Best Law Firms in Dallas, TX for Litigation - Labor and Employment

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

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.