Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Labor Law - Management
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Jana S. Baker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jana S., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jana S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gary D. Eisenstat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mediation. Gary D., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William L. Davis is a principal with the Dallas office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Following law school, he has been actively engaged in the representation of management in employment litigation, practicing before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. In addition to his litigation practice, Bill provides management training for clients and is a frequent speaker on employment law topics. He has written articles on developments in non-compete law in Texas.
Joe Gagnon is a partner in the Houston office. He is an experienced trial attorney who represents employers in litigation and arbitration filed in every region of Texas. Joe's broad experience includes the defense of a wide variety of discrimination and discharge claims brought under Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and whistleblower statutes. He routinely defends state law claims including workers' comp retaliation, breach of contract, fr...
Shafeeqa W. Giarratani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Shafeeqa W., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shafeeqa W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
For over 20 years, Andy Turner has been a trusted mediator and arbitrator, helping parties resolve complex disputes with efficiency, creativity, and professionalism. With 35 years of experience as a litigator and strategic advisor, he brings deep expertise in employment, commercial, probate, and personal injury matters to every case. Andy’s background includes decades of litigation experience across multiple states—Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Louisiana—representi...
A. Martin Wickliff, Jr. is a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Group in the Houston office; he joined the firm June 1, 2011. His experience has involved companies in such diverse industries as energy, retail, chemical, grocery, railroad, airline, clothing, wholesale, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, transportation, financial services, insurance, sales, health care, banking, entertainment, restaurant, construction, and hospitality. Marty is a veteran trial lawyer, and 100% of his time ...
Kim Rives Miers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Kim Rives, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kim Rives is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Intuitive. Strategic. Relentless. What sets Amy apart from other attorneys are the skills she garnered from her experiences in the athletic world. As a former Division I college athlete and coach, Amy brings a dignified and measured aggressiveness and competitive nature to her practice. Amy has expertise in dealing with contracts, insurance matters, business torts, breaches of fiduciary duty, products, liability, employment, labor, and defending personal injury matters. As a client explained ...
Barham Lewis, a shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, focuses his practice on employment-related litigation before state and federal courts and other civil litigation. Mr. Lewis has tried to jury verdict cases ranging from sexual assault/sexual harassment, retaliation/wrongful discharge claims to commercial disputes and wrongful death causes of action. He also represents companies in arbitrations including discharge/discipline cases and contract interpretation disputes. Mr. Lewis is board certifie...
John Barcus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anthony G. Stergio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Anthony G., 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 Anthony G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul E. Hash is a principal in the Dallas, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He joined the firm in 1997 and is certified by the Texas State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in Labor and Employment Law. Paul’s 34 years of experience encompasses a broad expanse of employment and labor practice. In addition to considerable single plaintiff litigation experience, he has class action, wage and hour collective action and single and multi-plaintiff litigation experience. Pau...
With more than 20 years of experience as an attorney, Todd Shadle maintains a practice focused on labor and employment law. Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, this experience includes counseling and preparation of policies, litigation, conducting investigations, as well as dealing with state and federal agencies. These issues include claims under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, state causes of action, non-compete agreements, and trade sec...
Jacqueline C. Johnson devotes her practice to employment litigation and counseling, with particular experience in trade secret and wrongful competition litigation and drafting and enforcement of multi-state compliant non-competition agreements. She has handled several high-profile "bet the company" non-competition matters, one of which recently garnered national attention. Co-chair of the firm’s Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Practice Group, Jackie regularly authors client updates...
Felicity has more than 28 years of experience representing employers in all facets of employment law, including litigation, arbitrations, injunctive relief, administrative proceedings, counseling and trainings throughout the United States and in a few foreign jurisdictions.She has been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998 as a specialist in the field of Labor and Employment Law, and chaired a multitude of lawsuits on behalf of employers in state and federal courts (...
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