Frank Malatesta | Venice Employment Lawyer

Frank primarily focuses on assisting employees in employment discrimination, wage and hour and wrongful termination. He graduated from the University of South Florida Honors College with a bachelors in Political Science. Frank spent a Florida Legislative session interning with the Hillsborough County public affairs team advocating on behalf of Hillsborough County residents. He attended Albany Law School in New York State where he interned in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic assisting indigent taxpayers to protect their wages and income tax returns from government garnishment.

After graduating from law school, Frank went to work in house for a healthcare provider working with employees and independent contractors in for a diverse equal opportunity faith-based organization. Today, Frank represents employees looking to protect themselves from discrimination, wage withholdings, medical leave violations, and wrongful termination. In addition to assisting employees, frank has extensive experience assisting employers in the healthcare arena to navigate human resources, HIPAA and contracting matters.

Frank lives in Venice, FL with his wife Sarah. He is a member of the Sarasota County Board of Zoning Appeals. Frank and his wife attend the Coast Life Church and he is a member of a local C12 workgroup for Christian business owners. Frank is a member of the employment law and health law section of the Florida Bar.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Malatesta Law Office	Venice, FL	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Albany Law School, Union University	J.D.	Law School	2011
University of South Florida	Bachelors	Political Science and Government	2009

State / Court	Date
Florida	2012

• South West Florida Federal Court Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present
  Sarasota County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present
  Florida Bar | Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | 2014 - Present
  Private Care Association | Member | 2013 - 2015

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• FLSA (represented defendant)
  Settled for $375.

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

• FLSA Matter
  Captured 150% of back wages.

• Wage Theft Violation
  150% of unpaid commissions.

• Florida Whistleblower Act
  $25,000 settlement.

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