Suzanne A. Singer

Suzanne Singer focuses her practice primarily in the areas of employment and labor law and casualty litigation.

Suzanne defends private and public sector employers in all aspects of employment law including consultation, litigation in state and federal courts, as well as administrative proceedings before the EEOC, State Retirement Commission and other administrative agencies. She litigates claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act including those alleging discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin and pregnancy. She also represents employers in wage and hour violations (FLSA), wrongful termination and retaliation as well as cases brought under the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA), Family Medical Leave Act, and the Florida Civil Rights Act, Chapter 760. Suzanne also has experience representing clients in public sector whistle-blower claims, public records, retaliation claims as well as state and federal constitutional claims brought under 42 U.S.C. Section 1981, 1983 and 1985. Defense of ADA accessibility claims is also included in her practice.

She has substantial experience in defending governmental and educational institutions against employment, casualty and commercial related claims. In February 2013, Suzanne was asked to serve as interim general counsel for Palm Beach State College. Suzanne continued her tenure as general counsel until permanent counsel was hired in November 2013.

Suzanne’s casualty practice includes general tort claims involving negligent security, sexual assault, premise liability and wrongful death. She has successfully represented property owners and other business, including trial, throughout the majority of her career. She also represents vertical transportation companies with general litigation liability.

Awards & Honors

•AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Articles & Presentations

•Presenter, 'Employment Legal Panel,' HR Miami + HRABC Conference, September 2025
•Co-presenter, 'How to Prevent and Respond to Claims of Workplace Retaliation and Harassment,' for the Florida College System Risk Management Consortium (FCSRMC), September 2022
•Author, '‘TransUnion v. Ramirez’: High Court Rules Article III Standing Requires Proof of Concrete Injury,' June 2021
•Co-Author, 'Intersection Between COVID-19 and Worker’s Compensation Immunity: Are Employers at Risk of Civil Litigation?' November 2020
•Author, 'WARNing for Employers: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act during COVID-19 Pandemic,' Florida Restaurant & Lodging Magazine, Summer 2020
•Co-Author, 'Coronavirus Q&A: A Legal Resource Guide for Employers, March 2020
•Author, 'Workplace Violence: What Hospital Executives and Administrators Need to Know,” Healthcare Business & Technology, September 2019
•Author, 'Did the Supreme Court kick the cake down the road in its ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd., et al. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission,” June, 2018
•Panelist, 'Navigating the Third Party Delivery Relationship: The Ins and Outs from a Practical and Legal Perspective,' FRLA Marketing and Operations Summit, August 2018
•Co-Presenter, 'Defense Strategies that Give You the Most Bang for Your Buck,' Claims Education Conference, May 2018
•Co-Author, 'First 'Gig Economy' Trial Decision: Independent Contractor,' February 2018; Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Magazine, Spring 2018
•Co-Author, 'Cost of Convenience for the Grocery Industry: On-Demand Grocery Delivery Service Presents Possible Legal Ramifications,' November 2017
•Co-Author, Employee vs. Independent Contractor: How This Classification is Bringing Legal Challenges to the Gig Economy,' October 2017
•Co-Author, 'Uber-Successful Digital Business Model May Crash If Florida Court Classifies Drivers as Employees,' April 2017
•Co-author, “Recovery of Prejudgment Interest in Negligence Actions in Florida,” April 2017
•Co-Author, “The Cost of Convenience: Understanding the Third Party Food Delivery Dilemma,” April 2017
•Presenter, 'Recent Developments in State & Federal Employment Law,' 'Conducting and Effective Internal Investigation” and “Creating Fair Labor Standards ACT (FLSA) Compliance Strategies That Work,” - NBI Advanced Employment Law Seminar, February 2017
•'Getting Ready for Changes: What You Need to Know for Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance,' Presenter, Center for HR Management, November 2016
•Co-Presenter - Social Media Evidence at Trial, 'What you Can’t Use Won’t Help You,' 24th Annual Joint DIF/SIU Conference - Fighting Insurance Fraud Though Education and Commitment, June, 2016
•“An overview of the Law on Premise Liability,” CEU Institute Claims Examiner Seminar, February, 2014, Co-presenter
•“Title VII-Supreme Court’s Ruling Will Likely Benefit Employers,” PGIT Newsletter, Fall 2013
•“In The Know: What’s Going On With Nonimmigrant Work Visas,” Keynote Speaker, HR Directors for Broken Sound and other Country Clubs throughout South Florida, May, 2013
•'Employment Issues That Impact Your Business,' Keynote Speaker - Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, January 2009
•“Deposing Experts,” Schindler Elevator Law Conference, Morristown New Jersey, October, 2009, Presenter
•'Workplace Harassment Training and Tips On Avoiding Litigation,” Keynote Speaker at FMS Management Systems Annual Meeting at Hawks Cay Resort, June 2007
•Co-author, 'Reform of Florida's Assisted Living Facilities Act,' Assisted Living Living Success Magazine - October 2001
•“Will Florida’s New Law Stop a Dangerous Game? The unwilling bellwether state for the nursing home liability crisis has tried to put on the brakes,” Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management - Author - October 2001

Suzanne's News and Insights

01.14.2026
Beyond the Bio

Suzanne Singer Reflects on 25 years of Purpose, People and Practice

Suzanne Singer has always loved the challenge and competition of...

09.10.2025
Events

RumbergerKirk Employment Attorneys Take the Main Stage at 2025 Annual HR Conference

RumbergerKirk employment attorneys participated in a panel discussion at the...

09.14.2022
Events

How to Prevent and Respond to Claims of Workplace Retaliation and Harassment

Suzanne Singer participated in a live webinar, “How to Prevent...

07.08.2021
Casualty Litigation

‘TransUnion v. Ramirez’: High Court Rules Article III Standing Requires Proof of Concrete Injury

In March 2021, the Supreme Court heard arguments in TransUnion...

11.04.2020

Intersection Between COVID-19 and Worker’s Compensation Immunity: Are Employers at Risk of Civil Litigation?

Florida employers may be at risk of civil litigation if...

Photo: Shutterstock.com/ Michele Ursi

10.30.2020
Media Mentions

Be Sure to Change Furloughs into Layoffs Lawfully in Society for Human Resource Management

Suzanne Singer provides insight on how employers can convert furloughs...

08.12.2020
Media Mentions

“Vacation Travel Policies May Need to Be Altered Due to Pandemic,” Society for Human Resource Management

Suzanne Singer provides insight on employers altering vacation travel policies...

04.07.2020
Employment and Labor

WARNing for Employers: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act during COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance on Compliance with the WARN Act The Worker Adjustment...

03.17.2020
Employment and Labor

Coronavirus Q&A: A Legal Resource Guide for Employers

Prepared by the Employment Practice Group as part of the...

10.22.2019
Employment and Labor

Workplace Violence: What Hospital Executives and Administrators Need to Know

In an article published by Healthcare Business & Technology on...