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Since 1992
34 yrs

Since 1992

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Janet E. Wise at a glance

Verified credentials for Janet E. Wise sourced from Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. (formerly Sass Law Firm).

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1993

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Janet E. Wise represents clients in Tampa, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

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About Janet E. Wise

Janet E. Wise is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar since 2001, which recognizes her special knowledge, skills and proficiency in labor and employment law, along with her professionalism and ethical standards. As an attorney with the Sass Law Firm, she brings over 33 years of experience to the practice which primarily represents employees from both the private and public sectors in workplace disputes. Ms. Wise speaks frequently on employment law topics, especially in the area of attorney ethics, and serves on various committees, both locally and nationally. Janet has made the Florida Super Lawyer® list in Employment Law since 2014 as published by Thomson Reuters and was chosen by Lawdragon as one of its 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers since 2020.

Ms. Wise graduated cum laude from Newberry College before obtaining her law degree from Georgia State University College of Law, and she is admitted to both The Florida Bar and the State Bar of Georgia. Janet was 2020-2021 Chair of The Florida Bar’s Labor & Employment Law Certification Committee, which is responsible for, among other things, determining whether applicants have met the minimum standards for Board Certification in Labor and Employment Law and developing and grading Labor and Employment Law certification examinations in Florida. Ms. Wise is a past President of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and past co-chair of NELA’s Ethics and Sanctions Committee, and she continues to support attorneys who practice in the area of labor and employment law by her work on NELA’s Ethics and Sanctions Advisory Council.

For a full list of Janet’s awards, publications, speaking engagements, associations and committees, check out her resume at EmploymentLawTampa.com.

Credentials

Education

  • Georgia State University

    J.D. · 1992

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Florida, The Florida

    1992 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law – The Florida Bar, since 2001

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Labor & Employment: Employee – Thomson Reuters, 2014-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in Employment Law for Individuals and in Litigation – Labor and Employment –

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2024-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers – Lawdragon, 2020-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Involvement – Lawyer Legion, 2020-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who in American Law – Marquis

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2017-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lead Counsel Verified in Employment Law – Thomson Reuters, 2020-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney – Superb 10.0 Rating, Avvo, 2006-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Legal 2021 in Labor and Employment – USA – Finance Monthly, 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lifetime Achievement Award – Marquis

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2019

    2026

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Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. (formerly Sass Law Firm)

601 West Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

Tampa, Florida 33603

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  • What areas of law does Janet E. Wise practice?

    Janet E. Wise focuses on Employment and Litigation.

  • Where is Janet E. Wise located?

    Janet E. Wise primarily serves clients in Tampa, Florida, with an office at 601 West Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

  • How experienced is Janet E. Wise?

    Janet E. Wise has 34 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1992.

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