Gregory R. Schmitz

Gregory R. Schmitz is a partner at Morgan & Morgan’s Orlando office, where he focuses on employment law and class action litigation. With extensive trial and arbitration experience, he represents employees in claims involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage violations, and retaliation across federal and state courts.

Gregory holds a B.A. from Florida Atlantic University, graduating cum laude, and earned his J.D. with honors from Emory University School of Law. At Emory, he received the prestigious Order of Emory Advocates Award, recognizing his excellence in advocacy and commitment to legal service.

Before joining Morgan & Morgan, Gregory gained extensive experience at top global labor and employment law firms, including Littler Mendelson. Today, he leverages that background to fight for employees in cases involving systemic workplace discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and FMLA violations. He also leads complex wage and hour class action lawsuits on behalf of workers seeking unpaid wages and fair compensation.

Gregory’s legal accomplishments include multimillion-dollar settlements in high-profile employment cases, including a $9 million class action resolution and significant outcomes in unpaid overtime and misclassification disputes. Gregory is licensed to practice in Florida and all three U.S. District Courts in the state, as well as the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Gregory is an active member of the Florida Bar’s Labor and Employment Section, the American Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association. He maintains a strong professional presence while also engaging with the legal community through continuing education events and publications.

Known for combining strategic insight with deep trial experience, Gregory R. Schmitz continues to deliver successful outcomes for employees across the country. His dedication to protecting workers’ rights makes him a trusted advocate in the field of employment law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Morgan and Morgan, P.A.
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Emory University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Florida Atlantic University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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