Ms. Dorough practices throughout the state of Florida and has experience in federal courts across the country.
She brings significant experience for the benefit of the businesses and individuals she advises.
Government Regulatory Civil Litigation: Ms. Dorough has gained antitrust litigation experience from regularly advising and defending leaders in various industries in antitrust actions brought by private parties and by state and federal authorities. Ms. Dorough also represents health care providers and medical supply companies accused of violating federal laws regulating Medicare participation, particularly the False Claims Act and kickback statutes and their state law counterparts. She also represents a motor vehicle manufacturer in connection with dealer relations and distribution issues.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturer Representation: Ms. Dorough has experience representing motor vehicle manufacturers in their relationships with dealers and has regularly advised manufacturers in connection with dealer negotiations and disputes, administrative hearings, and regulatory compliance with various state dealer laws. She has also represented manufacturers in commercial disputes and consumer litigation, including putative class actions, in Florida's state and federal courts. In addition, she assists manufacturers regarding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and charging-related issues.
Labor and Employment Suits: Ms. Dorough defends employers in state and federal court in individual and collective actions alleging unpaid wages under the FLSA and Florida law. She also regularly represents employers against charges of discrimination and retaliation under federal and Florida statutes.
Business and Shareholder Disputes: Ms. Dorough regularly negotiates, mediates and litigates claims involving breach of contract; business interference torts, non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements, and breach of fiduciary duty.
Intellectual Property Rights: Ms. Dorough routinely represents emerging and established businesses in protecting, prosecuting and defending their intellectual property rights, particularly in trademark and trade dress litigation, as well as instances of unfair competition, cybersquatting and false advertising.
Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Dorough served as a judicial intern for Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.