Nilges Draher Vaught - Dallas, TX
Led by decorated combat veteran and Super Lawyer Allen Vaught, the firm is a premier Dallas employment law practice committed to recovering unpaid overtime wages, fighting workplace discrimination, and protecting employee rights.
Championing Employee Rights Across Dallas and Throughout Texas
Headquartered in Suite 9150 at 1910 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Dallas, Nilges Draher Vaught (working with Vaught Firm, LLC) stands at the forefront of plaintiff employment law across Texas. The practice is steered by Allen R. Vaught, a combat-decorated former United States Army captain, Purple Heart recipient, and perennial Super Lawyer honoree recognized every year since 2012. With more than twenty-five years of courtroom experience, the firm levels the playing field for workers against large corporate employers who violate wage laws. When individuals need a lawyer to hold an employer accountable, this legal team brings formidable trial toughness and strategic skill.
The firm has established an extraordinary courtroom record, including prevailing in every overtime wage trial taken to verdict. Having participated in multi-million-dollar class action settlements and major federal appellate victories, the attorneys possess the courtroom depth required to challenge entrenched defense firms. Whether managing an individual claim or leading a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the firm approaches each case with disciplined preparation and dedication to client recovery.
Comprehensive Wage and Hour Litigation and Overtime Claims
Wage theft deprives hardworking Texans of their rightful earnings. Functioning as dedicated wage and hour lawyers, the team tackles violations of federal and state compensation rules. This includes challenging independent contractor misclassification, off-the-clock work, unpaid travel time, improper meal break deductions, and misclassification of employees as exempt from overtime pay. Furthermore, the firm has achieved notable victories for tipped workers, recovering stolen tips resulting from improper pooling arrangements or management deductions.
Wrongful Termination and Workplace Retaliation
No employee should suffer termination or demotion for asserting their statutory rights. Serving as formidable wrongful termination lawyers, the firm defends workers who experience retaliation after reporting wage violations, unsafe working conditions, or employer misconduct. The team represents whistleblowers under the FLSA, healthcare workers under the Texas Nurse Whistleblower Statute, and employees subjected to retaliatory discharge, building solid cases to recover back pay and statutory damages.
Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, and Executive Contracts
Every worker is entitled to professional dignity and equal treatment on the job. The firm seasoned workplace discrimination lawyers and harassment lawyers represent employees confronting hostility based on race, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, or national origin. In addition, the firm functions as skilled contract lawyers and business litigation lawyers assisting professionals in executive compensation disputes, severance negotiations, breach of employment contracts, and non-compete agreements. Workers who seek legal counsel from the firm benefit from dedicated courtroom champions.
Key Advantages of Partnering with Allen Vaught
- Undefeated Trial Record in Overtime Cases: Consistent history of courtroom victories holding employers accountable.
- Decades of Recognized Excellence: Continuous recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer and Litigator of the Week recipient.
- Contingency-Fee Representation: No upfront legal fees for qualifying wage claims, aligning client and attorney success.
- Complimentary Initial Evaluation: Direct case assessments to evaluate potential wage theft and workplace retaliation claims.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Downtown Dallas Central Business District, right across from Pacific Plaza Park and near the historic Majestic Theatre.
Building Location
This is a modern, 18-story Class A commercial office tower known as Pacific Place, which is conveniently situated directly across from Pacific Plaza Park.
Parking Details
Covered parking is available for visitors via the Elm Street Parking Garage, which features convenient skybridge access directly to the building. Additional public surface parking lots are located nearby.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 239 (Inbound - Downtown Dallas); nearest stop is at Saint Paul Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of Pacific Place on Pacific Avenue, pass the modern lobby security, and take the passenger elevators to the 9th floor, where you will find the entrance to Suite 9150.