Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Constitutional , Discrimination, Drugs & Medical Devices, Employment & Labor , Labor , Legal Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Securities , Sexual Harassment, Toxic Substances, Wrongful Death, Employment & Labor
I am a trial lawyer dedicated to helping executives and others protect their rights. You worked hard for your position, salary, and benefits (stock, health insurance, etc.), and I'll work just as hard to protect them. Since 1994, our Firm has negotiated thousands of settlements, including severance packages, for executives, "c"-level officers, senior-level management, and others. You will want a seasoned trial lawyer handling your negotiations from the beginning so that you are fully protected in the event you find yourself in litigation -- which is typically an avenue of last resort. You will also want an attorney undaunted by the people trampling your rights. I have taken the depositions of CEOs, judges, mayors, police chiefs, company owners, chairmen of boards of directors, and others who oftentimes act like they are above the law. This experience is a reality check for many when they are called to task under oath and the truth is exposed. Since graduating from South Texas College of Law in 1993, I'd say that, other than negotiating settlements, the cross examination of witnesses (at trial and at deposition) is my favorite thing to do.Of equal import, our Firm has a great reputation among employment defense lawyers in Texas and across the United States. We have worked hard since establishing the Firm in 1994 to earn and protect our good name, so we know what's at stake when your employer attempts to take yours from you. Although some of our case successes are listed on this web site, feel free to call me to discuss our Firm's specific experience handling cases involving issues such as yours. For example, just recently I won a $3.2 million sexual harassment verdict against a former judge. For that victory, I was named "Litigator of the Week" by Texas Lawyer. I also have the honor of having handled a whistleblower lawsuit involving the City of Houston, Texas, which resulted in what I believe is the largest such jury verdict against the City. My client, Sam Levingston, was awarded in excess of $1.2 million, plus attorney's fees. I have also successfully handled multi-state class action claims against Starbucks and Brinker International. These are not meant to be fully inclusive, nor as guarantees of success, but are a reflection of the commitment I make to each case I accept. Whether your issue involves Sarbanes-Oxley, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, state-enacted whistleblower laws, discrimination, breach of employment contracts, or wage violations (including class actions), I will dedicate the Firm's resources to protect your rights.Although I was born in Chicago, the fine State of Texas has been my home since 1977. I am licensed to practice law in Texas, and in other federal jurisdictions. If a case involves people or issues in other states, we'll travel or retain local counsel to ensure we are on a level playing field. No matter what you decide, I want you to find counsel with whom you fit. You should select a law firm with deep, relevant experience. Please call or email me so that we can explore whether Shellist Lazarz Slobin, LLP can be of assistance.
Practice Areas: Business ,Corporate ,Drugs & Medical Devices,Motor Vehicle Defects,Personal Injury,Products Liability,Toxic Substances,Trucking Accidents,Wrongful Death
24 Greenway Plaza Suite 750 , Houston , Texas 77046
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Business , Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Harris county jury awards injured oil field worker $10.7 million dollars after the mast he was working on collapses causing severe physical and neuropsychological injuries.
Practice Areas: Appellate , Corporate , Personal Injury
MARIO E. DE LA GARZA, a graduate of Harvard University and Northwestern University School of Law, represents victims of catastrophic personal injury. He has prevailed for victims of negligence in many contexts: wrongful death, electrical and burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, workplace injuries, serious trucking and automobile collisions, and medical malpractice.. Mr. de la Garza has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He has been recognized as a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyer and as among the best lawyers in Houston by H Texas Magazine and Houstonia Magazine. The secret to Mr. de la Garza's success is simple: for him, every case is personal. A graduate of the prestigous Spence Trial Lawyers College, Mr. de la Garza is one of those trial lawyers that truly cares about his clients. He believes passionately that in order to get his clients justice, he must not only know the law and the facts pertinent to their case but must also put himself in their' shoes and learn how their injuries have changed their lives for the worse. Through this immersive and tireless work, Mr. de la Garza is able to discover and tell his clients' stories in powerful, human terms, so that the decisionmakers not only understand his clients' stories, but also feel their pain and anguish.. Mr. de la Garza's clients also benefit from his varied legal experience, which is rare for a personal injury attorney. He began his legal career as an appellate lawyer at Haynes and Boone, LLP, where he drafted appellate briefs and trial motions in complex civil matters. Mr. de la Garza now brings these writing and reseach skills to bear in his advocacy on behalf of injured persons. After years as an appellate lawyer, Mr. de la Garza gained international transaction experience at Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP. From this experience, Mr. de la Garza gained insight into how business entities anticipate and deal with risk, which is valuable in fighting the fight against personal injury defendants, who are almost always business entities.
Marco followed his father's, Ricardo Gonzalez, footsteps by devoting a career to fight for the legal rights of others. His passion for helping others has led him to create and grow The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC, to one of the fastest-growing law firms in Texas. He has a passion for building one of the best law firms in the country. He understands that growth can only be achieved with each satisfied client. Through growth, he is then not only able to directly help clients, but can also help many more clients indirectly through his entire legal team who have similar passions for doing their best on every legal issue for every client.. Marco has successfully represented clients involved with many areas of law. Some of these areas include criminal defense, family law, immigration, estate administration, business law and personal injury cases. He has a passion to expand his law firm through a backbone of repeat and referred clients. He strives to do his best for the client so that each client knows that they have a legal team for life!. Marco received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Arizona Summit Law School in Phoenix Arizona. Prior to law school, Marco attained a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Texas at Austin. He is also licensed to practice federal law in the United States Southern District Court of Texas.
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