Hersh Law Firm, PC - Dallas, TX

Board-Certified Employment and Labor Representation in Dallas

Workplace conflicts can compromise your career progression and financial stability. When employers violate state or federal statutes, securing an accomplished trial advocate is essential. Hersh Law Firm, PC delivers focused advocacy from its Dallas office on Merit Drive. Founding attorney Barry S. Hersh brings more than twenty-five years of experience to each matter. A former judicial intern for Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht and an honors graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Mr. Hersh is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law-a credential held by fewer than one percent of Texas lawyers.

Recovery of Unpaid Overtime and Wage and Hour Violations

State and federal labor laws mandate fair compensation for all hours worked. Operating as seasoned wage and hour lawyers, Hersh Law Firm, PC prosecutes wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Texas Payday Law:

• Unpaid Overtime Claims: Securing back pay and liquidated damages for employees improperly denied time-and-a-half overtime for hours worked over forty in a workweek.
• Worker Misclassification: Challenging illegal employer practices of labeling workers as exempt salaried employees or independent contractors to evade overtime pay.
• Off-the-Clock Demands: Holding companies accountable for unpaid mandatory pre-shift tasks, post-shift closing duties, and unlawful deductions from server tip pools.

Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Advocacy

Every employee deserves a professional environment free from prejudice and hostility. Serving as committed workplace discrimination lawyers and harassment lawyers, Barry Hersh advocates for workers under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act:

• Employment Discrimination: Litigating adverse employment actions motivated by race, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, or age.
• Sexual Harassment: Protecting individuals from quid pro quo demands, persistent unwelcome conduct, and hostile work environments.
• Workplace Retaliation: Defending employees who suffer retaliatory firings, wage cuts, or demotions after reporting illegal conduct or requesting FMLA leave.

Wrongful Termination and Executive Severance Agreements

Losing employment through employer retaliation or contractual breach causes sudden disruption. Functioning as trusted wrongful termination lawyers and employment and labor lawyers, the practice guides clients through critical disputes:

• Unlawful Discharge: Litigating cases where employees are terminated in violation of anti-retaliation statutes or public policy exceptions.
• Severance Negotiations: Reviewing executive severance agreements to secure improved compensation, extended benefits, and protective mutual releases.
• Non-Compete Covenants: Counseling professionals on the enforceability of Texas non-competition, non-solicitation, and trade secret clauses.

The Advantage of Retaining Attorney Barry S. Hersh

When facing well-funded corporate defense counsel, clients who need a lawyer choose Hersh Law Firm, PC for distinct tactical strengths:

• Focused Practice: Concentrating practice resources strictly on employment and labor disputes.
• Recognized Peer Honors: Selected to Texas Super Lawyers, named among the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, and maintaining an Avvo 10.0 Superb rating.
• Direct Counsel: Clients work directly with Board-Certified attorney Barry S. Hersh rather than junior associates.

If you need to find a lawyer to recover unpaid overtime or wish to hire an attorney to challenge unlawful workplace discrimination, turn to Hersh Law Firm, PC. Submit your case details online or call (214) 303-1022 to connect with our Dallas office.