Drew Dixon
A prominent Florida law firm has added a new partner in its corporate practice field.
Shutts & Bowen hired Andrew W. McLaughlin to its stable of lawyers. McLaughlin was given partner status for the Corporate Practice Group in the Tampa office for Shutts & Bowen. The firm operates in eight markets in the state
“Andy’s depth of experience in employee benefit matters and his strategic approach to HR (human resources) counsel will be invaluable to our corporate team and will serve our clients well,” said Amanda Buffinton, Managing Partner of the firm’s Tampa office. “We are excited to welcome Andy to the firm and look forward to working with him.”
McLaughlin’s legal practice background includes handling employee benefits issues and 401(k) plans, along with health benefits. He also has experience in executive compensation and equity incentive plans. He’s also dealt with IRS legal matters, along with issues involving the U.S. Department of Labor.
“I am thrilled to join the powerhouse corporate law group at Shutts,” McLaughlin said. “The firm is known for its corporate work and I look forward to contributing to its success by helping clients navigate complex benefits and tax issues.”
McLaughlin’s experience in labor and employment law has involved public, private and nonprofit organizations. He’s handled litigation that’s addressed employment discrimination, wrongful termination, severance resolution, wage disputes, employment contracts and employee benefits.
McLaughlin earned his law degree from Stetson University College of Law where he graduated cum laude.
Shutts & Bowen is one of Florida’s oldest law firms. It was established as a full-service business law firm in 1910. The firm has a roster of some 280 lawyers across the state. The firm has major offices in Florida’s largest metropolitan markets including Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando, Sarasota, Tallahassee and West Palm Beach.
