Dori K. Stibolt Partner West Palm Beach, FL Tel: 561.804.4417 Fax: 561.835.9602 dstibolt@foxrothschild.com Dori is a skilled litigator whose practice centers on labor and employment claims, trust and estate matters and business disputes. She routinely counsels clients in commercial litigation matters concerning breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, noncompete, fraud and negligence claims and insurance matters. Dori also frequently defends and counsels management, companies and employers in labor and employment litigation matters pertaining to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leave/restraint, whistle-blower claims, wage and overtime claims and ADA access suits (including online access); and cannabis issues. Trustees, fiduciaries and beneficiaries turn to Dori in complex litigation controversies related to the management and distribution of trust, estates and guardianships. She has extensive experience representing corporate fiduciaries, financial services companies and banks. Dori also has experience in representing manufacturers in product liability litigation and the defense of complex individual and class claims against large corporate clients in state, federal and multidistrict courts. Dori has successfully: Recently won a full summary judgment for the defendant/employer in a Fair Labor Standards Act case which was affirmed at the appellate level. Thereafter, obtained costs order against Plaintiff and sanctions order against Plaintiff s attorney from Chief Judge Moore. Succeeded in obtaining a defense summary judgment in favor of a corporate trustee in a claim alleging civil theft of trust funds in excess of $19 million dollars. Thereafter, resolved appeal for trustee. Defended a trustee in a recent bench trial in federal court, in which the plaintiffs were asserting various breach of fiduciary duty and breach of trust claims directed to the former trustee which claimed significant damages. Resolved appeal in favor of trustee. Achieved a full defense verdict after a week-long bench trial in federal court alleging millions in damages in a securities matter involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentation and negligence.
Won a summary judgment dismissal of all claims in a federal court matter involving breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty and negligence directed to a trustee seeking $18 million in damages. Resolved related appellate action and obtained attorneys fee award for client. Obtained a summary judgment in a federal court matter alleging $3 million in damages involving claims of conversion, civil theft and unjust enrichment and further recovered defense attorneys fees. Before Fox Rothschild In law school, Dori served as Associate Editor of the Nova Law Review. Beyond Fox Rothschild Dori is a member of the Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County and Society for Human Resource Management, and West Palm Beach 100. She also dedicates substantial time to improving the welfare of children. Since 2002, Dori has served on the Board of Directors of Opportunity, Inc. She also founded the Young Friends of Opportunity in which she served as its chair from 2003-2008. Dori currently serves on its executive committee. Dori also served as a chair of the South Florida Alumni Club of the University of Maryland from 2000 2010, and currently serves on the steering committee. Client Resources +PowerPoints+ ACC Presentation on "Navigating a Corporate Crisis" View PowerPoint Presentation Deposition Survival Guide: Best Practices for In-House Counsel and Corporate Supervisors From Preservation of Corporate Documents to Corporate Depositions View PowerPoint Presentation +Blogs+ South Florida Trial Practice To successfully navigate South Florida s court system, it s key to have a trusted team of experienced trial litigators to help you tackle complex legal issues throughout the region. Dori is a regular contributor to the South Florida Trial Practice Blog. She posts on topics related to employment discrimination and harassment, including new court decisions and legislation, compliance, best practices, interesting trends in workplace relations and employment-related issues affecting Florida employers. View Blog In the Weeds Dori is a frequent contributor to In the Weeds, a blog that aims to help keep today s cannabis entrepreneur wellinformed. View Blog Honors & Awards
Recognized by Big Brothers & Big Sisters Palm Beach County as "Big Sister of the Year" (2003) Practice Areas Litigation Appellate Practice Cannabis Law Employment Class Actions Employment Litigation Fiduciary Litigation Labor & Employment Securities Industry Trust & Estate Law & Administration Unfair Competition & Trade Secrets Wage & Hour Law Bar Admissions Florida Court Admissions U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida Education Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law School (J.D., magna cum laude) University of Maryland (B.A.) Memberships Federal Bar Association, Palm Beach County Chapter, Membership Chair Florida Bar Foundation, fellow Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County Palm Beach County Bar Association Society for Human Resource Management University of Maryland Alumni Association, South Florida Chapter West Palm Beach 100 Young Friends of Opportunity's Scholarship Society, founder and former chair Board of Directors Opportunity Inc.
Publications November 19, 2014 Up in Smoke? Florida s Failed Medical Marijuana Measure The Daily Business Review September 2008 Contingent Employees - Joint Employee Issues with Temporary and Leased Employees Under Various Arrangements Sterling Education Services, Inc. April 2007 The Preemption Preamble of the FDAC A Year Later Product Liability Committee January 2007 Florida Data Privacy Law Imposes Obligations on Businesses and Employers Client Alert Events Deposition Survival Guide: Best Practices for In-House Counsel and Corporate Supervisors October 1, 2015 Hosted by: Fox Rothschild The Real In-House Counsel of South Florida September 20, 2012 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hosted by: Association of South Florida Chapter Watch out for the Next Bitter Pill: Whistleblowers May 1, 2005 Hosted by: Defense Research Institute Seminar News June 6, 2017 Fox Team Successfully Defends Fair Labor Standards Act Win on Appeal May 3, 2016 EEOC Enters Transgender Bathroom Debate With New Guide April 7, 2016 Top 10 in Law Blogs: It Was Only a Matter of Time DEA Revisiting Federal Status of Marijuana Real Lawyers Have Blogs
October 16, 2015 Hobby Lobby Denies Transgender Employee Female Bathroom Access July 10, 2015 Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q2 Law 360 May 27, 2015 People on the Move South Florida Business Journal May 19, 2015 Fox Rothschild Elevates 21 to Partner August 15, 2014 Ditch the Gender-Based Assumptions When Hiring July 14, 2014 Top 10 in Law Blogs Real Lawyers Have Blogs June 27, 2014 Top 10 in Law Blogs: Vacation time, Same-Sex Marriage & FMLA, Google Glass in Europe The Lexblog Network September 17, 2012 Fox Rothschild Attorneys To Speak at The Real In-House Counsel of South Florida August 24, 2012 After Hours: The Palm Beach County Bar Association Event Daily Business Review