Labor & Employment
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Specialty law firms are the dominant players in the labor and employment law arena. Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest employment law firms in the United States. In the Texas market, we are the only labor and employment law firm with four offices: Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
Since opening our first Texas office in 1996, we have built our Texas presence by acquiring established labor and employment lawyers who have previously practiced at some of Texas and the United States’ most prominent firms. In transitioning their practices, these lawyers recognized that the specialty firm model is better for clients and therefore better for practitioners in the labor and employment field. History has proven that assessment to be correct, and Ogletree Deakins in particular has been the beneficiary of the shift from full-service firms to specialty firms for labor and employment matters. Ogletree Deakins’ dominance in Texas is reflected by the fact that it handles more employment-related lawsuits in Texas and has more lawyers certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization than any other law firm.
Chambers Review
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC is a national labor and employment boutique offering expert knowledge across the full spectrum of employee-related issues, including workplace safety and employee benefits. The firm handles high-publicity cases for an impressive roster of clients, which includes local authorities and large corporations. It possesses specialist expertise handling discrimination, noncompete, harassment and retaliation disputes, as well as the full range of labor issues. The firm is also noted for its strength in wage and hour litigation.
Work Highlights
- Ogletree represents Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County in negotiating its labor agreements with the Transport Workers Union.
Strengths
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"Ogletree provide great support, are highly qualified and very responsive."
"They have a hyper-specialist in every employment area under the sun."
"They make me feel like I am one of their most important clients."
"Ogletree handle complex class action litigation and discrimination lawsuits very efficiently and strategically and communicate and collaborate well."
"Ogletree provide great support, are highly qualified and very responsive."
"They have a hyper-specialist in every employment area under the sun."
"They make me feel like I am one of their most important clients."
"Ogletree handle complex class action litigation and discrimination lawsuits very efficiently and strategically and communicate and collaborate well."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Londa offers noted prowess in traditional labor issues, frequently representing clients in collective bargaining negotiations. His practice also covers wage and hour litigation.
"Jeffrey is a brilliant and incredible attorney."
Ron Chapman assists clients with highly sensitive employment issues and offers noted expertise in arbitration.
"Ron is very strategic and responsive; there is never a time when he does not quickly respond to a request authoritatively."
Scott McLaughlin's broad practice covers the full range of labor and employment litigation, including wage and hour disputes, trade secret misappropriation claims and labor arbitrations.
"Scott is a fearless lawyer."
"Scott is an excellent attorney."
Shafeeqa Watkins Giarratani represents employers in high-stakes disputes, both at first instance and at appeal.
"Shafeeqa is a very talented attorney."
Bryant McFall handles complex labor and employment matters such as discrimination disputes and ADA and FMLA accommodations, with particular expertise in the hospitality sector.
"Bryant is a solid litigator with strong knowledge and expertise."
"He can handle everything, being very experienced and competent."
"Bryant is a really strong practitioner."
Michael Mitchell is noted for his deft handling of employment litigation and enforcement proceedings. His experience includes complex discrimination claims.
"Michael is a really good lawyer who has a great depth of knowledge in employment law."
"Michael has a lot of trial experience and is very reliable."
"He is an excellent litigator."
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