Joel E Cohen Law Office - Dallas, TX

Protecting Worker Rights Across Dallas and North Texas

Experiencing unfair treatment or hostility at work can jeopardize an employee livelihood, mental health, and career trajectory. Established in 2006 by attorney Joel E. Cohen, The Law Offices of Joel E. Cohen is dedicated to eradicating discrimination and enforcing employee rights across Texas and twelve other jurisdictions. Holding a Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University, a Master of Laws in International Law from Southern Methodist University, and advanced dispute resolution credentials, Joel Cohen combines rigorous legal scholarship with empathetic advocacy. If you need a lawyer urgently to contest an unlawful dismissal, report hostile workplace conduct, or file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, this Dallas firm acts decisively.

Vigorous Workplace Discrimination Representation

Federal and state civil rights statutes strictly prohibit employers from making employment decisions based on protected traits. As experienced workplace discrimination lawyers, the firm represents employees in claims involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Clients hire an attorney from The Law Offices of Joel E. Cohen to investigate biased practices, secure pivotal evidence, and demand full financial compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive damages.

Employment Discrimination Practice Areas

• Race, color, and national origin discrimination in hiring, promotions, and compensation.
• Gender and pregnancy discrimination, including equal pay violations.
• Age discrimination under the ADEA for workers aged forty and older.
• Disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, and medical leave retaliation.
• Religious discrimination and denial of reasonable religious observances.

Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment Defense

No employee should ever be subjected to unwanted sexual advances, offensive conduct, or coercive conditions in exchange for job security. Operating as dedicated harassment lawyers, Joel Cohen takes aggressive action against pervasive workplace harassment and quid pro quo demands. The firm guides victims through internal grievance reporting, files formal administrative complaints with the EEOC and Texas Workforce Commission, and prosecutes lawsuits in state and federal court to hold employers accountable.

Wrongful Termination and Whistleblower Retaliation

Employers frequently retaliate against workers who report illicit activities, complain about safety infractions, or exercise lawful workers compensation rights. As dedicated wrongful termination lawyers, the firm defends employees who were improperly dismissed, demoted, or constructively discharged. In addition, the firm assists workers as knowledgeable wage and hour lawyers, resolving unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, and misclassification issues.

Comprehensive Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

With formal mediation training and decades of high-level negotiation experience, attorney Joel Cohen provides certified mediation services for employment disputes, family controversies, and commercial conflicts. Clients find an attorney who explores constructive settlements while standing fully prepared to litigate in court when opposing employers refuse to negotiate fairly.

Schedule an Employment Law Consultation in Dallas

When dealing with workplace injustice, timely legal intervention is critical due to strict administrative filing deadlines. Located at 18208 Preston Road in North Dallas, The Law Offices of Joel E. Cohen provides multilingual assistance in English and Spanish. Contact the office today to retain an attorney committed to defending your civil rights and restoring your professional standing.