Ross D. Vickers

Ross D. Vickers is a principal in the Jacksonville, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is a management-side labor and employment attorney who advises employers on high-stakes workplace matters and defends them in government investigations, complex litigation, and jury trials. Ross represents employers nationwide, working closely with corporate counsel at Fortune 500 companies, senior executives, human resources leaders, and claims professionals to manage risk and achieve favorable business outcomes.

A seasoned trial lawyer, Ross has secured two complete defense verdicts in federal jury trials involving age and gender discrimination claims. He aggressively defends employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and interference under federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and the Florida Whistleblower Act.

Ross also defends employers in significant wage and hour litigation involving employee classification, overtime, tip credits, minimum wages, and retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Florida Minimum Wage Act, and the Florida Constitution. Whether providing preventative counsel or defending bet-the-company litigation, Ross combines decisive advocacy, practical judgment, and a deep understanding of his clients’ businesses.

Outside the office, Ross enjoys exploring North Florida’s trails and beaches, traveling, and attending live sporting events with his wife and two children.