Amanda L. Biondolino
Employee Rights Attorney - Representing Employees in Workplace Disputes
Amanda Biondolino is a shareholder in Sass Law Firm and has extensive experience in all aspects of employment law claims, as well as fair housing and public accommodation claims. Amanda’s passion for assisting those whose rights have been violated, along with her legal insight and tenacious demeanor, make her a powerful advocate for anyone experiencing unjust treatment or illegal prejudice.
Prior to joining the Sass Law Firm, Ms. Biondolino spent years defending employers accused of discrimination and other workplace law violations. She also enforced Missouri’s anti-discrimination law, the Missouri Human Rights Act, as a Human Rights Attorney for the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Amanda’s understanding of the law from all sides sets her apart from other attorneys. She understands the mindset and strategies companies use to successfully dispose of claims quickly and completely. Ms. Biondolino has translated this arsenal of experience into a powerful weapon to advance the rights of individuals wronged by their employers, housing providers or the businesses within their own community.
Amanda graduated with honors from Saint Louis University School of Law, in St. Louis, Missouri and currently admitted to practice law in Florida. Ms. Biondolino was appointed to the Continuing Legal Education Committee by the President-Elect of The Florida Bar for the 2021-2024 term. She is Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, and Programming Vice President of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. Ms. Biondolino is also a member of 3 sections of The Florida Bar – Labor & Employment Law, Trial Lawyers and Young Lawyers Division. Ms. Biondolino “wrote the book” on fair housing law for the Missouri Bar Deskbook – Real Estate Law, 5th Edition, published in 2019. She also made the Ones to Watch list by Best Lawyers®, and Lawdragon’s list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers.
- Saint Louis University School of Law
- J.D. (2012) | Law
- Honors: cum laude
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- Washington University in St. Louis
- B.S. (2000)
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- Sass Law Firm
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- Practicing labor and employment law, advocating for employee rights, and representing individuals in workplace disputes involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, whistleblower protection, wage and hour issues, employment contracts and severance agreements, including non-compete provisions and arbitration agreements
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- Smith Amundsen, LLC
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- Provided advice and counsel to business owners regarding business practices and workplace law, handled all aspects of civil litigation in state and federal courts
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- Missouri Commission on Human Relations
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- Litigated employment, housing and public accommodation discrimination claims and related Agency matters
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- Brown and James, P.C.
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- Handled all aspects of civil defense litigation in state and federal courts
- The First Amendment and Employee Social Media Use
- Lawyer magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Recent Developments in Florida Public Whistleblower Law
- Lawyer magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Missouri Bar Deskbook: Real Estate Practice, Fair Housing section
- The Missouri Bar
- Fair Housing Practice
- Public Interest Law Section, The Florida Bar
- Service Animals in the Workplace
- Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar
- Workplace Rights: What Nurses Need to Know, Florida Nurses Association Membership Assembly, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
- Florida Nurses Association
- Empower, Advocate and Represent Employee Rights in the Workplace, On the Record with Sarina Fazan, Interview
- Sarina Fazan Network
- Moderator, Recent Developments in Employment Law – Fees Issues and Settlements, Labor and Employment CLE Luncheon, Tampa, Florida
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Fair Housing Law, Continuing Legal Education, Webinar
- Public Interest Law Section, The Florida Bar
- Service Animals in the Workplace, Advanced Labor Topics 2019, Jupiter, Florida
- Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar
- Ones to Watch, Employment Law, since 2021
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Top Attorney Superb 10.0 Rating, since 2021
- Avvo
- 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers, since 2021
- Lawdragon
- Professional Involvement, since 2020
- Lawyer Legion
- Lead Counsel Verified in Employment Law, since 2021
- Thomson Reuters
- Continuing Legal Education Committee, The Florida Bar
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- Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association
- Programming Vice President
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- Labor and Employment Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association
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- Federal Bar Association
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- Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association
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- Labor and Employment Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association
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- Tampa Bay Chapter, Federal Bar Association
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- Trial Lawyers Section, The Florida Bar
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- Young Lawyers Division, The Florida Bar
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- Labor and Employment Law Section, The Florida Bar # 1008493
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- Tampa Bay Chapter, Federal Bar Association
- Co-Chair of Judicial Recognition Committee
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- Membership Committee, Florida Chapter, National Employment Lawyers Association
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- St. Charles County Housing Team, St. Charles County, Missouri
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- Annual Real Estate Institute, The Missouri Bar
- Planning Chair
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- Planning Committee, St. Charles County Housing Conference
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- Real Estate Practice & Procedure Committee, Real Estate Committee, Litigation Division, The Missouri Bar
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- Florida
- The Florida Bar
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Credit Cards Accepted
VISA and MASTERCARD only, along with checks and cash
- Employment Law
- Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- English: Spoken, Written
At-will employment in Florida, what is it?
At-will Employment in Florida, WHAT IS IT? (as of April 29, 2021) - Do you if you are an at-will employee? Find out more as Amanda Biondolino of Sass Law Firm discusses Florida at-will employment and how it can affect you.
Recently terminated? Here’s some good news - your COBRA might be paid for.
RECENTLY TERMINATED? Here’s some good news - Your COBRA might be paid for (as of March 26, 2021) - Amanda Biondolino of and employment lawyer with Sass Law Firm lays out COBRA rights for employees fired during this specific COVID window.