Camar R. Jones

Camar R. Jones
Attorney
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Main Line: 561-447-8888
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“There is no passion to be found in playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson MandelaBefore joining Shavitz Law Group, Camar worked with the Fort Lauderdale labor and employment firm, The Amlong Firm, representing plaintiffs in discrimination, unpaid wages and FLSA claims throughout the state of Florida, and with Kopelowitz Ostrow Ferguson Weiselberg & Gilbert, where he represented plaintiffs in discrimination, unpaid wages, FLSA and FMLA claims. Over his 15-year career, Camar has recovered over $100 million in damages for workers against retailers, restaurants, and financial institutions. Camar is a fitness enthusiast, who enjoys CrossFit, running, and yoga. Additionally, he is a fan of various genres of music, from reggae to rock, and frequently attends concerts. He also enjoys visiting different countries to enjoy their food and culture.
- Unpaid Overtime
- Class and Collective Actions
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Florida Civil Rights Act
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”)
Stetson University
J.D., 2003
Moot Court, Legal Writing Teaching Fellow
Florida International University
B.S., Criminal Justice, 2000
Bar Admissions
Florida, 2004
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2004
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2005
Northern District of Florida, 2013
District of Colorado, 2014
United States Court of Appeal for the Eleventh Circuit, 2007
Memberships
Caribbean Bar Association
Broward County Trial Lawyers Association
$16,500,000 settlement for a group of restaurant Assistant Managers
$6,000,000 settlement for Assistant Managers at a financial institution
$4,750,000 settlement for a group of retail assistant managers
$4,500,000 settlement for a group of airline service employees
$3,000,000 settlement for a group of wireless Store Managers
$1,750,000 settlement for a group of call center employees
- AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubble
- Super Lawyers 2011-2019
Pro Bono activities
Camar volunteers his time to various organizations to give back to his home country, Jamaica, particularly providing scholarships for students in need of financial assistance for higher education.
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