Employment Law Attorney

Gary A. Costales, P.A.

1200 Brickell Ave, Ste 1230 Miami, Florida 33131 USA

 (305) 375-9510
 (305) 375-9511

www.costaleslaw.com
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Gary A. Costales, P.A. is an experienced employment law firm in Florida. We represent employees and employers in all areas of employment law in cases filed throughout the State of Florida and, occasionally, other states. At our firm, we strive to offer the highest quality of legal excellence possible. We are dedicated and responsive. We return all calls promptly, and we aggressively fight for our client's rights.

Our firm is not limited to representing one side or the other. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants makes us better prepared to anticipate the legal strategy of opposing counsel in employment litigation, and we feel it offers our clients a decided advantage.

Our legal team includes staff personnel and attorney Gary A. Costales. At our firm, your case will be handled from beginning to end by Mr. Costales. Your case will not be shifted from attorney to attorney. In addition, you can have ease of mind knowing that your case is being handled by an attorney who has more than 18 years experience in employment law matters. There are many firms that hold themselves out as employment law experts which, in fact, only dabble in employment law. At the Law Offices of Gary A. Costales, we focus our practice on employment law matters.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

Our employment law practice includes:

- Employment Discrimination

We represent employers and employees in case of alleged employment discrimination, including: Age discrimination; Race discrimination; Disability discrimination and claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act; Sex discrimination, including sexual harassment claims and pregnancy discrimination; and, Retaliatory discharge and wrongful termination claims.

- Wage and Hour Litigation

Including claims of failing to pay overtime, failure to provide rest breaks, employee misclassification as exempt, and other violations of wage and overtime laws under Florida law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

- Non-Compete Agreements

A carefully drafted and executed non-compete agreement will generally limit a former employee from using business trade secrets. Often litigation arises when an employee feels a non-compete agreement is too restrictive, or has competed with his former employer. Our firm represents both employees and employers in non-compete matters, including non-compete litigation and negotiation of settlements.

- Employment Contracts

Our office represents employees and employers in breach of contract litigation, which may involve non-compete agreements, wrongful discharge, breach of pay or incentive provisions in a contract, and any other alleged contractual breach arising out of the employment relationship. We also advise and represent employers and employees in employment contracts related to severance pay, benefits packages, medical benefits, confidentiality agreements, and other matters.

- Family and Medical Leave Act

The FMLA protects employees who need medical help, or who have family members with medical needs. It allows employees to take an extended leave from their place of employment under limited circumstances. However, employees have obligations under the law, including a duty to make various notifications and disclosures to their employers. Failure to make the required notifications can void some of the protections of the FMLA, so it is vital for employees to fully understand their rights and obligations. Employers also must be fully informed of the rights and responsibilities of the FMLA. We advise employees and employers on the FMLA. We also represent employees and employers in FMLA litigation.

- Qui Tam and Whistleblower (False Claims Act)

Qui Tam cases are cases in which a person discovers that a business is defrauding the government. If you have knowledge of a business defrauding the government, contact our office for an explanation of your rights. Whistleblower actions occur when an employee allegedly discovers that their employer is violating federal or state law and reports this illegal action to a third party. Whistleblower statutes protect employees who report their employer's illegal conduct, and an employee may have a claim for damages if they have been terminated or otherwise retaliated against for reporting illegal conduct of an employer. Our office represents both employees and employers in whistleblower cases.

Attorneys

Mr. Gary Andrew Costales Attorney Employment, Family Law, Labor, Mediation

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