Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Kerry E. Notestine represents employers in all aspects of employment matters, including litigation under federal, state, and local anti-discrimination statutes, as well as the common law; administrative proceedings before various federal and state government agencies; and counseling employers regarding employment issues, particularly leaves and reductions-in-force. Kerry’s book, Employment Law Trials: A Practical Guide, published in 2005 by LexisNexis Publishing, is a leading work on th...
Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rachel Ziolkowski practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich 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 Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich is held by other lawyers.
Pamela B. Linberg is a principal in the Houston, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Pam represents and counsels employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. She is the business development liaison for the Houston office. Pam is a seasoned litigator. She defends employers in lawsuits, arbitrations, agency proceedings, and appeals in a broad range of claims, including race, gender, age, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and pregnancy discrimination, as well...
Alyssa Rodriguez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Alyssa practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Alyssa Rodriguez since 2027. 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 Alyssa Rodriguez is held by other lawyers.
Alyse Burks handles the defense of employment practices and professional liability matters, as well as catastrophic injury, premises liability and products liability matters. Alyse works closely with clients in investigating and defending claims under Title VII, the Texas Labor Code, the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and an assorted array of federal and state laws and regulations. Additionally, Alyse regularly provides counsel and consultation to businesses for improving and implementing eff...
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...
Daniel Atkinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Daniel practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Atkinson since 2026. 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 Daniel Atkinson is held by other lawyers.
Sara Babineaux is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sara practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sara Babineaux since 2025. 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 Sara Babineaux is held by other lawyers.
Anthony Lyons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Entertainment and Sports Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Anthony practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Lyons 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...
Elisha Phipps is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elisha practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Elisha Phipps since 2026. 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 Elisha Phipps is held by o...
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