Atty. Joseph Odato
Joseph Odato is a native of New York City where he earned his degree from St. John’s University School of Law.
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Joseph Odato is an Attorney based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Florida (2010). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (—). Active member of Memberships •Florida Bar. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph Odato is a native of New York City where he earned his degree from St. John’s University School of Law
- He received his B.B.A. from the City University of New York, Baruch College in Finance and Investments
- He also spent a summer working for American International Group (“AIG”) in its legal compliance department
- Mr. Odato primarily represents employees who have issues with their employment, e.g., issues with wages and compensation, employee benefits, and unlawful retaliatory and discriminatory practices under various state and federal laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and other employment related laws
- Prior to law school Mr. Odato served three years in the United States Army
- After being honorably discharged from the military Mr. Odato worked in the financial services sector in New York City working on regulatory compliance with various federal laws including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Act
- Today Mr. Odato devotes himself exclusively toward representing injured workers for workers' compensation claims
- Joseph is a member of The Florida Bar, the United States District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the National Employment Lawyers Association
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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