated his career to representing workers, their unions and employee benefit plans. He and Bob Sugarman created Sugarman & Susskind in 1985 to provide quality legal services for the benefit of working people, a commitment that continues to this day.
Howard attended the University of Miami School of Law and graduated in 1974, the same year that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) became law. Howard wanted to represent labor unions and working people; he also recognized that ERISA was about to change how pension and health benefits would be provided to such workers. By combining these interests Howard developed a practice focused on protecting employee wages, safe working conditions, and pension and health benefits.
Howard has advised the trustees of multiemployer benefit plans subject to ERISA requirements from the day that ERISA began to govern such plans. Howard has experience in all facets of labor law, from organizing campaigns to collective bargaining agreements to arbitrations to unfair labor practice hearings. He’s brought actions under the National Labor Relations Act and appeared before the National Labor Relations Board. He’s also brought actions seeking unpaid wages and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Howard is a frequent guest speaker on ERISA, employee benefits law and labor law topics for organizations such as the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. He is a longtime member of the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee, is currently serving on the Regional LCC Committee for the NLRB Reform Project, and previously served on the LCC Advisory Board.
Howard was honored by his peers in 2004 when he was elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Attorneys. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for many years; was recognized as a Top Lawyer by South Florida Legal Guide in 2006 and 2007; and was listed in Florida Super Lawyers in 2007.
How Howard handles employment matters
Howard Susskind has dedicated his career to representing workers, their unions and employee benefit plans. He and Bob Sugarman created Sugarman & Susskind in 1985 to provide quality legal services for the benefit of working people, a commitment that continues to this day. Howard attended the University of Miami School of Law and graduated in 1974, the same year that the Employee Retirement Income…
The kind of cases Howard takes
Howard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, entertainment, and general matters in Coral Gables and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Miami
J.D. · 1974
Bucknell University
B.S.B.A. · 1971
Jurisdictions
Howard's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1978 · ACTIVE
U.S. Tax Court
1976 · ACTIVE
Florida
1974 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1974 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1974 · ACTIVE
Howard studied at J.D. in University of Miami and B.S.B.A. in Bucknell University.
Law school and academic background
Howard completed J.D. in University of Miami and B.S.B.A. in Bucknell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Howard runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Howard has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Howard's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) Florida Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Coral Gables Bar Association
membership
Locations
Howard S. Susskind's office in Coral Gables
Howard's primary office is at 150 Alhambra Circle, Suite 725, Coral Gables, FL, 33134-4534. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Sugarman Susskind Braswell & Herrera
150 Alhambra Circle, Suite 725
Coral Gables, FL 33134-4534
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How to hire Howard S. Susskind — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Howard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Howard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Howard'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; Howard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Coral Gables, 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 Howard
Howard 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. Howard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Howard'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 Howard S. Susskind
How much does it cost to hire Howard for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Howard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Howard offer a free consultation?
Howard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Howard's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Howard'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. Howard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Howard take my case if I'm outside Coral Gables?
Howard 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 — Howard 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 Howard?
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. Howard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Howard accepting new employment clients right now?
Howard'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 Coral Gables, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Howard handles employment matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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