Gary Jodat enjoys living in Sarasota with his wife, 2 younger children and their dog, Drake a Yorkshire Terrier. During leisure time, his family enjoys swimming, boating and the beach. The 3 older children attended Manatee County schools and are no longer at home.
Gary R. Jodat is the founding attorney of Jodat Law Group, P.A. started in 1994. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1993 and his undergraduate degree from Roger Williams University. Fresh out of law school he was an Assistant Public Defender trying criminal, Juvenile and Dependency cases before concentrating on litigating Personal Injury matters. He is a member of The American Bar Association, The Manatee County Bar Association, The Florida Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and the Florida Justice Association. He is an Eagle Patron for giving to the Endowment for Association Giving to Law & Education. His past memberships include The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, The Manatee County Chamber of Commerce, American Inns of Court and the Manatee Chapter of the American Heart Association. Gary has been published: Illegitimate Children Gain Rights in Wrongful Death, Pinellas County Review, March 2, 1993, at 25. Grant v. Thornton, 749 So. 2d 529 - Fla: Dist. Court of Appeals, 2nd Dist. 1999. He is a Distinguished Expert with a handgun. Gary has been Awarded the Life Saver Award from the Rotary Club of Sarasota and also recognized for saving a life by the Sarasota Police Department. He is a Board Member of Healthy Start of Sarasota. The National Trial Lawyers has named him to the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers.”
Practice areas
Auto Accident, Slip & Fall, Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Negligence, Pedestrian Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents
28 years
Divorce, Time Sharing, Alimony
28 years
Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Creditor Harassment Cases
17 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2010 | 06/27/2017 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1993 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 25 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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1st Place Law firm - Manatee Readers Choice | Herald Tribune | 2016 |
People's Choice Award Favorite Attorney | Bradenton Herald | 2016 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
People's Choice Award Favorite Attorney | Bradenton Herald | 2015 |
Venice Readers' Choice 1st Place Law Firm | Herald Tribune | 2015 |
Bradenton Readers' Choice 1st Place Law Firm | Herald Tribune | 2015 |
Life Member of Trial Masters | Trial Masters | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Readers' Choice Award - Law Firm | Venice Gondolier Sun | 2013 |
Citizen's Award of Merit | Sarasota Police Department | 2007 |
Life Saver Award | Rotary Club of Sarasota | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Jodat Law Group, PA | 1994 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Justice Association | Eagle Member | 2014 - Present |
Manasota Trial Lawyers Board | Board Member | 2011 - Present |
Phi Alpha Delta | Member | 1994 - Present |
American Bar Association Foundation | Member | N/A |
Manatee County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Inns of Court | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Pinellas County Review | Illegitimate Children Gain Rights in Wrongful Death | 1993 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Florida Legal Updates Seminar | Pre-Injury Release on Behalf of Minor Child | 2016 |
Manatee County School Board, Harlee Middle School | Business Development | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Grant v. Thornton, 749 So. 2d 529 - Fla: Dist. Court of Appeals, 2nd Dist. 1999 | Reversed and Remanded |
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Paul Kimsey, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 11, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Gary since law school. He is a very knowledgeable and hard-working lawyer who represents his clients with enthusiasm. He also exhibits the highest levels of ethics and morals in his practice. I highly recommend Gary Jodat.
Melanie Newby, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Gary Jodat has a well-deserved reputation for zealously representing his clients and obtaining the best results possible in every case.
Shannan Neri, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 10, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. He is professional, ethical and well established in this community. Mr. Jodat puts the best interest of his clients first!
Lee White, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 8, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jodat's practice is well established in the community and founded upon the principles of client service and diligent advocacy of clients
Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Jennifer Tise, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 25, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Gary Jodat provides the upmost professionalism and quality service when handling clients’ cases.
Dana Moss, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 19, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Gary takes great pride in providing quality service and assisting members of our community in putting their lives back together after a devastating accident.
Melissa Casciola, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 19, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jodat is a well respected attorney in the community who offers the highest level of professionalism in his practice.
Jamie Rosenberg, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Lee, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the privilege of knowing Gary Jodat for nearly 20 years. I have known him both as an outstanding attorney as well as a friend whom I admire profoundly. He has the highest character and places client’s needs at the forefront of his practice. I could not recommend anyone higher. I often refer cases to his firm on matters I do not handle and have also been a client when I had personal legal needs outside of my own area of practice
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
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