Family Law

• Divorce
  Jodat Law Group, PA has primary practice areas where our attorneys handle All Auto &  Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury Cases, Family Law & Divorce and Bankruptcy & Creditor Harassment. For Employment Law, Jodat Law Group no longer handles these matters in-house and will refer you to other law firms that may represent you.s
• Child Support
  A divorce can be a devastating experience for anyone. It can be made even worse if a party to the action feels as if the end result is unfair. Judges are not allowed to give legal advice and if the other side has an attorney that attorney is representing only their interests, not yours. You need to have your own advocate looking out for your interests. There are many reasons to hire a family law attorney and many benefits to doing so early in the proceeding.  When going through a divorce, paternity action, establishing or modifying child support, or any other family law issue, an attorney can best help to navigate the legal motions, pleadings, and hearings to get the ultimate desired outcome.  In addition, with an attorney who is familiar with the fine points of family law it is much easier to streamline the court process and reach the end result much more quickly.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Introduction to Family Law Family law in Sarasota encompasses a wide range of legal issues related to relationships, domestic matters, and family dynamics. Whether you are dealing with divorce, child custody, or adoption, it is crucial to understand the legal frameworks and rights involved. In this guide, we provide an in-depth look into the key… Read More
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Spousal Support
  When couples can agree on the major areas—division of property; parental responsibility, timesharing and support of children; whether there will be spousal support and if so, in what form; and the apportionment of debt—a divorce can be finalized quickly. When couples cannot agree, there are options available other than a court battle to attempt to resolve the differences. Mediation can be a very effective way to save each party time, money, and the emotional toll as a result of lengthy litigation. Sometimes litigation, where each party presents evidence and a judge decides the outcome, is the only viable option.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  For Criminal Defense Law, Jodat Law Group no longer handles these matters in-house and will refer you to other law firms that may represent you.Â
• DUI/DWI
  For DUI Law, Jodat Law Group no longer handles these matters in-house and will refer you to other law firms that may represent you. Many of the legal consequences of a DUI conviction are well known: Incarceration, fines, suspension and the revocation of driving privileges. At Jodat Law Group, we understand that being arrested for driving under the influence is not only a devastating experience, but also very confusing. As a result, we are dedicated to providing you with the hands-on attention you deserve.
• Wrongful Death
• Traffic Violations
  Vehicle occupants accounted for 68 percent and motorcylists accounted for 15 percent of traffic fatalities in 2012. The remaining 17 percent were pedestrians, pedalcyclists, and other non-occupants. In 2012 there were 14,792 fatalities in alcohol-related crashes. NHTSA estimates that alcohol was involved in 47 percent of fatal crashes in 2012. Alcohol and speeding are clearly a deadly combination.
• Misdemeanors

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  For Worker's Compensation, Jodat Law Group no longer handles these matters in-house and will refer you to other law firms that may represent you. The worker’s compensation system in the State of Florida provides for compensation and medical benefits to injured workers under certain circumstances. Basically, an injured worker must be acting in the course and scope of his or her employment at the time of the injury, regardless of who was at fault. Most employers are required by law to maintain workers’ compensation insurance. Unfortunately, over the years the state legislature has limited and restricted the benefits for injured workers. It is now more important then ever for individuals that are injured on the job to seek out competent aggressive attorneys to protect their legal rights and to make certain that every benefit under law is provided. Learn More
• Wrongful Termination
  Discriminatory or unfair labor practices against employees can occur in numerous ways including unpaid wages or overtime, denial of leave, failure to hire, denial of equal pay for equal work, on the job harassment, wrongful termination, inappropriate jokes or contact and employer retaliation.Â
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Under Florida law, a person who lawfully enters upon a premises is owed certain duties. The duty of care owed to such person is threefold. The possessor of the premises must use ordinary care in keeping the premises in a reasonably safe condition and correct any dangerous conditions of which the owner knows or should reasonably have known about, as well as giving timely notice of latent or concealed perils that are known or should have been known to the owner or possessor.
• Property Damage
  In the State of Florida, you have the ability to file a Diminished Value claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. This means that you have the right to sue for the amount of value lost in your car as a result of property damage committed by the other driver. The aggressive and trusted attorneys at Jodat Law Group will fight to recover compensation for the value lost in your vehicle.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If so, this can be a challenging time for your family. Not only is an accident shocking and physically painful, but it is emotionally stressful as well. You may be having financial troubles paying medical bills and missing work. The last thing you want to deal with is filing a legal claim for personal injury. You may not be sure of your rights or if you are entitled to compensation and your insurance company probably isn’t too helpful. When everyone is pulling you in a different direction, your kids, your doctor, your boss, the insurance company, call Jodat Law Group! We are compassionate, patient attorneys who want to help you in this time of need. Our car accident attorneys see you as an individual, not a case.
• Medical Malpractice
  Serving the cities of Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte, Englewood, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa.  Our experienced and knowledgeable attorneys work vigorously to obtain the results that you deserve. Not only do we want you to win your case, but we also want you to get your life back together.  For personal injury cases such as car accidents, slip and falls, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, products liability, defective medicine, workplace injuries, and much more, visit one of our Florida law office locations! We help people get back on their feet! Who’s that? JODAT.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  For Social Security Disability, Jodat Law Group no longer handles these matters in-house and will refer you to other law firms that may represent you. If you have been unable to work for 12 consecutive months due to a medical disability, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits and medical benefits. Social Security Disability benefits are paid to qualified disabled individuals who have contributed sufficiently over the years to the Social Security system and be considered fully insured and have insured status.
• Dog Bites
• Slip and Fall Injury
  Accidents happen all the time. The last thing you want to deal with after an injury is the insurance companies. Jodat Law Group makes it easy for you! From slip and fall injuries to car accidents, our compassionate personal injury attorneys will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. We can investigate your case and inform you about your rights. Call today for a free evaluation. Learn More

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  You’ve probably asked yourself, is filing for Bankruptcy right for me? Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation proceeding. The Debtor turns over all non-exempt property to the bankruptcy trustee, who then converts it to cash for distribution to the creditors. Sarasota Bankruptcy Attorneys at Jodat Law Group can help.
• Foreclosure
  A chapter 13 bankruptcy gives you the chance to reduce the amount you pay on debts, allowing you to keep your property you otherwise might not be able to afford to keep, and it protects you from your creditors. Debtors facing home foreclosure or interest accruing on back tax debt would benefit from filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
• Debt Collection
  Creditor harassment in Sarasota is the use of abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices by a debt collector. Abusive debt collection practices contribute to the number of personal bankruptcies filed each year.