La Grange Employment Lawyers

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...

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

A graduate of University of Texas School of Law, I have practiced in Tarrant and surrounding counties for years. Family and friends here. As a very young lawyer, I tried the first sexual harassment case Tarrant County had ever seen and much to the surprise of my older, mainly male colleagues, a Tarrant County jury awarded my client twice what we asked for! I've been on the forefront of a few other issues over the years and do not avoid controversy. Practicing on my own gives me the freedom to take cases that interest me. ...

General Counsel

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...

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...