Joseph Odato

Biography Overview

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.