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In response to what he recognized as a growing need to protect the rights of employees and people with disabilities in Florida, Mr. Yormak founded Yormak Employment & Disability Law. Mr. Yormak has always been committed to fighting for your rights and disability benefits. He only represents employees and people that have been wrongly terminated, been discriminated against or denied benefits; he never represents employers, the insurance company or government. The firm has a background in labor & employment, disability insurance law and worker’s compensation in both the United States and Canada.
Mr. Yormak is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the Supreme Court of Florida and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, National Employment Lawyers Association, the Florida Employment Lawyers Association, and the Lee County Bar Association. Mr. Yormak is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law and Bowdoin College, and is a resident of Southwest Florida. He is also actively involved in the community and youth sports.
Pro-Bono Information- Mr. Yormak is a strong supporter of pro bono and other volunteer efforts within the legal industry that seek justice for the disadvantaged. Mr. Yormak’s own recent pro bono efforts include work for Florida Rural Legal Services and Collier Legal Aid, in addition to working to free wrongly convicted persons with AIDWYC, a volunteer group founded by Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Mr. Yormak previously worked with the United States Department of Justice and the Maine Volunteer Lawyer Project, and while in law school received the Pro Bono Service Award.
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Acquired: 2010
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Posted by Annette | November 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Ben Yormack of Yormack Employment and Disability Law is an extraordinary Attorney! Five star all the way! Ben jumped in at just the right time to help me in a very complex and aggressive employment case. Ben was able to successfully represent me in my complex case with laser focused skill and determ...
Posted by Steven | September 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Benjamin Yormak breaks the stereotypical idea that society has created for lawyers in a positive manner. Him and his staff are extremely friendly, easy to talk to, and great communicators. He set realistic expectations from our first conversation and his knowledge regarding legality of the subject wa...
Posted by Steve | July 19, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Ben is very knowledgeable in his practice areas and he also has an excellent disposition. The advice he provided was perfect for our situation and was also very cost-effective. Highly recommended!
Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Yormak provided me with incredible expertise and recommendations on how how to proceed with my case. He was always available if I had questions and responded to me in a extremely timely manner. Not only did he get a positive outcome for me but he was very personable and I enjoyed every conversation w...
Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Patient and thorough! This process is never easy, however Attorney Yormak and staff made it manageable. Would highly recommend!
"Ben is one of, if not the hardest working attorney in Southwest Florida. He takes every case head on with an aggressive approach that directly benefits his clients. Ben is a pleasure to work with because he knows the law and has a passion for using it to help those in need."
"Benjamin's focus is on helping his clients. His practice is targeted and focused and it is a tremendous benefit to his clients who have labor and employment issues. I fully endorse Yormak Employment and Disability Law"
"Without reservation I endorse Benjamin Yormak. Benjamin is a fine attorney with a sharp mind and excellent work ethic. I have found him to be detail-oriented and thorough in his practice. I highly recommend him as a counselor and advocate."
"Ben is very aggressive, yet analytical in his approach with complex employment legal issues. He also has compassion for his clients and does everything possible to advocate for their rights in the workplace."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a knowledgable and competent attorney in the employment area and a formidable opponent. It is a pleasure going up against him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, savvy, is knowledgeable about both the law and has a rare ability to provide excellent strategic counsel on case issues as they arise. Mr. Yormak also truly cares about his clients and is motivated and driven to providing them the best possible representation. You are in great hands with Mr. Yormak handling your case."
"Ben Yormak is a diligent and zealous advocate for his clients. I have had the opportunity to witness Mr. Yormak argue on behalf of his clients in court and would not hesitate to refer my own clients to him for any matters relating to employment/labor law or social security law."
"Ben Yormak is a strong, skilled advocate for his clients, yet he is always very professional and pleasant to work with. Ben is always at the top of my list of referrals for employee matters, and I am happy to endorse him."
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Board Certified - Labor & Employment Law, Florida Bar
2009
Pro Bono Award, University of Maine School of Law
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Chairman- Moot Court Board, University of Maine School of Law
2011 - Present
President & Managing Partner, Yormak Employment & Disability Law
2001 - Present
Case Evaluator, Association In Defense of the Wrongly Convicted
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Rojas & Butcher PL
2007 - 2009
CLI, United States Attorneys Office
2004 - 2006
Student Director, Volunteer Lawyer's Project
2002 - 2009
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2013 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter)Sustaining Member
2013 - Present
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of CourtMember
2011 - Present
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2010 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationSustaining Member
2010 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Lee County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2008 - 2009
International Law SocietyBoard Member
2008 - 2009
Maine Trial Lawyers AssociationCo-president- Law School Chapter
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Benjamin earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Is it legal for an employer to modify your time sheet to avoid paying you overtime if you are a full time employee?
08 Jun 2020
Can an employer force repayment of unearned PTO upon employee resignation?
06 Jun 2020
Can my employer eliminate my position and force me to take a pay cut by giving me a new title?
18 Feb 2014