Thorpe & Hatcher - Dallas, TX

Progressive Employment and Civil Rights Advocacy in Dallas, Texas

For decades, Thorpe and Hatcher has served as a dedicated shield for workers, families, and individuals standing up against corporate employers and institutional unfairness. Located on Greenville Avenue in Dallas, the boutique practice operates on an uncompromising principle: the founding attorneys never represent corporate employers or insurance entities. Instead, attorneys Carla S. Hatcher-licensed in 1984 following her graduation from the University of Texas School of Law-and Steven B. Thorpe-Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law-dedicate their advocacy exclusively to injured and aggrieved individuals. Whether confronting discrimination or seeking to hire an employment lawyer after an unlawful discharge, clients receive skilled and compassionate trial representation.

Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Litigation

Unlawful discrimination damages professional careers and individual dignity. As experienced workplace discrimination lawyers and harassment lawyers, Thorpe and Hatcher defends workers under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code. Key areas of advocacy include:

• Sexual Harassment: Holding employers accountable for hostile work environments, quid pro quo demands, inappropriate physical conduct, and failures by human resources to investigate reported abuses.
• Racial and National Origin Bias: Challenging disparities in promotion, unequal pay, selective disciplinary enforcement, and discriminatory job termination.
• Disability and Medical Discrimination: Securing reasonable workplace accommodations and challenging employers who terminate workers due to medical leave, injuries, or pregnancy.
• Age Discrimination: Representing experienced workers disproportionately targeted during corporate restructurings and biased workforce reductions.

Wrongful Termination and Whistleblower Retaliation

Although Texas is an at-will employment state, employers cannot terminate workers for unlawful or discriminatory motives. Serving as experienced wrongful termination lawyers, Thorpe and Hatcher advocates for individuals discharged in violation of statutory protections, public policy exceptions, or retaliation guidelines. Attorney Carla S. Hatcher is closely associated with the National Whistleblower Center, bringing substantial acumen to cases where workers suffer retaliatory discharge after reporting corporate fraud, regulatory non-compliance, or unsafe working conditions.

Workers' Compensation and On-the-Job Injury Claims

A catastrophic workplace injury can suddenly jeopardize a family's livelihood. Combining extensive employment background with personal injury trial experience, Thorpe and Hatcher serves as seasoned accident and injury lawyers and workers' compensation lawyers. With Steven B. Thorpe holding Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, the firm guides injured workers through complex compensation claims, seeking coverage for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost wage benefits. For injuries involving third-party negligence or non-subscribing employers, the firm aggressively pursues civil damages in court.

Compassionate Legal Counsel on a Contingency Fee Basis

Thorpe and Hatcher believes that access to the justice system should never be restricted by financial standing. The firm handles employment and personal injury litigation on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients incur no legal fees unless a financial recovery is obtained through trial or settlement. If you are experiencing workplace injustice and need to find an employment lawyer in Dallas who will put your interests first, contact Thorpe and Hatcher today for a comprehensive case consultation.