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Firm: The Chris Bourgeacq Law Firm, PC

1411 West Ave , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Employment, Litigation, Administrative Law, Arbitration, Internet, Employment & Labor

I am a lawyer with nearly 30 years experience in several areas of the law.  Licensed in Texas, Missouri & Illinois, I practice primarily in Austin, Texas but accept matters from across Texas, as well as across the country.. One particular focus area of my practice is labor & employment law, which I am a certified as a specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  That is my proven area of expertise, but I do a lot more.. I have considerable experience in state and federal court litigation, as well as arbitration.  In addition, more and more disputes are resolved in arbitration or through ADR, another area where I have practiced my entire career.. Internet & social media law is another area that people are finding themselves needing legal help -- whether in identity thefts cases, data breaches, social media bullying or defamation. We can help in that area too.. Finally, I have a soft spot for and help families with special needs kids in various areas, including special ed issues, disability accommodations, and guardianship matters.. For more info about me, my interests, the law firm or my blog, please visit my website at .. Thanks!. Chris Bourgeacq

Firm: Wallace, Martin, Duke & Russell, PLLC

3800 North Lamar , Austin , Texas 78756

Practice Areas: Employment, Corporate, Contracts, Discrimination, Real Estate, Insurance, Sexual Harassment, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Corporate & Incorporation

My areas of practices are listed above.  I provide representation for both plaintiffs and defendants in all such actions.  My focus is on helping people in difficult situations and trying to find a way to resolve issues before the become legal problems when possible.  As such, I never charge for my first consultation with a client because it isn't fair for me to charge you if I don't even know if I can help you yet.. I practice in all the state and federal courts of Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee.  I specifically practice in the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas; the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas; and the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee.  In addition, I practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Circuits.  During the course of my working life, I have negotiated millions of dolars in settlements and other contracted business by finding ways to resolve difficult cases without the need for unnecessary litigation.. My clients are always my top priority in every representation.  I know how to get business done and bring that ability to every case I work.

Firm: Copeland Law Firm

PO Box 9237 , Austin , Texas 78766

Practice Areas: Business, Contracts, Corporate, M & A, Intellectual Property, Employment

Firm: The Mullen Firm PLLC

500 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. , Austin , Texas 78746

Practice Areas: Employment, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, Federal Regulation, Employment & Labor

Before deciding to open his own law firm, Kevin spent eight years as an equity shareholder in the world’s largest labor and employment law firm representing management, and he co-founded its Austin office.  As a newly-licensed attorney, Kevin was selected by then-Texas Attorney General (current-United States Senator) John Cornyn for membership in the Attorney General's Honors Program, Class of 2001.. Successful Litigator: Skilled and efficient defense of clients in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, and private arbitrations. Recent victories include the dismissal of two contested OSHA citations following trial, defense verdict in whistleblower/retaliation case for national trucking company, defense verdicts in two age discrimination arbitrations involving large insurance carrier, defense verdict in federal civil rights case against school district, favorable ruling in traditional labor arbitration involving large healthcare provider, and defense verdicts in two employment discrimination/tort cases against automobile dealership chain. Also proficient in all aspects of summary judgment and motion practice.. Trusted Advisor: Counsels clients on pressing employment issues, such as terminations and suspensions, the enforcement of non-compete agreements, dealing with difficult employees, and handling disability accommodation and leave requests. Responds quickly to client inquiries and endeavors to provide clients with business-focused, concrete advice upon which they can make real-world management decisions.. Representation of Management in Discrimination, Harassment, and other Employment Litigation. Representation of Management in OSHA and Workplace Safety Matters.  Kevin devotes significant attention to helping clients resolve OSHA matters.  He counsels clients through OSHA investigations and has successfully challenged citations in administrative proceedings before the Occupational Health and Safety Review Commission (OSHRC).. Representation of Executives in Employment Agreement, Noncompete, and Severance Agreement Negotiations. Occasional Representation of Employees in Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Matters

Firm: Hembree Bell Law Firm. PLLC

5806 Mesa Dr Ste 360 , Austin , Texas 78731

Practice Areas: Banking, Government, International Law, Employment, Elder Law, Immigration, Government