Perspectiva General

Patrick G. DeBlasio represents employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including claims arising under:

  • Title VII
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Other employment laws

He also has significant experience defending employers in single plaintiff and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act; conducting wage and hour audits; handling restrictive covenants; and representing employers in proceedings before the Department of Labor and similar agencies, in state and federal court, and in arbitration.

His clients span the following industries:

  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Waste management
  • Corrections
  • Banking

Additionally, Patrick provides general advice and counseling on employment matters and regularly speaks before industry groups and associations on employment-related topics.

Prior to joining Littler Mendelson, Patrick was a partner and litigation manager in another Miami law firm.

Afiliaciones Profesionales y Comunitarias

Member

North Carolina State Bar

Member

Labor and Employment Law Section

Florida Bar

Member

State Bar of California

Member, Board of Directors

Flagler College Alumni

Member

Hospitality Human Resources Association of Broward County (HHRABC)

Volunteer

Special Olympics

Member

Executive Development Committee

Miami-Dade County Special Olympics

Reconocimiento

Named, Lawyer of the Year

Litigation - Labor and Employment, Miami

The Best Lawyers in America©

2022

Named, The Best Lawyers in America®

2007-2025

Ranked, Labor & Employment

Chambers USA

2016-2024

Named, Top 10 Most Influential Labor & Employment Lawyers in Florida

Business Today

2023

Awarded, Client Choice Award

International Law Office and Lexology

2013

Omicron Delta Kappa, Honor Society

News, Analysis & Press

Speaking Engagements

2017 Florida Employer Conference

Miami, FL

October 17, 2017

Department of Labor’s Final Overtime Regulation Panel

Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association, Coconut Grove, FL

August 11, 2016

Avoiding the Red Flags: Independent Contractors, Joint Employers and Other Significant Developments in Employment Law

Miami, FL

April 13, 2016

The Latest DOL Guidance on Independent Contractor vs. Employee; and Defending Federal and State Claims Involving the Improper Labeling of Exempt/Non-Exempt Employees By Key Industry

ACI's 26th National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions, Miami, FL

January 28-29, 2016

Educación

  • J.D., University of Miami, 1988cum laude
  • B.A., Flagler College, 1984

Admisión de la barra

Florida
California
North Carolina

Cortes

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit