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Steven S.

Steven Stark

583 reviews
For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.
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Scott S.

Scott Stram

399 reviews
As a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, Scott Stram is an accomplished lawyer with experience in a range of legal and business areas. This includes corporate law, data security, compliance, real estate, and intellectual property. Before founding Stram Law, Scott was a compliance officer for a company that performed property audits, a director of a security consulting practice, and an operations officer for Viacom and CBS.
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Richard G.

Richard Gora

200 reviews
Looking for an attorney with experience? Richard Gora is the exact attorney you want. Having defended over 100 cases both in state and federal courts and working with clients from around the globe, Richard has an array of different experiences. His services are wide-ranging and include business litigation, securities litigations, employment litigation, and business counsel. Prior to founding Gora LLC, he worked for Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP for eight years.
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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

161 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

152 reviews
I am a senior executive and strategic legal adviser with 19 years of experience providing legal services in international environments. I am a general counsel who can advis... read more
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Erin Hudson

50 reviews
Erin graduated magna cum law from Baylor Law School, clerked for a federal judge, cut her teeth at an AmLaw 200 firm, and spent over a decade representing businesses in com... read more
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Darryl Shaper

13 reviews
My mission is to help small businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals get legal services for fair and reasonable prices. Wherever possible, I offer flat/fixed fees rather t... read more
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Ken E.

Ken Emanuelson

11 reviews
Over 20 years of experience securing, prosecuting and asserting his clients’ intellectual property rights. Specializing in a wide variety of intellectual property assets... read more
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Dean Elazab

4 reviews
Dean guides startups nation-wide through the complex landscape of high-stakes financing and corporate transactions, offering strategic and economic insights to drive their ... read more
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Jarad Dickinson

I am currently an owner and principal at my own firm which was started in 2008 by David Dickinson, I started at that time as a clerk, and then became an associate attorney ... read more
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Dallas Employment Lawyers

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Clear Communication - 5.0
Response Time - 5.0
Knowledgeable - 5.0
Meets Deadlines - 5.0
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Our experienced Dallas employment attorneys & lawyers can help guide you on how to proceed with various employee decisions such as reviewing employee documents such as contracts, agreements, policies, and handbooks, along with difficult decisions such as firing, lawsuits, claims, and complaints.

Although not every single employment contract will require legal assistance, many employment lawyers would recommend avoiding unilateral employment contracts that strongly benefit one side over the other. These types of employee contracts rarely hold up in court, yet having the funds needed to combat an issue in court can limit the employee’s options.

A confidentiality agreement and a non-compete agreement are common forms of employee contracts that one of our Dallas employment attorneys can help customize for your business. If your business needs to fire an employee, proper measures should be taken from a business legal standpoint to ensure proper communication and a smooth transition of dismissing that employee. In any case, we suggest you connect with our employment attorneys to discuss your options.

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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 186 reviews for Labor & Employment attorneys in Texas

Annabel Chang
5.0
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Annabel Chang

"Annabel was great to work with, quickly understood the nature of the matter and provided prompt work product."

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Houston, TX,

Alisha Bond
4.5
Clear Communication
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Consult on Employment Agreement

Alisha Bond

"Very timely response."

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Sugar Land, TX,

Darryl Shaper
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Draft Non-Compete Agreement

Darryl Shaper

"Great to work with!"

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Fort Worth, TX,

Joshua Soloway
5.0
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Joshua Soloway

"Great working with Joshua!"

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Lubbock, TX,

Dean Elazab
5.0
Clear Communication
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Dean Elazab

"Dean was fantastic. Super fast and communicative!"

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Austin, TX,

Erin Hudson
5.0
Clear Communication
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Review Employment Agreement

Erin Hudson

"Great work!"

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Pleasanton, CA,

Chelsea Mckinney
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)

Chelsea Mckinney

"It was a pleasure working with Chelsea. Our biotech startup needed her for multiple important docs; she was quick, precise & easy to communicate with. I highly recommend!"

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Austin, TX,

Nathan Wenk
5.0
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

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Nathan Wenk

"It was very easy to work with Nathan and he brought up a few things that we hadn't thought of which helped shape our NDA and salesperson commission policy. I would definitely utilize him again."

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Fort Worth, TX,

Christopher Cyrus
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

Employment Disputes Consultation

Christopher Cyrus

"I had the pleasure of working with Chris on a complex legal matter, and I can't speak highly enough of my experience. Right from the start, he brought a level of professionalism and expertise that immediately put me at ease. It was evident that he was not just looking to resolve the issue expediently; he was committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me. Navigating legal challenges can often feel overwhelming, but having Chris in my corner was like having a secret weapon. He was transparent, communicative, and incredibly diligent. Every step of the way, I felt not only well-represented but also well-informed. One thing that stood out was his impeccable attention to detail. Nothing was ever too small to merit his full attention, which I found not only reassuring but also quite impressive. He brought a level of nuance to the case that I hadn't even considered, ultimately making a significant difference in the outcome. And let's talk about responsiveness—emails, calls, you name it, Chris was on it. It felt like having a trusted advisor available 24/7, which, given the stakes, was enormously comforting. If you're in need of an attorney who will give you top-tier service with a sprinkle of personality, look no further!"

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Georgetown, TX,

Christopher Usrey
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Draft Severance Agreement

Christopher Usrey

"I am uncertain about what would have happened if I hadn't found Chris. He not only helped me navigate through an incredibly challenging situation but also guided me every step of the way. Whenever I had any doubts, he promptly and thoroughly answered my questions, acting as my trusted advisor. His responsiveness, expertise, and kindness were evident not only towards me but also towards everyone involved. Having him on my side significantly improved the outcome."

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Austin, TX,

Brandon Pittard
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Employee Termination Consults

Brandon Pittard

"We use Brandon on a consistent basis and will continue doing so. He is great to work with & his response time is excellent."

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Tomball, TX,

Michael Wieser
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Assist with Equity Compensation

Michael Wieser

"I am writing to highly recommend Michael Wieser to anyone, in my case, it’s a Startup that needs legal representation. Michael is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, understanding, and experienced in the law. He took the time to listen to my concerns and really understand what I was going through. He is always available to answer my questions and provide me with updates on my case. I am so grateful for Michael's help; he impressed us on one project, and we decided to have a long-term strategy to work together. I would not hesitate to recommend Michael to anyone/companies, especially startups in need of legal representation. Nidal"

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Richardson, TX,

Faryal Ayub
5.0
Clear Communication
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Consult on Employment Agreement

Faryal Ayub

"Faryal was amazing! Will definitely contact her for future legal needs!"

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Austin, TX,

Matthew Wendlandt
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Review Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)

Matthew Wendlandt

"Excellent attorney. Matthew was very professional and made me feel at ease while helping me with various legal matters of my business. I will definitely be using Matthew again and can strongly recommend him to others."

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Dallas, TX,

Charlton Messer
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
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Review Contractor Agreement

Charlton Messer

"Charlton did a great job with my contract review and I couldn't be happier with the service. He was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. I high recommend."

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Austin, TX,

Marina Nazarbekian
5.0
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Review Employment Agreement

Marina Nazarbekian

"I truly enjoyed my experience with Marina. She is knowledgeable of employment agreements and gave me a number of things to consider before signing with a prospective employer."

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Cibolo, TX,

Ray Palmer
5.0
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Ray Palmer

"Ray was a pleasure to work with and he was super responsive to my timeline. I would definietely hire Ray again."

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Dallas, TX,

Michael Dooley
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
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Consult on Contractor Agreement

Michael Dooley

"Excellent communication skills. Patient and understanding of the situation of the client and can make the situation make sense."

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Dallas, TX,

Ken Emanuelson
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
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Review Employment Agreement

Ken Emanuelson

"Assisted on IP and FOSS employment agreement particular to this state as an employee for a large corporation."

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Austin, TX,

Craig Choate
5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
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Draft Contractor Agreement

Craig Choate

"Awesome yo work with thorough and knowledgeable!!! Very friendly and responsive!!"

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Brownwood, TX,

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