We are a law firm of specialists certified as experts in business law and labor and employment law by The Florida Bar and have worked in Tampa Bay for over 35 years.
Practice Foundations
AV-Rated
We have earned the highest skill and ethics rating possible from peers and judges.
Board-Certified
We are specialists in business litigation, and labor and employment law.
Solution-Oriented
We’re not afraid of the courtroom, but we also work to resolve cases to give clients certain outcomes.
“Marcus Castillo and Lee Haas are both exceptionally talented and competent attorneys, as well as great human beings! They have always taken great care of clients that I have referred to them.”- David E.
Iron-Clad Experience
"I’ve had the privilege of working with Lee and his partner, Marcus Castillo, for over three years. Their commitment to their clients and their legal community is second to none. Lee is Board Certified by The Florida Bar as a Business Litigation attorney, and he and Marcus have built a team that is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to the clients they serve."- Nora B.
Structural Integrity
Our business and construction litigation practice, led by Lee Haas, includes these types of disputes: contracts, collections, construction, real estate, corporate, trade secrets, noncompetition contracts, and landlord/tenant, as well as appeals of these cases.
Our labor and employment law practice, led by Marcus Castillo, includes the following types of matters: ERISA and non-ERISA claims for disability, life insurance, and health benefits; harassment, discrimination, and whistleblower claims; and management representation to maximize avoidance of potential claims. He has long achieved successful results for persons injured due to premises liability. These cases include negligent security, fall-down, water hazard and building defect cases. Marcus also handles the related field of civil liability for criminal, attacks and sexual abuse.
Lee Haas
Member
Lee is Florida Bar Board Certified in Business Litigation and ‘AV’ rated by the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory.
Marcus Castillo
Member
Marcus is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar, one of the first lawyers in the state to achieve that distinction.
I have had the pleasure of knowing both Marcus & Lee for a long time. Both attorneys are skilled, professional, honest, dedicated & trustworthy. They are both board certified attorneys and have a lot of experience working hard to get the best results for their clients. I highly recommend Lee & Marcus to anyone I know who needs their expert legal help! - J. Dodson