Best Law Firms in Dallas, TX for Employment Law - Individuals

The employment law attorneys at Shellist Lazarz Slobin represent employees and executives in employment law matters. We carefully evaluate each case and devote focused attention to every client. Our firm handles high-stakes employment disputes involving CEOs, CFOs, COOs, presidents, vice presidents, and other executives. We help clients address the legal and practical challenges that can arise during employment, including disputes involving compensation, workplace conduct, termination, and restrictive agreements.

We also handle nationwide class actions involving wage and hour disputes and other employment-related claims. Contact our firm to schedule an initial consultation about your potential employment law matter. Whether you are located in Texas or elsewhere in the United States, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your situation and potential legal options.

Discrimination Claims

We represent workers who have experienced race or national origin discrimination, disability discrimination, religious discrimination, gender or sex discrimination, and age discrimination. We also advocate for individuals who have experienced sexual harassment, retaliation for reporting unlawful conduct under a whistleblower law, or reprisal for engaging in protected speech or activity.

We handle claims against private and public employers, from the initial consultation through administrative proceedings and, when appropriate, litigation in state or federal court. We work with clients to pursue available remedies for employment-related harm.

Executive Compensation and Severance Packages

We assist executives and other high-level employees with negotiations and legal disputes involving executive compensation and severance packages. These matters may involve breach of contract claims, retirement benefits, stock options, insurance, deferred compensation, and change-in-control provisions.

We review and help negotiate separation agreements, employment contracts, and deferred compensation plans. We also examine issues involving profit sharing, stock options, health care benefits, pensions, and other forms of compensation. Whether you are leaving a company because of a merger, layoff, change in control, termination, or resignation, we can help you evaluate your rights and options.

Administrative Hearings and Lawsuits

When workplace disputes arise or complaints need to be filed, we represent employees and employers in administrative proceedings before government agencies.

These may include the:

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• Texas Commission on Human Rights
• Civil Service Commission
• United States Department of Labor
• Texas Workforce Commission-Civil Rights Division

When negotiations or administrative proceedings do not resolve a dispute, we represent clients in state and federal courts, including Texas state courts, United States district courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.