Best Law Firms in Texas for Litigation - Labor and Employment

At Blanco Ordoñez Mata & Wechsler, P.C., we represent individuals, businesses, and government entities in a wide range of legal matters. Our firm handles complex cases with careful preparation, detailed analysis, and a practical approach focused on each client’s goals and circumstances.

Our attorneys bring varied professional backgrounds and perspectives to the matters we handle. We work with government agencies, private organizations, individuals, and domestic and international companies, providing responsive and dedicated legal representation tailored to the needs of each client.

Crain Caton & James is a century-old, full-service law firm based in Houston, Texas, providing transactional counsel, corporate advisory, regulatory guidance, and trial defense services locally, nationally, and internationally.

The firm concentrates its collective legal capabilities across major practice divisions:

• Corporate & Financial: Banking and financial institution compliance, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate development.
• Wealth, Trust, & Fiduciary: Estate planning, complex trust structuring, asset protection, and fiduciary or probate litigation.
• Litigation & Appeals: Commercial litigation, construction disputes, labor and employment conflicts, and comprehensive state and federal appellate practice.
• Regulatory & Technical: Environmental law, toxic tort defense, administrative health and safety (EHS) compliance, OSHA mitigation, and intellectual property (IP) protection, including patent and trademark prosecution.

CRAWFORD, WISHNEW & LANG is a boutique litigation firm that handles complex legal disputes in Texas and throughout the United States. We represent clients in a number of industries, as plaintiffs or defendants, in disputes involving a wide range of claims, including fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, misappropriation of trade secrets, or any other business dispute. We have extensive experience litigating in state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as in arbitrations, all across the country. Our main practice areas include:

• Complex Commercial Litigation;

• Probate, Trust, Estates & Fiduciary Litigation;

• Partnership & Shareholder Disputes;

• Bankruptcy Litigation;

• Real Estate & Construction Litigation;

• Labor & Employment Litigation;

• Aviation & Aerospace Litigation;

• Energy Litigation;

• Business & Securities Fraud Litigation; and

• Trade Secret, Trademark & Trade Dress Litigation;

• Civil Appeals; and

• Pre-Litigation Counseling.

Business litigation involves analyzing complex transactions and disputes and presenting the relevant facts and claims in a simple and logical manner. We have a demonstrated ability to take the most complex commercial disputes and break them down in a way that is both understandable and, most importantly, persuasive to a jury.

Our founding members worked together for years at one of the largest law firms in Dallas, representing Fortune 500 companies and other high-profile clients in virtually every legal matter under the sun. Together, we felt that we had something new to offer – a different way of doing things. We wanted to find a way to take our big-firm experience and combine it with a personal approach that our clients simply wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else. Once we realized that, the next step was to open our own firm together.

How is our approach different?

First, we’re a part of your team. Even within a single practice, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the law. So, before doing anything else, we work with you to create a set of goals that will form the foundation of our legal strategy. From there, we’re with you through every step of the process. We understand any legal dispute can be stressful and know that effective communication can go a long way toward allaying that. You’ll have questions, and we’ll be there to answer them. Simply put, you’ll be at the center of everything we do.

Second, our team of experienced attorneys prides itself on being more collaborative than most. When we take on a client, you’re not just getting a single lawyer’s experience and insight but the entire firm’s when it’s needed. Not a pile-on, with layers of lawyers, but a smart, efficient approach that means better solutions for you. You’re a part of the family now, so get used to the attention.

We believe that people like working with people they like, and that’s why we put personal service at the forefront of every client relationship. We get to know our clients, talk about family and vacations, and share an occasional bottle of wine. Connections are important to us.

We’re glad you found us, and we know that once you learn a little more about our attorneys and what we can do for you, you’re going to like working with us.

Practice Areas

• Appellate
• Arbitration & Mediation
• Business Litigation
• Construction
• ERISA Litigation
• Family Law
• Labor & Employment
• Legal Malpractice
• Texas Local Counsel

Founded in 1997, Texas-based Hicks Thomas LLP is a premier litigation firm representing plaintiffs and defendants across the nation with offices in Houston, Austin, Beaumont and Amarillo, Texas, and Sacramento, California. The firm provides in-depth experience in cases involving oil and gas, environmental, complex commercial, toxic tort, construction, products liability, corporate governance, securities, banking, insurance coverage, transportation, trade secrets and business litigation.

Practice Areas:

• Appellate Practice
• Business Litigation
• Commercial Arbitration
• Environmental Litigation
• International Arbitration
• Construction Litigation
• Offshore Energy Litigation
• Oil & Gas Litigation
• Securities Litigation
• Toxic Torts
• Trade Secrets
• Transportation Litigation
• Labor and Employment Litigation

Kelly Hart & Hallman has been a trusted provider of comprehensive legal services to some of the most innovative and successful businesses, individuals, and governmental entities in the country for over four decades. Our exceptional lawyers and exceptional clients have been instrumental in our continued success. Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP, also known as Kelly Hart, is a leading business-to-business law firm offering a wide range of legal services. With a team of more than 160 attorneys specializing in over 20 substantive areas of the law, we deliver creative and strategic legal solutions to address our clients’ most intricate business challenges.

Our esteemed client base includes Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, individuals, foundations, investor groups, and governmental entities, all of whom rely on us for their legal needs. Our extensive areas of practice encompass administrative law, appellate law, aviation law, banking and finance law, business reorganization and bankruptcy law, corporate and securities law, energy law, environmental law, estate planning and probate, government enforcement and investigation, health care law, intellectual property and technology law, labor and employment law, litigation, nonprofit organizations, oil and gas/energy law, public finance law, real estate law, tax law, transportation law, and water law.

At Kelly Hart, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation and value to our clients, utilizing our depth of knowledge and experience across various legal disciplines.

Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom is a leading law firm with 21 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 12 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2006. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Commercial Litigation, Appellate Practice, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Insurance.

Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 11 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom has 19 rankings in 11 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Monty & Ramirez LLP represents public and private-sector employers in employment, labor, and immigration compliance matters. The firm also assists businesses and individuals with a broad range of U.S. and global immigration services.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Monty & Ramirez serves clients throughout Texas and across the United States. As a minority and women-owned law firm, the firm brings a diverse perspective to the workplace and immigration matters clients face in today’s business environment.

Attorneys at Monty & Ramirez regularly write and speak on developments affecting employers, including labor and employment law and immigration compliance issues. Partners Jacob M. Monty and Daniel N. Ramirez are Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. They have also received recognition through Super Lawyers® and hold AV Preeminent® ratings. Partner Sarah D. Monty is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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.

Suits & Boots Injury Lawyers serves individuals and families in Houston, Texas who need clear guidance after serious accidents and workplace disputes. The firm focuses on helping people understand their legal options and take practical steps toward financial recovery after an injury or employment-related conflict. Its attorneys approach each matter with careful preparation and a direct communication style that keeps clients informed throughout the process.

The firm handles a wide range of injury claims, including cases involving vehicle collisions, workplace incidents and other situations where negligence may have caused harm. Suits & Boots Injury Lawyers works to investigate the facts, document losses and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other damages that can follow a serious accident. By combining legal knowledge with a practical understanding of how injuries affect daily life, the firm helps clients move forward with greater clarity.

In addition to injury matters, attorneys at the firm have been recognized by Best Lawyers for work in Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment. Two lawyers from the firm have received Best Lawyers recognition, with the firm’s first recognized attorney appearing in 2018. Best Lawyers recognition is based entirely on peer review and reflects the opinions of other attorneys within the same geographic area and practice areas.

Operating from Houston, Suits & Boots Injury Lawyers serves clients across the region with a focus on responsive service and thoughtful legal strategy. The firm’s presence in Best Law Firms rankings for Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment reflects a research-driven evaluation process that has remained consistent since 2010. Through careful advocacy and client-centered communication, the firm works to help people address legal challenges with confidence and practical support.

Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Group is a women-owned, employer-side law firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm represents employers and helps businesses address the legal and practical challenges involved in managing people.

From day-to-day employment questions to workplace investigations and litigation, Treaty Oak works with business owners, executives, human resources leaders, and in-house counsel when workplace issues arise.

The firm’s services include employment law counseling, workplace investigations, employer defense and employment litigation, human resources compliance, employee handbooks and policies, hiring and separations, workplace accommodations, wage and hour matters, training, and business-related legal support.

Treaty Oak also draws on its background in workplace investigations, human resources consulting, and executive coaching to address issues that extend beyond the immediate legal question. Sometimes the concern involves a workplace complaint. Sometimes it involves a manager making a decision without fully considering the consequences. In other situations, the focus is on determining what should happen after an investigation is complete.

The firm’s approach is grounded in an understanding of how employment decisions unfold within organizations. Treaty Oak works with employers to identify practical next steps, address legal concerns, and make informed decisions that account for both the business and the people involved.

Education is also an important part of the firm’s work. Through its Monthly Acorns webinar series, employment law articles, Employer FAQ library, and interactive resources, Treaty Oak provides practical information for people who manage people.

Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Group is a Texas law firm representing employers, with attorneys licensed in Texas, North Carolina, Wyoming, and Colorado.

The market for legal services is changing. There is a better way to approach litigation. We formed Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt LLP to address this change, and create a law firm model for the next generation of client.

The Firm capitalizes on our founding partners’ collective 70 years of commercial litigation experience at some of the best-known firms in Texas. We focus on high-stakes, complex matters.

We saw the opportunity to take the best aspects of that experience and bring together a team of attorneys who are passionate about the law, who are trial-forged over decades, whose negotiation skills are backed up by significant courtroom victories, and who are committed to the highest standards of service for our clients. We offer the full resources and superior legal talent of a large law firm, but do so in a more efficient and cost-effective way.

We represent plaintiffs and defendants, corporations and individuals, in the most challenging and complex legal disputes. We are always prepared for a contentious battle if necessary to protect a client’s interest, but know that seeking a reasonable resolution outside the courtroom often provides the best way to reduce the burden of legal fees and expenses.

We also recognize the realities of business litigation by our willingness to offer and consider fee arrangements that meet the individual needs of our clients. Our ability to do so is further enhanced by being among the first law firms in the nation to use cutting-edge Caelus technology, which offers a number of advantages for the firm and our clients in managing information, expenses and other aspects of the practice.

Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt – founded on ethics and integrity; focused on success and excellence.

Practice Areas

• Commercial and Business Litigation
• Employment Litigation
• Technology Litigation
• Complex Marital Estate Litigation
• Aviation Litigation
• Real Estate Litigation
• Higher Education Litigation
• Fixing Sensitive Problems