Dallas County Employment Lawyers

Brett Chisum joined McCathern as an Associate in 2012. He currently practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus in employment litigation, the mortgage and banking industry, and federal compliance matters for mortgage loan servicers based on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Brett worked with one of the largest preparers of residential mortgage documents in the country, and prepared them for the sweeping industry-wide changes associated with the Dodd-Frank Act. He continues to work with that company at McCathern, ensuring it meets compliance standards for every state in which it transacts business. Brett also...

Attorney Martin Valko of Dallas immigration law firm of Chavez & Valko, LLP, represents individuals and families from around the world, private and publicly traded companies in employment-based immigration, international Olympic and professional athletes, car racers, artists, and musicians in various non-immigrant and immigrant matters, and visas to foreign countries. Martin Valko has a first hand knowledge about the U.S. immigration laws as he has been through the entire process – from being a high-school exchange student, college student to an H-1B worker to his permanent residency and dual citizenship. Martin's clients greatly appreciate his in-depth understanding of the complex...

Experienced business and employment litigator. Also advise and handle construction and business matters. Named a Texas Super Lawyer in Employment Law. Handle state and federal cases in Texas and in other jurisdictions. Admitted to practice in all federal districts in Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court.

Affectionately known as Lulu to her family and friends, Lucy Fitzhugh brings a unique blend of Southern charm, tenacity, and legal prowess to Punchwork Law. Born and raised in the historic city of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Lucy’s journey to becoming a trusted member of the legal community has been marked by a passion for justice and a commitment to excellence. After completing her undergraduate studies in psychology at Louisiana State University, Lucy embarked on a transformative journey that took her from the bayous of Louisiana to the bustling streets of California. While in California, she immersed herself in the world of equestrian...

Judge Gibson is a former civil trial judge with over two decades of experience representing real people, small and emerging businesses in consumer, contract, insurance, deceptive trade practices, fraud, and general business cases. Judge Gibson has tried over 600 cases and, in the last decade, has secured judgments, verdicts, and settlements for his clients in excess of $25,000,000.

Joanna Whittaker, fondly called “Jo” by her close friends, is a dedicated attorney who has been an Arkansan through and through. Born and raised in Maumelle, Joanna attended North Little Rock High School (NLRHS) and later pursued higher education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), earning dual bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice, with a minor in Human Services. Joanna completed her formal education at the Bowen School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctorate (JD). Before her legal career, Joanna worked closely with children, gaining valuable experience as a church nursery worker, camp counselor, and...

Michael Kelsheimer focuses his practice on the employment law needs of Texas businesses and executive employees. He recognizes that the cost and expense of litigation make resolving employment disputes challenging. To help avoid these concerns, he utilizes his experience in and out of the courtroom to prevent or quickly resolve employment disputes through proactive employer planning and timely advice. When a dispute cannot be avoided, Michael relies upon his prior experience as a briefing attorney for the United States District Court and his extensive experience in employment and commercial lawsuits to secure favorable resolutions for his clients. Michael has experience in...

JANE ALLEN CLARK LAW OFFICES OF JANE A. CLARK 214 S.W. 4TH Street Office: 972-264-8881 Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 Fax: 972-264-2840 Email: janeclarkattorney@hotmail.com Work History: Law Offices of Jane A. Clark Owner / Attorney & Counselor at Law See above 02/2003-present Private practice handling Texas Workers’ Compensation cases, Probate, and general legal practice including personal injury, collections, domestic relations, and criminal law. Law Offices of McLeish & Wheeler, P.C. Associate Attorney & Counselor at Law 6 month assignment from 03/01/2002-09/01/2002 Private practice handling Texas Workers’ Compensation cases and personal injury / disability...

Jeremy C. Anderson is a skilled trial attorney who provides clients in Dallas with outstanding defense against DWI charges. As one of the founding partners of Anderson Beakley, PLLC, Attorney Anderson tirelessly protects his clients’ rights and interests while pursuing the best outcomes possible in their DUI cases. Attorney Anderson graduated with a degree in biomechanics from the University of Texas in Austin before earning his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law. He is licensed to practice law by the Texas State Bar and is a member of the Dallas County Bar Association, the Texas...

I practice in all the state and federal courts of both Tennessee and Arkansas. I also practice in the Eastern District of Texas as well as before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. I have also been associated to practice in the federal courts of Mississippi. During the course of my working life, I have negotiated more than $250 million in contracted business by building partnerships that have benefited my employers as well as my clients producing positive results from these partnerships in a time when opportunities for such success were limited. ...

My main practice areas are employment law and personal injury law. The Wagoner Law Firm represents individuals who have employment law claims in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, including wrongful termination claims, discrimination claims, harassment claims, hostile work environment claims, retaliation claims, wage and hour claims, unpaid overtime pay claims, minimum wage claims, and various other employment law claims. The Wagoner Law Firm also represents individuals who have personal injury claims.

Former Fortune 100 corporate lawyer provides cost-effective legal services to entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses.

As a shareholder at Cowles & Thompson, P.C., I provide high-quality legal representation to businesses and employees in various civil and employment litigation matters. I have over 20 years of experience in handling complex cases involving breach of contract, wage and hour disputes, defamation, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, and COVID-19 issues. My industry expertise includes staffing, digital technology, and healthcare, where I have successfully resolved numerous disputes and achieved favorable outcomes for my clients. I also advise clients on employment policies and practices, compliance, and risk management. I am passionate about protecting the rights and interests of my clients...

Walt D. Roper graduated from Baylor University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He attended the Tulane University School of Law, from which he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1992. Mr. Roper is admitted to practice before the Texas Supreme Court, and all state district and appellate courts. He is also admitted to practice before the Louisiana Supreme Court, and all state district and appellate courts. Mr. Roper has also been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, Eastern District of...

Cynthia Hardy Smith comes to Alford, Sinkule & Lazarz LLP from the Office of the Attorney General. As a Deputy Attorney General (D.A.G.), Cynthia spent ten years vigorously defending the interests of the people of the State of Texas in a variety of personal injury actions including automobile accidents, train accidents and slip and falls. She also defended railroad claims brought pursuant to the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Having been a litigator for the Office of the Attorney General, Cynthia joins the Alford, Sinkule & Lazarz L.L.P firm bringing with her insight into litigation from a defense perspective. While serving as...