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

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

Does Shylie offer a free consultation?

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

Can Shylie take my case if I'm outside Jacksonville?

Shylie 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 — Shylie 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 Shylie?

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

Is Shylie accepting new employment clients right now?

Shylie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Shylie A. Bannon, Employment Attorney in Jacksonville, Florida

Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Medical Malpractice · 4.4/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews

PartneratHall Booth Smith, P.C.

Jacksonville, FL

Practicing employment in Jacksonville since 2009.

17+: Years practicing
4.4 ★: 2 client reviews
1: Bar admission

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Employment General Medical Malpractice Product Liability Slip & Fall

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Shylie A. Bannon is a partner based in Jacksonville, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Medical Malpractice. Shylie has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.

Based in: Jacksonville, FL
Experience: over 17 years
Known for: Employment · General · Medical Malpractice

Handles Employment, General, and Medical Malpractice matters from Jacksonville, FL.
Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Shylie takes on

Shylie concentrates on employment, general, medical malpractice, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shylie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Jacksonville, Florida

Shylie takes employment matters in Jacksonville, 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 Shylie agrees to represent you.

General cases in Jacksonville, Florida

Shylie takes general matters in Jacksonville, 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 Shylie agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Jacksonville, Florida

Shylie takes medical malpractice matters in Jacksonville, 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 Shylie agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Jacksonville, Florida

Shylie takes product liability matters in Jacksonville, 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 Shylie agrees to represent you.

Slip & Fall cases in Jacksonville, Florida

Shylie takes slip & fall matters in Jacksonville, 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 Shylie agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Shylie A. Bannon — employment lawyer in Jacksonville

Shylie Bannon is a Partner in our Jacksonville, Florida, office. She also serves as Hiring Partner for the region of Florida, where she oversees associate attorney hiring endeavors. Prior to joining us, Shylie was a partner in both a multi-state, multi-specialty firm and a boutique practice.

At Hall Booth Smith, Shylie continues to represent physicians, mid-level providers, and health care providers in high exposure medical negligence claims and in administrative proceedings before the Florida Department of Health. She also represents national retailers in high exposure premises liability, negligent security, and transportation litigation with our National Trial Counsel team.

In addition to litigating matters involving personal injury and negligence, Shylie also represents management in all aspects of employment-related litigation arising from allegations of sex, disability, race, and pregnancy discrimination; whistleblower actions; and alleged violations of the National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards. She does so in administrative proceedings before both the Florida Commission on Human Relations and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as in all of the State and Federal Courts in Florida. She also provides employment-related counsel to clients, helping them avoid employment-related litigation through the implementation of best employment, investigation, and risk management practices.

Shylie earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, cum laude, and graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History.

Shylie volunteers with the Guardian Ad Litem program and supports child welfare advocacy efforts in Northeast Florida. She is also a Member of the Board for the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida.

Recognition

•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers; 2026
•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
•Top 50 Attorneys of Jacksonville, Attorney Intel, 2023
•Florida Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2016-2019

Presentations

•Dealing with the Problem Employee: Reconciling General Risk Management Practices and Employment Liability Related to Risk Management Practices in the Transportation Setting
Multi-state logistics company, September 2016
•The ADA, FMLA and PDA: Investigation and Management of Pregnancy Related Claims
Scottsdale Insurance Company, March 2016
•Understanding Intersection of General Liability and Employment Liability Claims: North Florida Medical Group Management Association
Jacksonville, Florida; May 2015
•Premises Liability Cases and Expert Witnesses
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, February 2014

Publications

•Immigration Law for Agricultural & Seasonal Workers, with Misty Wilson Borkowski
HBS Litigators Lounge Podcast; May 14, 2024
•The FTC Torpedoes Non-Competes
HBS Litigators Lounge Podcast; May 1, 2024
•Immigration Law for Employers, with Misty Wilson Borkowski
HBS Litigators Lounge Podcast; April 18, 2024
•Ending Women’s History Month with a Trailblazing Woman: An Interview with Teresa Tomlinson
HBS Litigators Lounge Podcast; March 26, 2024

•Equal Pay Day and the Ongoing Quest for Pay Equity
HBS Litigators Lounge Podcast; March 12, 2024
•“Because of Sex” - Looking Back at 60 Years of Gender Discrimination and Title VII
HBS Litigators Lounge Podcast; February 28, 2024
•Employee or Independent Contractor?: Analyzing New Department of Labor Guidelines
HBS Litigators Lounge Podcast; January 31, 2024
•“I Want Sundays Off!” Religious Accommodations in the Workplace
HBS Litigators Lounge Podcast; January 16, 2024
•Likes, Loves, Tweets, and Pics: Social Media in the Workplace
HBS Litigators Lounge Podcast; January 2, 2024
•Remote Work, Mandated Returns, and Reasonable Accommodations
HBS Litigators Lounge Podcast; December 19, 2023
•2023 Florida Tort Reform
HBS Health Care Highlights Blog; April 4, 2023
•It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye: Weighing the Risks of a Liability Claim v. a Wrongful Termination Claim when Terminating an Employee After an Adverse Incident
US Law Magazine, 2016

In the Press

Litigators Lounge: The Rapidly-Evolving Landscape of Employment Law in 2025

February 19, 2025

In this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Jackie Voronov & Shylie Bannon discuss the major shifts in employment law for 2025.

Shylie's approach to employment cases

The kind of cases Shylie takes

Shylie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and medical malpractice matters in Jacksonville and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
J.D. · 2009
Tulane University
B.A. Political · 2006

Jurisdictions

Shylie's state bar admissions

Florida US District
2009 · ACTIVE

Shylie studied at J.D. in University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida and B.A. Political in Tulane University.

Law school and academic background

Shylie completed J.D. in University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida and B.A. Political in Tulane University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shylie runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Shylie has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Affiliations

Shylie's professional memberships and bar associations

Memberships •Jacksonville Bar Association •Jacksonville Women Lawyers' Association •Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida, Board Member
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Locations

Shylie A. Bannon's office in Jacksonville

Shylie's primary office is at Suite 400, 200 W. Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

Suite 400, 200 W. Forsyth Street

Jacksonville, FL 32202

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Shylie A. Bannon — 4.4/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Shylie. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Jacksonville.

4.4

2 client reviews

Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once Shylie A. Bannon claims this profile.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Shylie A. Bannon — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Shylie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shylie'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; Shylie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Jacksonville, 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 Shylie

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Shylie'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 Shylie A. Bannon

How much does it cost to hire Shylie for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shylie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Shylie offer a free consultation?
Shylie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shylie's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Shylie'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. Shylie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Shylie take my case if I'm outside Jacksonville?
Shylie 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 — Shylie 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 Shylie?
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. Shylie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Shylie accepting new employment clients right now?
Shylie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

Real questions asked by Florida residents in the last few months, answered by employment attorneys like Shylie A. Bannon. Each link opens the full answer thread.

What Should I Do If My Job Denies My Unemployment Claim In Florida?
After being laid off from my job in Orlando, Florida, I applied for unemployment benefits but got denied. The employer claims it was due to 'misconduct,' which I don't believe is t
1 verified answer · Employment · Florida
Is It Legal To Fire Someone For Taking Family Leave In Texas?
I recently took a family leave to care for my sick father in Houston, Texas. After returning, I was informed that I was terminated due to 'job abandonment.' I feel like I was let g
1 verified answer · Employment · Texas
Is It Legal To Pay Employees Differently Based On Gender In South Carolina?
I've recently found out that my male coworker in Charleston, South Carolina, is earning more than me for the same job. I’m shocked and feel it’s unfair. Is it legal for companies t
1 verified answer · Employment · South Carolina
Can I Be Fired For Taking FMLA Leave In Minnesota?
I took FMLA leave to care for my mother in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and now my employer has informed me that my job is no longer available. I feel like this is retaliation for my le
1 verified answer · Employment · Minnesota
Can I Sue For Wrongful Termination If I Signed An Employment Contract In Arizona?
I signed an employment contract with my employer in Phoenix, Arizona, but I was terminated without cause. The contract didn't clarify the termination process. Can I sue for wrongfu
1 verified answer · Employment · Arizona
What Are My Rights If I'm Wrongfully Listed As Ineligible For Rehire In Georgia?
I was terminated from my job in Atlanta, Georgia, and I just found out they listed me as ineligible for rehire. I suspect it’s because I filed a complaint against my supervisor. Wh
1 verified answer · Employment · Georgia

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa in Florida

Shylie 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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