Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Meron Squires is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Meron, 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 Meron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashton P. Hoffman is an associate in the Houston, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice primarily focuses on supporting national employers in largescale wage and hour matters and national class and collective actions. Ashton enjoys the complexity and procedural nuances attendant to class and collective matters. In law school, Ashton was a submissions editor on the Houston Business and Tax Law Journal . He had a direct role in the selection and addition of published works in journal...
Kathleen J. Sanz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kathleen J., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathleen J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Juliana C. Gaige is an associate in the Houston, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. With a foundation in workers’ compensation gained during her tenure with the Texas Attorney General, Juliana has evolved into a seasoned litigator, consistently delivering practical solutions and steadfast commitment to her clients’ interests. Juliana guides employers through the nuances of discrimination, retaliation, and wage claims litigation. She adeptly handles workplace injury claims against...
Colin Minx is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Colin, 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 Colin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elbert Ortiz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elbert, who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elbert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adam F. Sloustcher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Adam F., 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 Adam F. 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...
Donovan Mendoza, a Director in Galloway’s Houston office, is client-focused and skilled in tailoring legal strategies to meet his clients’ goals. His practice includes automobile, commercial trucking, transportation, insurance defense and coverage, as well as complex commercial litigation, premises liability, product liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, and employment law. Donovan is also highly experienced in state and federal transportation laws and regulations, in...
Jheris R. Jordan is an associate in the Austin, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters before federal courts, state courts, and administrative agencies. In addition, Jheris provides preventative advice and counseling to her clients about employment-related issues. After graduating from law school, Jheris developed her litigation practice across Texas courts and before administrative agencies, including the Texas Department o...
Blaine E. Adams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Blaine E., 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 Blaine E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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.
Rachel Roney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rachel, 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 Rachel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrea Y. James is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Andrea Y., 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 Andrea Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel Atkinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Daniel, 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 Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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