Abril Smith Caeiro

Overview

Abril Smith Caeiro concentrates her practice on professional liability and labor and employment law.

In professional liability, she represents professionals and their firms in matters involving negligence, fraud, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty. Her experience includes defending attorneys, accountants, and insurance carriers, as well as condominiums and homeowners’ associations, their directors and officers and management companies.

In labor and employment law, Abril represents employers in matters including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, sexual harassment, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-related claims. She has represented both individual plaintiffs and businesses in state and federal courts and regularly advises clients on compliance with local employment laws.

Prior to joining Kaufman Dolowich, Abril was an associate at a litigation firm, where she focused on commercial litigation, employment and discrimination claims, and defending negligence and breach of contract actions. She also gained experience at a civil litigation firm, where she conducted legal research, drafted pleadings and motions, advised clients, and negotiated settlements.

Abril is fluent in Spanish and basic Portuguese.