Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A.

Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. (formerly Sass Law Firm) is a Tampa-based employment law firm representing employees in workplace matters.

Cynthia Sass founded the firm in 1993, and it continues to thrive due to her unwavering dedication to serving clients with excellence and integrity. Sass Law Firm practices solely in the area of labor and employment law, primarily representing employees from both the private and public sectors. Cynthia Sass is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possib

le in the legal industry for professionalism and ethics. The firm is recognized at the national level by its inclusion in the U.S. News & World Report listing of Best Law Firms for Employment Law since 2011. Sass Law Firm boasts award-winning attorneys experienced and recognized in the employment law field, including two attorneys Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by The Florida Bar.

Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer. It is an opportunity to recognize the generations of workers whose ...
09/04/2026

Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer. It is an opportunity to recognize the generations of workers whose efforts helped shape our nation and advance fairness, dignity, and protections in the workplace.

At Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A., advocating for employees is at the heart of what we do. On Labor Day, we honor the contributions of workers everywhere and reaffirm the importance of protecting their rights.

In observance of Labor Day, our office will be closed Monday, September 7, and will reopen Tuesday, September 8.

We wish everyone a safe and restful Labor Day!

08/27/2026

Adria Lynn Silva attended the Collier County Bar Association “Coffee Sessions” on August 26, 2026 at The Roast & Rush Society Coffee and Cava Bar in Naples, Florida. Thank you to the CCBA and Roast & Rush for hosting such a lovely event.

Yvette D. Everhart will return as a speaker at the 2027 Labor & Employment Board Certification Review, presenting on EEO...
08/25/2026

Yvette D. Everhart will return as a speaker at the 2027 Labor & Employment Board Certification Review, presenting on EEO Procedural matters.

Held January 14–15, 2027, in St. Augustine, the program brings together experienced labor and employment attorneys to help prepare fellow Florida Bar members pursuing board certification and share legal updates to labor and employment law practitioners. Yvette looks forward to continuing her longstanding involvement with this valuable program and sharing her knowledge with Florida’s labor and employment law community.

Recognized again by their peers for their unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of employees.Sass, Everhart & S...
08/20/2026

Recognized again by their peers for their unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of employees.

Sass, Everhart & Silva, P.A. is proud to announce that named partners Cynthia N. Sass and Yvette D. Everhart, together with attorney Janet E. Wise, have been selected for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Cynthia N. Sass continues a remarkable history of recognition in Employment Law – Individuals, dating back to 2007, and in Litigation – Labor and Employment since 2024.

Yvette D. Everhart has again been recognized in Employment Law – Individuals, an honor she has received since 2024.

Janet E. Wise has again been recognized in both Employment Law – Individuals and Litigation – Labor and Employment, continuing her recognition in both practice areas since 2024.

These honors reflect the experience, dedication, and advocacy each attorney brings to representing employees. We are proud to see their continued work recognized by their peers in the legal profession.

Adria recently joined fellow labor and employment law professionals at the 2026 Florida NELA Annual Conference in St. Au...
08/19/2026

Adria recently joined fellow labor and employment law professionals at the 2026 Florida NELA Annual Conference in St. Augustine.

She participated in “Emerging Developments in Labor & Employment Law — A Multi-Perspective Panel,” a conversational discussion examining recent changes in the law from the perspectives of employee advocates, management attorneys, National NELA, academia, and the Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section.

Thank you to Florida NELA and the panelists for an engaging and timely conversation.

Learn more about the 2026 Florida NELA Annual Conference.
https://floridanela.org/2026-florida-nela-annual-conference/

Florida workers: speaking up about unsafe or illegal workplace conduct may not be enough on its own.In Gessner v. Southe...
08/03/2026

Florida workers: speaking up about unsafe or illegal workplace conduct may not be enough on its own.

In Gessner v. Southern Co., the Florida Supreme Court clarified that certain whistleblower retaliation claims must be tied to an actual violation of a law, rule, or regulation—not merely a reasonable belief that something was illegal.

Our latest article explains what the ruling means, which whistleblower protections remain available, and why documenting specific legal violations matters.

Read more: Florida Just Raised the Bar for Whistleblowers — Here’s What You Need to Know

https://www.employmentlawtampa.com/florida-just-raised-the-bar-for-whistleblowers-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

We are proud to announce that Cynthia N. Sass, Yvette D. Everhart, Adria Lynn Silva, and Janet Wise have been named once...
07/28/2026

We are proud to announce that Cynthia N. Sass, Yvette D. Everhart, Adria Lynn Silva, and Janet Wise have been named once again to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers.

This recognition honors attorneys across the country who have demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment in representing employees and advancing civil rights in the workplace.

We congratulate Cynthia, Yvette, Adria, and Janet on this well-deserved honor and are proud to see their work recognized nationally.

We are pleased to share that Kathryn S. Piscitelli will serve as a presenter at the 52nd Public Employment Labor Relatio...
07/23/2026

We are pleased to share that Kathryn S. Piscitelli will serve as a presenter at the 52nd Public Employment Labor Relations Forum, co-sponsored by The Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section.

Kathryn will present “Veteran’s Preference Law: Identifying Issues & Avoiding Pitfalls,” addressing important legal considerations under Florida’s Veteran’s Preference Law and helping public sector labor and employment professionals identify common issues and avoid potential missteps.

The forum will take place October 22 and 23 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. The annual event brings together public sector labor and employment law professionals for timely legal updates, practical discussions, and networking opportunities focused on this unique area of practice.

We congratulate Kathryn on this opportunity to share her knowledge and experience with attorneys and labor relations professionals from across Florida.

Congratulations to Adria Lynn Silva on her re-election as Vice President of Affiliate Relations for the National Employm...
07/17/2026

Congratulations to Adria Lynn Silva on her re-election as Vice President of Affiliate Relations for the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA).

Adria is continuing to serve in this national leadership role, working with NELA's affiliates across the country to strengthen collaboration and support the organization's mission of advancing workplace justice and protecting employee rights.

In addition to serving as Vice President of Affiliate Relations, Adria is also serving a three-year term on NELA's Board of Directors, continuing her commitment to leadership within one of the nation's premier organizations for employee rights attorneys.

We congratulate Adria on these well-deserved leadership roles and are proud to see her continued dedication to advocating for workers both in Florida and nationwide.

As we celebrate Independence Day, we honor the freedoms that unite our nation and express our gratitude to those who hav...
07/03/2026

As we celebrate Independence Day, we honor the freedoms that unite our nation and express our gratitude to those who have served to protect them.

Please note that our office will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6.

From all of us at Sass, Everhart & Silva, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July!

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601 West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Tampa, FL
33603

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18132515599

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