Thomas S. Brandon, Jr., Attorney at Law - Fort Worth, TX

Distinguished Labor and Employment Counsel in Fort Worth

Managing personnel dynamics, mitigating regulatory liabilities, and defending complex commercial claims require veteran legal judgment. Located in City Center Tower II at 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3500, in Fort Worth, Thomas S. Brandon, Jr. is a managing member and executive committee leader at Whitaker Chalk Swindle and Schwartz PLLC. With a career spanning over five decades since graduating from Baylor University School of Law in 1973, Mr. Brandon represents employers, executives, healthcare facilities, and non-profits across Texas.

Admitted in Texas and California, attorney Thomas S. Brandon, Jr. pairs courtroom skill with practical dispute prevention. Whether an organization needs to hire an employment lawyer to defend against a workplace discrimination claim, conduct an internal investigation, or resolve a breach of contract controversy, Mr. Brandon delivers authoritative advocacy.

Core Areas of Legal Practice

Attorney Brandon concentrates on high-exposure legal matters where corporate reputation, executive continuity, and statutory compliance intersect.

Labor and Employment Law Defense

Employers face strict regulatory oversight and substantial exposure from employment disputes. Mr. Brandon provides aggressive defense and preventive counsel across all employment matters:

• Defending management against charges of workplace discrimination, racial bias, and gender discrimination before the EEOC and Texas Workforce Commission.
• Litigating sexual harassment and hostile work environment allegations in state and federal courts.
• Defending claims of wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, and executive contract disputes.
• Resolving FLSA wage and hour controversies, overtime disputes, and worker misclassification claims.
• Enforcing non-disclosure agreements, non-solicitation covenants, and non-compete provisions.

Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes

When commercial relationships unravel, Mr. Brandon provides seasoned dispute resolution that aligns with overarching business objectives:

• Prosecuting and defending breach of contract claims, lease disputes, and partnership dissolutions.
• Representing corporate officers and directors against allegations of fiduciary breaches.
• Litigating commercial controversies in state district courts and federal jurisdictions.

Non-Profit Organizations and Religious Institutions

For more than forty years, Thomas S. Brandon, Jr. has served as a preeminent legal authority for non-profit entities, charitable foundations, universities, and churches:

• Advising religious organizations on tax exemption compliance and property tax matters.
• Structuring non-profit corporate governance, bylaws, and fiduciary oversight.
• Litigating First Amendment constitutional protections and religious liberty issues.
• Guiding universities and healthcare organizations through administrative disputes.

Exemplary Honors and Professional Recognition

Mr. Brandon is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for employment law and labor litigation and has been named a Top Attorney in labor and employment by Fort Worth Magazine for more than twenty consecutive years. He is also recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in non-profit law and a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine. He has co-authored published works on institutional dispute resolution and governance.

Consult with Thomas S. Brandon, Jr.

Securing experienced legal counsel is essential to safeguarding organizational stability and resolving sensitive employment challenges. Contact Whitaker Chalk Swindle and Schwartz PLLC in Fort Worth to schedule a formal consultation with attorney Thomas S. Brandon, Jr.