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Jennifer O'Steen
Aransas County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Employment, Administrative, Business and Elder
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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Gay Ellen Gilson
Nueces County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Practicing in the area of employment and Constitutional law. Examples of claims handled by the firm include:
* Sexual Harassment
* Equal Pay Act
* Pregnancy Discrimination
* Other forms of sex, race, age and disability discrimination
* Constitutional claims
* "Whistleblower" claims
* Retaliation against an employee for refusal to commit a crime
* False Claims Act
Ms. Gilson received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Political Science from Baylor University, Waco, Texas in 1988 and she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas in 1992. Ms. Gilson’s professional affiliations include:
* Member State Bar of Texas, licensed November1992
* Admitted...
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Amie Augenstein
Nueces County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal Defense and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
I am Amie Augenstein, I thank you for considering my firm for legal representation. After living in Dallas for over 15 years, my family and I recently relocated to Corpus Christi. Prior to opening my firm here, I worked as an associate for a Dallas Employment Law Firm I represent both Employers and Employees, which gives me insight into both sides and keeps me sharp from every angle of any legal issue that comes up.
I am experienced in several areas of law, such as Criminal Law, Employment Law, Mental Health Law, Juvenile Law, Contract Law, Family Law, and Guardianship...
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Tonya Beane Webber
Nueces County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
William H. Bowen School of Law
Concentrating on Employment-Related Disputes in Mediation and Arbitration
Board Certified, Labor & Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Trained Mediator, Texas Tech University
Former Adjunct Professor, Human Resources Law, Texas A & M University – Corpus Christi, College of Business
Office and litigation practice involving employer-employee responsibilities, policies, agreements, including arbitration agreements and non-competes, and day-to-day legal advice for employers regarding federal and state employment law mandates involving matters such as discrimination, wage and hour and safety regulations, as well as employment law training for supervisors and employees, representation of employers before administrative agencies, state and federal, in arbitration and court,...
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Jeffrey Rollins Davis
Nueces County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Workers' Comp
Established in 2006 Davis Law Firm has become a trusted source of legal counsel and advocacy throughout south Texas communities and beyond in recent years. From law office locations including San Antonio, El Paso, Waco, Killeen, Temple, Brownsville, McAllen and Harlingen, we deliver the results-oriented legal services that our clients expect and require. Our multiple office locations offer convenience and efficiency to our clients, with a personalized approach to legal matters.
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Alison Logan
Nueces County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(800) 475-0971
802 N. Carancahua St Suite 1400
Frost Bank Plaza
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Employment
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Tony Pletcher
Nueces County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(361) 400-2828
500 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Suite 1001
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Insurance Claims
Licenses: State Bar of Texas (#16069800) 1975 to present, State Bar of Tennessee (#25860); United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Claims, US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, US District Courts of Texas, (Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western) (Federal Bar #2842).
• State Bar of Texas (District 11-A Grievance Committee, 1989-1995, Chairman, 1991–1995); (Texas State Court Rules Committee, 1995-1999, Vice Chairman 1996–1997); (Texas Lawyers Assistance Program, 1984-2013);
• SBOT CLE Speaker Presenter on Ethics, Grievance Rules and Procedure and Professional Life Challenges;
• Texas Bar Foundation-Sustaining Life Fellow;
• Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas;
• American Board of Trial Advocates (Charter Member-Advocate, Corpus Christi...
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Timothy Daniel Japhet
Nueces County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Employment, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
South Texas College of Law
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Bradford Kvinta
Victoria County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Employment, Collections, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Texas Tech University School of Law
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Trenton Colby Nichols
Lavaca County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Employment, Business and Real Estate
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Ms. Diane R. Kliem
Victoria County, TX Employment Law Lawyer
Employment, Business, Collections and Divorce
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Ajay Choudhary
Fort Bend County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Employment and Immigration
SMU Dedman School of Law
I am available 24/7 for a free phone consultation. I have been named one of the top lawyers in Houston by Houstonia magazine. I have been a lawyer in Texas for more than 20 years. My office is open 7 days a week. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Alejandro Acosta
El Paso County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Attorney Alejandro Acosta III is a partner at the firm of Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C., in El Paso, Texas. An El Paso native, Mr. Acosta dedicates his practice to personal injury law, serving clients New Mexico and Texas.
Mr. Acosta earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, and attained his law degree from the Arizona State Law School/ Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Additionally, he holds an Indian Law Certificate and has worked with various tribal nations in the state of Arizona.
Licensed to practice law since 2008, Mr. Acosta is admitted in Texas and...
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Raymond Lee Panneton
Harris County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and IP
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Every day, people come to our law firm on their personal or professional darkest day. Generally speaking, this sense of dread is simply due to being overwhelmed by the situation before them. As a lawyer, being able to shoulder our client's burdens and guide them through the litigation process is extremely rewarding.
A native of Fort Hood, Texas, I have built a national litigation practice based on my deep Texas roots. Practicing since 2013, I represent clients across Texas and nationwide facing complex business and intellectual property litigation, including non-compete violations, breach of contract matters, and fraud and misrepresentation.
Whether it's...
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Susan E. Hutchison
Tarrant County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law
Susan Hutchison is a Board Certified Personal Injury specialist in the state of Texas. She has extensive experience on both sides of employment law disputes in the courtroom, having previously been an employment defense attorney for corporations.
In 1994, she started her own practice to fight for the rights of employees who have been wrongfully terminated, have lost wages, or have been targets of harassment in the workplace.
To schedule your free consultation with the Fort Worth Employment Law & Personal Injury Attorney, visit online or call 817-336-5533.
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Stephen Lewis Townsend
Jefferson County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Personal Injury and Probate
South Texas College of Law
Stephen Townsend represents clients in a wide range of practice areas, including personal injury, employment law, wills, probates and estates, complex contract litigation, business litigation, and real estate.
Stephen Townsend has obtained justice for numerous personal injury victims and their families and fights alongside employees in their employment law battles against major corporations.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Stephen Townsend is proud to represent the people and organizations in the Jefferson County area. A graduate of Nederland High School, Stephen now resides in Port Neches, Texas with his wife, Melissa, and their two children.
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Jairo Nikov Castellanos
Travis County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Austin, TX 78701
Employment
The University of Texas School of Law
Mr. Castellanos is a strong advocate for employee rights who understands that problems in the workplace can create some of the most troubling times in a person’s life. Mr. Castellanos works tirelessly to ensure that justice is carried out for each of his clients. He represents clients in both state and federal courts, as well as various administrative law hearings and unemployment disputes.
Mr. Castellanos’ practice focuses on representing employees against employers in discrimination cases. He also focuses on unpaid wages claims, unpaid overtime claims, whistleblower claims, and contractual disputes.
Mr. Castellanos is a graduate of the University of Texas School of...
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David M. Curtis
Dallas County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and Civil Rights
SMU Dedman School of Law and University of Oklahoma College of Law
For over 35 years, David has successfully guided individuals, small and large businesses through regulatory landscapes and continues to ensure his business clients are advantaged by prompt and innovative counsel. His litigation skills have been tempered coast-to-coast achieving remarkably brilliant outcomes. He is a graduate of the University Of Oklahoma College Of Law and holds a Masters of Law Degree(Labor)from Southern Methodist University. He was elected to membership in the American Law Institute and elected a Fellow in the College of Labor & Employment Law, David is the father of six children and an active civic leader.
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John Paul Valdez
El Paso County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Board Certified Attorney representing employees in work injury and wrongful termination cases.
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Robert J. Wiley
Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Employment
Tulane University School of Law
Robert J. Wiley is dedicated to advocating for employees in Employment Law disputes across the State of Texas. Rob represents clients before administrative agencies in addition to state and federal courts. Recognized for his experience, knowledge and skill, Rob is a Board Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law.
Rob received his B.S. from Vanderbilt University, and earned his J.D. from Tulane University School of Law. He has been honored as a Texas Super Lawyer and Rising Star since 2012.
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Ahson B. Wali
Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Employment and Personal Injury
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
I am a Houston native who practices Personal Injury, Employment Law, and Family Law. I have many years of experience handling a variety of challenging legal issues.
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Christopher D. Jones
Gregg County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Baylor University
Over 27 years of experience representing the injured and families in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases. Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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Debra Hauser
Denton County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Workers' Comp
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
DEBRA HAUSER HAS A PASSION FOR REPRESENTING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
Ms. Hauser holds a master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University School of Law where she was a Co-founder and Officer of the International Law Society. Debra also served as a Volunteer for the Texas Wesleyan Law Camp giving young boys and girls the opportunity to learn about the field of law. She interned with a Personal Injury Firm in Dallas prior to joining a Federal Employment and Labor Firm where she worked for over 10 years representing Federal government employees.
Ms. Hauser focuses her practice on...
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Steve Kardell Jr.
Dallas County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Securities
University of Houston Law Center
For more than 40 years, Mr. Kardell has dedicated his practice to complex employment law issues with a focus on whistleblower law and corporate internal investigations.
He has represented executives and employees in the first cases brought in the state and federal courts in Texas dealing with non-retaliation rights under a corporate code of ethics. He has also represented a number of Wall Street whistleblowers who have disclosed improprieties that led to the financial markets implosion, including Richard Bowen, the Citibank whistleblower whose testimony before Congress is generally credited as the stimulus for the current Department of Justice prosecutions of...
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Stacy L. Cole
Dallas County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Business
SMU Dedman School of Law
Mr. Cole is Board Certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and focuses his practice on representing employees in disputes against employers. In doing so, Mr. Cole has represented hundreds of clients in numerous employment claims, including but not limited to claims for unpaid overtime wages, minimum wage violations, discrimination, retaliation, FMLA violations, breach of employment contract, non-compete agreements, wrongful termination, hostile work environment, and employee grievance hearings. Although most of the firm's employment claims are handled through administrative agencies, Mr. Cole and the firm also has experience representing clients in litigation.
Mr. Cole has...
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Terrence B. Robinson
Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Employment and Immigration
South Texas College of Law
TB Robinson is an experienced litigator with more than 31 years in the legal practice, concentrating his practice on the litigation of complex employment matters. He has been board certified for nearly 20 years by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as a labor and employment law specialist. He has extensive experience advising and representing individuals and employers in a wide range of industries.
He represents individuals and employers in discrimination cases; wrongful termination suits; wage and hour, individual, and collective actions; and tort/contract disputes arising out of the employment relationship. He specifically handles cases arising under Title VII, the ADA,...
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LeDouglas Genator Johnson
Dallas County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Employment, Business, IP and International
LeDouglas is an accomplished attorney who possesses a deep understanding of the business landscape, along with the foresight to proactively identify and address potential challenges. He demonstrates a unique blend of analytical thinking, composure, and strategic acumen. What truly distinguishes LeDouglas from his peers is his exceptional ability to swiftly align business objectives within the context of proactive risk management, complex commercial litigation, and innovative dispute resolution strategies.
Whether standing at the boardroom table or in the courtroom, LeDouglas exudes a composed demeanor that conceals a remarkable tenacity. This tenacity has propelled him through a diverse array of challenges throughout his...
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John Michael Frick
Dallas County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Employment, Appeals, Business and Construction
SMU Dedman School of Law
John has been representing businesses and business people in the North Texas area for more than thirty years. He has tried numerous cases at various levels of the judicial system, including federal district court and state district court. He has presented appeals to the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and ten of the fourteen intermediate courts of appeal in Texas. He has arbitrated cases before the American Arbitration Association and JAMS, Inc. In addition to his trial practice, John is a trained mediator and summary jury trial...
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Andrew Rhoden
Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Entertainment & Sports and Estate Planning
American University Washington College of Law and Georgetown University Law Center
Andrew serves as a consultant for a wide variety of business sectors, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies implementing procedures to safeguard them against litigation. He is a certified Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) Level II Civil Rights Investigator and a certified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trainer. Andrew has developed training programs related to workplace harassment prevention; EEOC; COVID-19 safety; and diversity & inclusion. He served on a corporate transaction team that made national news in 2021 for finalizing the acquisition of a $2.3 billion all-cash transaction in Texas.
Due to the passing of family members in Andrew's life, he...
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Steven Eugene Clark
Dallas County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Employment, Business, Construction and IP
University of Houston - Main Campus
I have over 40 years of experience in cases involving business law, intellectual property, employment and labor law, healthcare law, civil litigation, personal injury defense and probate matters. I am licensed in Texas and Louisiana, admitted to all federal courts in Texas, the ED La., Federal Circuit, 5th Circuit and 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and US Supreme Court. I am a Texas SuperLawyer, AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell, and Lead Counsel rated in Business law. I am a Bet the Company Litigator.
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Diego J. Peña
Tarrant County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Employment, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Texas - Austin
Diego J. Peña currently serves as a full-time arbitrator and mediator. He began his practice in San Antonio, Texas as a commercial and business litigator. As an attorney for more than 36 years, Mr. Peña has represented individuals, small to medium businesses and Fortune 500 corporations in state and federal courts. He has litigated cases involving consumer disputes, contracts, personal injury, wrongful death, insurance claims and disputes, federal and state constitutional law claims, civil rights, labor & employment claims, religious discrimination, sexual harassment and hostile work environment, real estate disputes, oil and gas disputes, environmental issues and...
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Walker G. Harman Jr.
Dallas County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Civil Rights
Fordham University School of Law
Walker G. Harman, Jr., graduated from the Fordham University School of Law with a J.D. in 1999. At Fordham Law School, he was a member of the Moot Court Board and the Criminal Defense Clinic and an editor of the Environmental Law Journal. He also served as President of the Fordham Student Sponsored Fellowship, where he was charged with the distribution of hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to students to enable them to work with not-for-profit organizations, and co-chaired the LGBT Students Organization, where he worked directly with Fordham's Dean and other administrators to address diversity and...
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John R. Walker
Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Insurance Defense, Maritime and Workers' Comp
South Texas College of Law
JOHN R. WALKER is a Partner in SBSB's Houston office. For the past almost twenty-five years, it has been my privilege to represent insurance and employer interests focusing on the defense of claims brought under the Longshore and Harbor Act, the Defense Base (DBA), the Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) Instrumentalities Act, the Jones Act, and General Maritime and Admiralty Law. Additionally, John also has extensive experience in First Party Insurance Defense matters, representing employers, insurance carriers, and third parties in State, Federal and Appellate courts. Prior to joining the firm, John handled First Party Insurance Defense,...
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Christopher McKinney
Bexar County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Employment and Civil Rights
Losing a job for reasons that appear to be unreasonable or possibly illegal can be a devastating experience. Being sexually harassed, retaliated against, or wrongfully fired from a job can leave you justifiably confused, upset, and frightened about your future. What you need right now are answers, preferably from someone who knows exactly what you can do to protect yourself and your family. You need a true advocate. Someone who believes in protecting the rights of employees and who has the knowledge and experience to do so effectively. That's Where We Come In. We help...
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Raymundo Eli Rojas
El Paso County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Employment, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Immigration
University of Kansas School of Law
Raymundo Eli Rojas serves the border region offering legal services in immigration and theft of wage cases as well as nonprofit formation and development. Rojas is a attorney who always call you back within 48 hours and frequently serves his community through his legal services or community organizing. Honoring his worker and immigrant roots, he is an advocate for immigrant and worker rights.
An advocate of community, people's, and rascuache lawyering, Raymundo Elí ? Rojas has been a proponent of immigrant rights and an advocate of workers for more than 15 years. His work has extended from the U.S.-Mexico border region...
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Michael Baseluos
Bexar County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
The University of Texas School of Law
Michael Baseluos is licensed in Texas, New York, and New Jersey. He worked as a commercial and employment litigator for several well-known defense firms in the Northeast before starting the Baseluos Law Firm. He has been involved in complex environmental litigation, auto accident lawsuits, vaccine injury, and medical malpractice litigation. Mr. Baseluos is a West Point graduate and served for nine (9) years as a captain in the United States Army and Texas National Guard. Mr. Baseluos is conversational in Arabic, and he takes Spanish language lessons to serve the Hispanic community.
Mr. Baseluos has seen first hand the effects of...
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Stephen E Kaplan
Dallas County, TX Employment Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(214) 346-6048
10440 North Central Expressway
Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75231
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
SUNY Buffalo Law School
With over 44 years of experience, Stephen Kaplan is able to provide clients with comprehensive advice and counsel in a wide variety of areas of legal practice. Our entire firm is client-centered and strives to tailor the representation we offer to suit our clients' needs and goals. He is AV ® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Areas of Practice: Administrative Law Banking & Finance Law Business & Commercial Law Contracts Business Organizations Construction Law Employment Law -- Managerial and Executive Employees Employment Law -- Employer Estate Planning Government Agencies & Programs Labor Law Litigation & Appeals...
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Kalandra N. Wheeler
Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Employment and Administrative
University of Arkansas School of Law
Kalandra N. Wheeler is a trial lawyer with Wiley Wheeler, P.C. representing employees in Houston, and surrounding areas. Ms. Wheeler is dedicated to protecting the rights of employees and helping individuals understand what is often a confusing and stressful process. Ms. Wheeler represents employees with various types of claims, including those brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Ms. Wheeler also represents employees in governmental administrative proceedings, including those held before the...
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Charles Marcellus Vethan
Harris County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Employment, Business, IP and Trademarks
Southern Methodist University
Texas business attorney, Charles M.R. Vethan, earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence at Southern Methodist University School of Law in Dallas, Texas, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta, Canada. Mr. Vethan served as an editor for The International Lawyer, as well as authored articles on international letters of credit, the role of insurance defense counsel in complex litigation matters, and Implied Licenses in Copyrights. He also presented courses through the National Business Institute to attorneys and CPAs on corporate structure and governance. Mr. Vethan is one of less than 20 attorneys practicing in Texas who are...
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Adair Melinsky Buckner
Potter County, TX Employment Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Employment, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Texas Tech School of Law
Adair M. Buckner, an experienced estate planning and probate attorney, can help you create an estate plan that will protect everything you’ve worked hard for and cherish. She understands that the death of a loved one is an emotional and stressful time for you and your family. During this time, you deserve to partner with a probate attorney you can rely on. Adair will make the process as easy as possible.
Adair can provide dependable legal guidance to advise you on business and commercial law matters such as incorporations, partnerships, contracts, financing, and more.
Adair offers insight into Texas real estate...