what we do
Services
Initial Consultation
At no charge to you, we offer an initial consultation to learn more about your situation, the facts, potential claims, and collect other basic information. We will evaluate your situation and, if it is a good fit for everyone, we will enter into a signed agreement so that we can represent you. Because we dedicate significant attention to each and every case, we only take on a limited number of engagements.
administrative charges & Litigation
In order to enforce your rights in the workplace, sometimes it is necessary to proceed with litigation. Every case is unique, and we will provide a tailored approach depending on your circumstances and goals. Although a case may resolve through settlement at any time during the litigation process, it may still go through various phases before a resolution.
In most cases, it is prudent to prepare an initial demand letter, outlining your circumstances and legal claims. If your employer does not respond adequately, and if necessary, the next step is to proceed through administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission/Texas Workforce Commission. After the administrative process is complete, we may file a lawsuit in state or federal court, depending on the claims and circumstances. The lawsuit will include filing a complaint or petition, engaging in discovery, motion practice, mediation, and a trial. We describe how we can help you throughout the litigation process in more detail below.
Severance Agreement & Employment Contract Review
As part of a termination, an employer may offer a severance agreement. In these agreements, you are offered money in exchange for releasing potential claims. You have the right to have your own lawyer review this type of agreement. Similarly, your employer may offer you an employment contract or a non-competition agreement. Again, you should make sure that you fully understand these documents and their potential ramifications. For a flat-fee, we can analyze your circumstances and, if prudent, negotiate on your behalf for revised terms or additional compensation.
practice areas
discrimination
harassment
retaliation
wrongful termination
disabilities & accommodations
Family medical leave
unpaid wages
whistleblower protection
severance agreements & employment contracts
the litigation Process
Demand Letter
Often, the right first step is a pre-litigation demand letter. We will work with you assert your claims. If your employer is interested in a mutual resolution, we will negotiate hard for you. If your employer is not interested or does not offer a reasonable proposal, we will proceed with the next step.
Discovery
After we file the lawsuit, the discovery process will begin. We will share information and collect information and documents from the employer. We will work with you every step of the way, collecting documents and preparing for depositions.
Administrative Agency
Many claims require that an individual first file a claim with an administrative agency, like the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas Workforce Commission, or the U.S. Department of Labor. We will work with you to take this necessary step, file forms, and provide information.
Mediation
At any stage in the process, one side or the other can suggest a resolution, generally through a settlement agreement. Sometimes the parties attend mediation before a neutral mediator to try and negotiate a resolution between the parties.
Filing a Lawsuit
The first step of a lawsuit is to file a Petition or Complaint. We will draft the necessary documents, with your involvement, and file it in court. In doing so, we will continue to work with you to identify evidence and witnesses. Early on, the Court will issue a scheduling order and trial date.
Trial
You have the right to a trial or hearing on the merits. Sometimes, it is necessary to take the process all of the way to trial in order to secure justice. We will work with you to formulate a strategy and plan in order to present a factual and persuasive presentation.