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In response to what he recognized as a growing need to protect the rights of employees and people with disabilities in Florida, Mr. Yormak founded Yormak Employment & Disability Law. Mr. Yormak has always been committed to fighting for your rights and disability benefits. He only represents employees and people that have been wrongly terminated, been discriminated against or denied benefits; he never represents employers, the insurance company or government. The firm has a background in labor & employment, disability insurance law and worker’s compensation in both the United States and Canada.
Mr. Yormak is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the Supreme Court of Florida and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, National Employment Lawyers Association, the Florida Employment Lawyers Association, and the Lee County Bar Association. Mr. Yormak is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law and Bowdoin College, and is a resident of Southwest Florida. He is also actively involved in the community and youth sports.
Pro-Bono Information- Mr. Yormak is a strong supporter of pro bono and other volunteer efforts within the legal industry that seek justice for the disadvantaged. Mr. Yormak’s own recent pro bono efforts include work for Florida Rural Legal Services and Collier Legal Aid, in addition to working to free wrongly convicted persons with AIDWYC, a volunteer group founded by Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Mr. Yormak previously worked with the United States Department of Justice and the Maine Volunteer Lawyer Project, and while in law school received the Pro Bono Service Award.
Mr. Yormak may be reached at: (239) 985-9691 or byormak@yormaklaw.com
| Benjamin Harris Yormak: | Member at The Yormak Employment & Disability Law |
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9990 Coconut Road Bonita Springs, FL 34135 |
| Website: | http://www.yormaklaw.com |
| Phone: | (239) 985-9691 |
| Fax: | (239) 288-3524 |
| Offices: |
Yormak Employment & Disability Law
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Family Medical Leave Act, Wage & Hours, PERC Appeals, Wrongful Termination
Family Medical Leave Act, Wage & Hours, PERC Appeals, Wrongful Termination
Long-Term Disability and ERISA Claims, Unemployment Benefits
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International Law Society | Board Member | 2008 - 2009 |
| Maine Trial Lawyers Association | Co-president- Law School Chapter | 2008 - 2009 |
| Lee County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Lee County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Sustaining Member | N/A |
| Federal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Sustaining Member | 2010 - 1900 |
| Federal Bar Association | Member | 2010 - 1900 |
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Sustaining Member | N/A |
| Federal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Employment Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - 1900 |
| Florida Employment Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter) | Sustaining Member | N/A |
| Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter) | Sustaining Member | N/A |
| Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter) | Sustaining Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court | Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
| Top 40 under 40 | National Advocates | 2019 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Advocates | 2018 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
| Board Certified - Labor & Employment Law | Florida Bar | 2016 |
| Pro Bono Award | University of Maine School of Law | 2009 |
| Chairman- Moot Court Board | University of Maine School of Law | 2024 |
| Chairman- Moot Court Board | University of Maine School of Law | 2024 |
| Chairman- Moot Court Board | University of Maine School of Law | 2024 |
| Chairman- Moot Court Board | University of Maine School of Law | 2024 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | A.B. | 2006 |
| Bowdoin College | A.B. | 2006 |
| University of Maine School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| University of Maine School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Favorable Decision Granting Disability Benefits | Favorable Decision |
| Favorable Settlement v. Guardian Fueling | Favorable Settlement. |
| Favorable Settlement v. Local Auto Dealer | Favorable Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement v. National Tire Company | Favorable Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement v. Wells Fargo | Settled. |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Amusement Park | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Court Reporting Company | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Local Hardware Retailer | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Local Restaurant | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Local Restaurant | Favorable Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Long-term Care Facility | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Marine Company | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Municipality | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Municipality | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Municipality | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. National Fast Food Chain | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. National Grocery Chain | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. National Insurance Company | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. National Management Company | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. National Medical Imaging Company | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. National Physicians Group | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. National Technology Firm | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Regional Oil Company | Settlement |
| Favorable Settlement vs. Regional Trucking Company | Settlement |
| Favorable Verdict v. Local Motorcycle Dealership | Win |
| Favorable Verdict v. Pool Service Company | Win |
| Favorable Verdict vs. Local School | Win |
| Favorable Verdict vs. National Restaurant Chain | Win |
| Favorable Verdict vs. National Retailer | Win |
| Favorable Verdict vs. National Technology Firm | Win |
| Favorable Verdict vs. Regional Hospital | Win |
| Favorable Verdict vs. Skilled Nursing Facility | Win |
| Jane Doe v. Centurum, L3 and CIO | Favorable Settlement of Federal Lawsuit |
| Jane Doe v. Cintas | Favorable Settlement (Pre-suit) |
| Jane Doe v. Embarq | Favorable Settlement of Federal Lawsuit |
| Jane Doe v. Fort Myers Care & Rehab | Favorable Verdict in Federal Lawsuit |
| Jane Doe v. Mastec | Favorable Settlement of Federal Lawsuit |
| Jane Doe v. Medical Practice | Favorable Settlement (Pre-suit) |
| Jane Doe v. Nike | Favorable Settlement (Pre-suit) |
| Jane Doe v. The Standard Ins. Co | Employee Reinstated for Short-term Disability Benefits |
| John Doe v. Florida Dep't of Corrections | Trial: Verdict for Employee, Ordered Reinstated with Full Back Pay. |
| John Doe v. Lee County | Favorable Settlement of Federal Lawsuit |
| John Doe v. Medical Practice | Favorable Settlement (Pre-suit) |
| John Doe v. National Coffee Retailer | Favorable Settlement (Pre-suit) |
| John Doe v. National Company | Favorable Settlement of State Lawsuit |
| John Doe v. RDMC | Verdict for Plaintiff on Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment |
| John Doe v. U-Pull & Save | Favorable Settlement of Federal Lawsuit |
| John Doe v. Wal-Mart | Favorable settlement during Trial Term |
| John Doe v. Zurich Ins. Co. | Favorable Settlement (Pre-suit) |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Inactive | 2010 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 71272 | Member in Good Standing | 2009 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College Archives | Wrongful Convictions in North America: A Canadian Experience | 2006 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FCCMH Forum | Special Topics in Discrimination & Harassment | 2018 |
| NBI's Human Resources Law Conference | Discrimination & Harassment | 2017 |
| Advanced Labor Topics | The Bermuda Triangle: FMLA, ADA and Worker's Compensation | 2017 |
| SHRM Monthly Meeting | Avoiding the Mistakes That Make an Employee's Lawyer Smile | 2015 |
| Representing the LGBT Client | Emerging Employee Protections Based on Sexuality & Supreme Court Uncertainty | 2014 |
| Minorities & Crime | Back to the Future? The LGBT Community and How the Modern Application of American Employment Laws Mimic History | 2014 |
| Lee County High School Mock Trial Competition | Mock Trial/Oral Advocacy | 2014 |
| FGCU Mediation & Arbitration | Mediation & Settlement Strategies in Employment Law | 2013 |
| Constitution Week | The Constitution | 2013 |
| Constitution Week | The Constitution | 2012 |
| Lee County High School Mock Trial Competition | Mock Trial/Oral Advocacy | 2011 |
| Lee County High School Mock Trial Competition | Mock Trial/Oral Advocacy | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Case Evaluator | Association In Defense of the Wrongly Convicted | N/A |
| Case Evaluator | Association In Defense of the Wrongly Convicted | 2001 - 1900 |
| Case Evaluator | Association In Defense of the Wrongly Convicted | N/A |
| Manager | Yormak & Associates | 2002 - 2009 |
| Manager | Yormak & Associates | 2002 - 2009 |
| Student Director | Volunteer Lawyer's Project | 2004 - 2006 |
| Student Director | Volunteer Lawyer's Project | 2004 - 2006 |
| CLI | United States Attorneys Office | 2007 - 2009 |
| CLI | United States Attorneys Office | 2007 - 2009 |
| Attorney | Rojas & Butcher PL | 2009 - 2011 |
| Attorney | Rojas & Butcher PL | 2009 - 2011 |
| President & Managing Partner | Yormak Employment & Disability Law | N/A |
| President & Managing Partner | Yormak Employment & Disability Law | 2011 - 1900 |
| President & Managing Partner | Yormak Employment & Disability Law | N/A |
