Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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Contact UsKelley Edwards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Kelley, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ethel J. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Ethel J., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ethel J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jared Medrano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jared, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jared is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nathaniel J. Higgins is an associate in the Houston, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including litigation and preventive advice and counseling. Nathaniel has 10 years of diverse experience involving labor and employment matters based on previously working as in-house counsel for a federal agency and his experience as a litigation associate representing employers in various industries nationwide. Nathaniel has success...
Nicole S. LeFave is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nicole S., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
As a member of the Littler CaseSmart – Charges™ team and based in Texas, Laura B. Williams is responsible for handling charges from investigation to conclusion. She works on client-dedicated service teams, focusing on handling administrative agency charges. She investigates charge allegations, reviews pertinent documents, interviews key witnesses, and provides clients an assessment of the risks associated with the charge. In partnership with the client, she defends the charge by d...
Matthew Swanger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Matthew, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lanie N. Bennett is an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Bennett served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Amos Mazzant, III of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Ms. Bennett graduated with honors, magna cum laude , from Texas Tech University, obtaining a B.A. degree in History and went on to earn her J.D. degree, cum laude , from Baylor University School of Law, where she also served as a...
Amber K. Dodds is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amber K., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amber K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Collin Quigley represents both employees and employers of all ranks and sizes in a broad range of labor and employment matters, including those involving claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, non-compete/non-solicitation violations, trade secret theft, and wage and hour violations. In addition to being a trusted adviser to his clients, Collin is a fervent litigator who is invested in winning. When his clients win, Collin wins. And that is evident with every matter he takes on. In findi...
Andrew Walston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Andrew, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeremy W. Hays is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Jeremy W., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremy W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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