Frank Michael Malatesta

Frank Michael Malatesta

4.4
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 13 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Venice, FL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination ... +2 more

871 Venetia Bay Blvd Ste 220, Venice, FL

About Frank

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 30%

Working with small business owners to ensure compliance with overtime and minimum wage, DOL Audits, Discrimination, non-compete agreements, and employee management practices. My goal is to avoid litigation costs in the first place by implementing a plan for compliance.

30%
Discrimination 20%

The EEOC, FCHR and some Counties provide a free administrative process to help protect you and enforce your Title VII, FCRA rights as an employee. Unfortunately, many times the EEOC, FCHR or County process takes time and delays the inevitable litigation. I work with employees to aggressively pursue their rights under the law and am prepared to litigate and try your matter before a jury if necessary.

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

Sexual harassment on the basis of sex, "quid pro quo" sexual harassment (demands for sex), and other forms of sexual harassment.

20%
Wrongful Termination 20%

Despite Florida being an employement-at-will state, there are numerous protections for employees at the Federal, State and local level. I help employees navigate these issues and answer questions regarding questionable terminations.

20%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

General Civil Litigation and Breach of Contract.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Venice Office (Main)

871 Venetia Bay Blvd Ste 220, Venice, FL, 34285

Orlando Office

37 North Orange Ave, Suite 500, Orlando, FL, 32801

Miami Office

14 NE First Ave, 10th Floor, Miami, FL, 33132

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Frank Michael Malatesta's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Very professional!

Frank Malatesta helped me settle a wrongful termination/discrimination case. He has a lot of knowledge and is great at communicating throughout the process. I highly recommend him for any Employment and labor, Wrongful termination, or Discrimination case you need help with.

Posted by Dominique | May 24, 2015 | Employment & Labor

very helpful

I called Mr. Malatesta to help with unpaid wages and that he did. He was very helpful on how I should go about the situation by telling me the right way and wrong way to handle it. He also gave me great references and the right verbage to approach this ordeal with confidence. I would definetly recom...mend Mr. Maletesta to anyone who is having employment issues

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William Gadd

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank is a diligent and hardworking lawyer that provides excellent representation for his clients and has a keen advocate's eye. Strongly endorse."

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Alberto Naranjo

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen his responses on AVVO and he is very knowledgeable when it comes to employee wage claims."

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William Gadd

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Malatesta Law Office

2012 - 2014

Vice president of Business Development, Coastal Care Nursing Associates, Inc.

Associations

2016 - Present

South West Florida Federal Court Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2013 - 2015

Private Care Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

FLSA (represented defendant)

Settled for $375.

Florida Whistleblower Act

$25,000 settlement.

Wage Theft Violation

150% of unpaid comissions

Non-compete disagreement.

Release from non-compete and back pay for my client.

FLSA Matter

captured 150% of back wages

FLSA Matter

captured 200% of back wages.

Wrongful Termination (Discrimination)

Captured 100% of lost wages and income.

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Education

2011

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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