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Benjamin Harris Yormak
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About Benjamin
Biography
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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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
17 years
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
10%-39%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 16 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Yormak Employment & Disability Law
Fax
27200 Riverview Center Blvd., Suite 109, Bonita Springs, FL, 34134
yormaklaw.comOnline Presence
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Benjamin Harris Yormak's Reviews
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Posted by Annette | January 11, 2015
Benjamin Yormak
I highly recommend Mr. Yormak. He is prompt, professional and his staff is very courteous. He kept me informed and is easily accessible via email or phone. Mr Yormak is also highly intelligent and knows the "law"
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great experience
Mr. Yormak is much different from most lawyers. I know this because I worked for many lawyers up north. He stayed on top of my cases. When I sent emails, he answered them himself and quickly. This is big because it's rare. He also knows how to "think outside the box" to get results in a case. I went ...
Posted by Rob | August 28, 2014 | Debt Collection
Dedicated
I have known Mr Yormak for many years now and know first hand he is a very dedicated individual. I was owed a large sum of money and was not sure if I was to ever receive it. Mr Yormak spent the time needed with me to go over all possibility's of what the outcome might be. With his help I was able to...
Posted by Lisa | August 27, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Top of the line!
I was lucky enough to find Mr. Yormak after much research. He is not only extremely knowledgeable, he believes in RIGHT and fights, giving it all to help people find justice. Truly remarkable and incredible staff too! What a hard working team! Thank you Yormak Law!
Posted by Isis | August 27, 2014
Very Knowlegable
Mr. Yormak is a very tenacious, knowlegable, and trustworthy attorney. Mr. Yormak worked my case with great diligence and got me the benefits that I deserved. He was able to get results where my efforts were futile. Mr. Yormak stayed current with my case and file motions within a timely manner.
Benjamin Harris Yormak's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's character, ethics and skill level."
"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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Experience
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Top 40 under 40, National Advocates
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Advocates
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
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
Work Experience
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
Manager, Yormak & Associates
Associations
2013 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter)Sustaining Member
2013 - Present
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of CourtMember
2011 - Present
Florida Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
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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Employee Reinstated for Short-term Disability Benefits
Trial: Verdict for Employee, Ordered Reinstated with Full Back Pay.
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Favorable Settlement of Federal Lawsuit
Favorable Settlement of Federal Lawsuit
Verdict for Plaintiff on Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment
Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2018
Special Topics in Discrimination & Harassment
2017
Discrimination & Harassment
2017
The Bermuda Triangle: FMLA, ADA and Worker's Compensation
2015
2014
2014
Back to the Future? The LGBT Community and How the Modern Application of American Employment Laws Mimic History
2014
Mock Trial/Oral Advocacy
2013
Mediation & Settlement Strategies in Employment Law
2013
The Constitution
2012
The Constitution
2011
Mock Trial/Oral Advocacy
2010
Mock Trial/Oral Advocacy
Publications
2006
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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Top Contributor
Benjamin earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Legal Answers
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