Frank Malatesta | Venice Employment Lawyer

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About Frank

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.

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Experience

Attorney

Malatesta Law Office

Present

Venice, FL

Admission

Verified Florida

2012

Education

University of South Florida

Bachelors (Political Science and Government)

2009

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • 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
Honors / Awards
  • Top Reviewed | Avvo

Notable Work

Cases

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.

Malatesta Law Office Highlights

Employee Rights, Life & Health, Employment, Labor Law

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