Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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...
Katie advises and represents employers, executives and management in the field of employment law. Her experience includes managing complex litigation covering various employment law topics, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), non-compete issues, leaves...
Jordan W. Cowman focuses his law practice on transnational projects and transactions, international agreements, public international law and policy, and corporate compliance. He has a broad range of international experience representing and advising governments and international agencies on policy issues, as well as multinationals in industries including: logistics, technology, transportation, energy, defense, manufacturing, retail, banking, food, aviation, chemical, hospitality, insurance, m...
Hunter T. McLean is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Hunter T. practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Hunter T. McLean since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Hunter T. McLean is held by other lawyers.
Russell D. Cawyer is a partner and chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice. Board-certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000, Russell defends and advises employers in complex workplace matters. His extensive litigation experience spans jury and bench trials in state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations and class actions involving thousands of collective members. He frequently represents management before major regulatory agenci...
Tara Porterfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Tara practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Tara Porterfield since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tara Porterfield is held by other lawyers.
John D. Surma is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John D. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Surma since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John D. Surma is held by other lawyers.
David B. Jordan focuses his practice on employment counseling and litigation, including all aspects of labor relations and employment law. His areas of expertise include: Workplace safety Wage and hour collective actions Wage and hour compliance, including tip credit and tip sharing issues Discrimination Wrongful discharge Retaliation He also handles disputes involving employment contracts, covenants not to compete, trade secrets and confidentiality agreements. In addition to representing emp...
Art Lambert is a partner in the firm's Dallas office. On behalf of employer clients, Art regularly counsels and litigates employment law matters including sexual harassment, discrimination charges, wrongful termination, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) disputes. He appears frequently before federal and state courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitrators. Art has extensive experience in all facets of litigation, including pre-trial motion practice, bench and jury trials, as well as spec...
Janet L. Rushing is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Janet L. practices law in League City, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Janet L. Rushing since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Janet L. Rushing is held by other lawyers.
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 ...
Leticia P. Aguilar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Leticia P. practices law in San Antonio, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Leticia P. Aguilar since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Leticia P. Aguilar is held by other lawyers.
I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 1998, I have exclusively handled employment law cases. I specialize in representing executive-level employees in negotiating Executive Agreements, Severance Agreements, and Employment Contracts. The business day ranges from advising clients through challenging circumstances to advocating for clients in federal or state court or in arbitration. As a counselor and attorney, I enjoy developing stro...
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