About Gary R.
Gary R. Jodat has built a long-running legal career that spans state and federal courts. He entered the profession in the early 1990s and has maintained a steady presence in litigation circles since then. His work has kept him connected to two state systems and the federal appellate docket.
He earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1993. The law school is where he completed his formal legal training and prepared for courtroom practice. That foundation led directly into a practice that began soon after graduation.
Mr. Jodat is admitted to practice in Florida and Massachusetts. He is also admitted to appear before the Federal Circuit. Those admissions allow him to represent clients in a range of forums, from state trial courts to federal appellate proceedings.
In 1994 he joined Jodat Law Group, PA as Of Counsel. That role has been a central part of his professional identity. Over the years he has worked alongside other litigators in the firm while maintaining his individual caseload. His title signals both experience and a senior advisory role within the firm structure.
Outside the office, he has remained engaged with the trial bar. He has been a member of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board since 2011. He also holds membership in the Florida Justice Association, an affiliation he began in 2014. Those memberships connect him to local and statewide networks of trial lawyers and to continuing legal education opportunities.
Courtroom work and appellate filings have been consistent elements of his practice. He represents clients in state and federal proceedings, appearing in Florida and Massachusetts courts and before the Federal Circuit when matters require it. He handles case preparation, motion practice, and courtroom appearances in matters that proceed through trial and, when necessary, on appeal.
Colleagues describe him as an experienced trial lawyer who combines courtroom familiarity with the procedural knowledge needed for appellate work. He balances case management inside a small-firm environment with the procedural demands of multi-jurisdictional practice. His current practice concentrates on representing clients in civil litigation across Florida and Massachusetts.
