Paul B. Ranis

Since 1995, Paul B. Ranis has concentrated his broad litigation practice on employment and commercial matters. He has conducted more than 35 state and federal trials and handled more than 425 depositions. Mr. Ranis has been named a Legal Elite by Florida Trend, which recognizes the top 1.8 percent of Florida lawyers. He also has been listed in Super Lawyers magazine in the category of Florida Super Lawyer.

As an employment law litigator, Mr. Ranis represents local and national clients in jury and nonjury trials involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, restrictive covenants, nationwide class actions and collective wage-and-hour issues. He defends lawsuits under Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). As a commercial litigator, he represents real estate developers, restaurant companies, commercial landlords, telecommunication companies, and aviation-related organizations in contract and complex business disputes, including class action defense.

Concentrations

•Employment litigation
•Noncompete and restrictive covenant agreements
•Wage-and-hour issues, including collective and class actions
•Sexual harassment and hostile work environment
•Complex commercial litigation
•Probate and Trust Litigation
•Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
•Unfair and deceptive trade practices
•Class action defense
•Insurance litigation
•Shareholder Disputes and Corporate Litigation

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Florida Trend, Legal Elite Notable Labor and Employment Attorneys, 2024
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Employment Law - Management, 2020-2026
•Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2023-2026
•'Lawyer of the Year,' Employment Law - Management, Fort Lauderdale, 2023
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2014-2025
•Selected, Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers - Labor and Employment Law,' 2020-2023
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Intellectual Property - Trade Secrets, 2016-2017
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyer,' 2015-2016, 2020-2021
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0