Michael D. "Mike" Malfitano

Michael D. "Mike" Malfitano

Tampa, FL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

69 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

  • Office Head of Constangy's Tampa, Lakeland and Port St. Lucie Offices
  • Recognized in publications, Best Lawyers in America (1995-2017)
  • Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers (2006-2016)
  • Recognized in Chambers USA Guide
  • Successfully represented companies in claims involving sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, race, disability, age, religious and sex discrimination
  • Successfully represented companies in wage hour claims
  • Assisted companies in due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
  • Acted as chief spokesman in numerous collective bargaining negotiations and arbitrations
  • Successfully handled numerous union election campaigns
  • Provide companies with preventive training in all aspects of labor and employment law
  • AV® Peer Review Rated By Martindale-Hubbell
    Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

    69 Best Lawyers awards

    Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP logo

    Overview

    • Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1974
    • Cornell University, BS, graduated 1970

    • Florida, 1974

    • Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office - Board of Trustees (President, 2004-2005)
    • Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Law Section - Past Chairman
    • Mid Florida SHRM - President, 2005
    • Tampa Museum of Art - Board of Trustees, 1998-2001; Vice President of Finance, 2000-2001
    • Florida, 1974
    • Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office - Board of Trustees (President, 2004-2005)
    • Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Law Section - Past Chairman
    • Mid Florida SHRM - President, 2005
    • Tampa Museum of Art - Board of Trustees, 1998-2001; Vice President of Finance, 2000-2001
    • Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1974
    • Cornell University, BS, graduated 1970

    Client Testimonials

    From a simple question to a complex issue, Mike has been exceptional. He is responsive and he communicates as effectively with managers as with HR staff.

    Mike Malfitano takes the time to understand your business issues and present creative solutions minimizing risk for the organization.

    Mike is an outstanding attorney. He is always available and his advice is spot on. We value his expertise and his ability to walk us through even the most difficult of situations. We look forward to a long working relationship with Mike and Constangy.

    Awards & Focus

    Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Labor Law - Management
    Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
    • Labor Law - Management, Tampa (2023)
    Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
    • Employment Law - Management
    • Labor Law - Management
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment
    Special Focus:
    • Civil Rights
    • Class Actions
    • Defense
    • Discrimination
    • Employee Benefits
    • Management
    • National Labor Relations Board
    • Title VII Litigation
    • Wrongful Discharge
    Awards:
    • AV® Peer Review Rated By Martindale-Hubbell
    • Recognized in Chambers USA Guide
    • Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers (2006-2016)

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