Michelle Tatum-Bush, Employment Attorney in Melbourne, Florida
focused on Employment and Litigation
Melbourne, FL
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Michelle Tatum-Bush is an attorney based in Melbourne, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
- Based in
- Melbourne, FLORIDA
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- attorney
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Melbourne, FLORIDA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).
About Michelle Tatum-Bush: Michelle Tatum-Bush is an attorney based in Melbourne, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Michelle Tatum-Bush
Michelle concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michelle handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Melbourne, Florida
Michelle takes employment matters in Melbourne, 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 Michelle agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Melbourne, Florida
Michelle takes litigation matters in Melbourne, 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 Michelle agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Michelle Tatum-Bush — Attorney of Florida employment experience
Michelle Tatum-Bush is an attorney based in Melbourne, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Michelle Tatum-Bush provides advice and handles disputes for employers in Florida and with operations throughout the US.
Her clients represent a wide variety of industries, including construction, brokerages, medical practices, management, insurance, and not-for-profit organizations. Michelle has particular expertise in FMLA and ADA accommodations matters. She is also passionate about helping clients throughout their litigation matters, whether the cases involve discrimination and harassment in the workplace, retaliation against whistleblowers, WARN Act claims or violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in the Employment Act.
Michelle understands the challenges facing employers first hand. Prior to joining FordHarrison, Michelle was a judicial staff attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Jacksonville, Florida, where she oversaw the operation of the Criminal Division and was responsible for hiring, firing, managing, and disciplining attorneys as well as interns. Michelle also served as the Capital Judicial Staff Attorney, appointed by the criminal judiciary to attend all phases of capital murder trials to assist judges with instantaneous research and recommendations on issues that arose during hearings and trials.
Michelle's approach to employment cases
Michelle Tatum-Bush provides advice and handles disputes for employers in Florida and with operations throughout the US. Her clients represent a wide variety of industries, including construction, brokerages, medical practices, management, insurance, and not-for-profit organizations. Michelle has particular expertise in FMLA and ADA accommodations matters. She is also passionate about helping…
Clients Michelle works with
Michelle reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Melbourne and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Michelle Tatum-Bush's legal education and bar admissions
Stetson University
J.D. · 2004
Michelle studied at J.D. in Stetson University.
Law school and academic background
Michelle completed J.D. in Stetson University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michelle runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Michelle Tatum-Bush
Michelle has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
Locations
Michelle Tatum-Bush's office in Melbourne
Michelle's primary office is at 8240 Devereux Drive, Suite 103A, Melbourne, Florida, 32940. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Michelle Tatum-Bush — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michelle usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michelle charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle'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; Michelle will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Melbourne, 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 Michelle
Michelle 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. Michelle confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michelle'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 Michelle Tatum-Bush
How much does it cost to hire Michelle for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michelle walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michelle offer a free consultation?
Michelle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Michelle'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. Michelle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michelle take my case if I'm outside Melbourne?
Michelle 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 — Michelle 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 Michelle?
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. Michelle will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michelle accepting new employment clients right now?
Michelle'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 Melbourne, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Michelle 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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