Ogletree Deakins - Dallas, TX
Ogletree Deakins is a premier multinational labor and employment law firm representing corporate management and employers. Based at Preston Commons in Dallas, Texas, the office delivers sophisticated defense against wage and hour collective actions, employment discrimination suits, traditional labor conflicts, and workplace safety compliance issues.
Management-Side Labor and Employment Powerhouse in Dallas
In an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, corporate employers require strategic counsel to mitigate risk and defend their business operations. Ogletree Deakins, founded in 1977 and grown to more than sixty offices internationally, maintains a dominant presence in North Texas from its Preston Commons office in Dallas. Representing enterprise organizations ranging from high-growth local startups to Fortune 50 corporations, the Dallas office provides proactive guidance and formidable defense litigation across all facets of labor and employment law. Companies seeking to hire a defense attorney for high-stakes workplace controversies rely on the firm deep industry bench and innovative litigation solutions.
Full-Spectrum Defense Across Employment and Labor Matters
The Dallas attorneys of Ogletree Deakins represent employers in state and federal courts, before the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Department of Labor. Key areas of legal defense include:
- Workplace discrimination and harassment defense: Defending employers against allegations involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
- Wage and hour class and collective actions: Managing complex litigation involving worker misclassification, overtime disputes, and off-the-clock claims under federal and state wage statutes.
- Wrongful termination and retaliation litigation: Defeating retaliatory discharge lawsuits and whistleblower actions brought under federal and Texas state statutes.
- Traditional labor relations: Guiding management through union elections, collective bargaining negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.
- Workplace safety and OSHA defense: Assisting management during investigations, regulatory inspections, and citation challenges before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
- Trade secrets and non-compete agreements: Enforcing restrictive covenants, safeguarding intellectual property, and resolving business litigation arising from executive departures.
Proactive Compliance, Policy Creation, and HR Training
Recognizing that preventative counsel minimizes protracted court battles, Ogletree Deakins partners closely with in-house legal departments, executives, and human resources leadership across Dallas and North Texas. The firm delivers comprehensive workplace training, conducts internal compliance audits, and crafts robust employee handbooks that align with evolving labor standards. From artificial intelligence workplace policies and executive compensation structures to cross-border immigration needs, the practice equips employers to operate compliantly while focusing on business expansion.
Nationally Acclaimed Counsel Tailored to Texas Employers
Consistently honored by Chambers USA, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, and The Legal 500 as an international leader in management-side employment defense, Ogletree Deakins combines the depth of an elite international network with localized Texas courtroom experience. Whether handling an urgent labor injunction, conducting a confidential corporate inquiry, or defending a multi-million-dollar class action, the Dallas team delivers responsive, data-driven advocacy. Organizations seeking to find experienced labor defense counsel can contact the Dallas Preston Road office to schedule a legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the prestigious and highly desirable Preston Center submarket in North Dallas, situated within close proximity to major thoroughfares.
Building Location
This is a 10-story Class A office tower known as the Preston Commons West Tower (built in 1986). It is part of an iconic three-building office park that has undergone extensive, award-winning renovations and is situated near Christ the King Catholic Parish.
Parking Details
Visitors have access to a three-level public parking garage with surface visitor parking and reserved covered parking options available on site.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 237 (Inbound - Downtown Dallas); nearest stop is at Preston @ Wentwood - S - NS.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the modern, luxurious main lobby of the Preston Commons West Tower. Take the high-speed passenger elevator up to the 5th floor, where you will find the law office located in Suite 500.