Gaul & Dumont - San Antonio, TX

Decades of Groundbreaking Employment Law Advocacy at Gaul & Dumont

Standing up to an employer in the face of workplace injustice demands exceptional legal tenacity, proven courtroom trial experience, and deep statutory knowledge. Founded in 1995, Gaul & Dumont is one of San Antonio's most respected boutique employment litigation firms, exclusively championing the rights of employees across South Texas. Guided by senior partner Malinda Gaul and partner Kala Dumont, the firm has established a stellar track record across federal district courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Malinda Gaul, licensed in Texas since 1982, has served as Chair of the State Bar of Texas Labor and Employment Law Section and President of the Texas Employment Lawyers Association. Kala Dumont is known for securing landmark relief in high-profile discrimination cases, including multi-hundred-thousand-dollar federal consent decrees. Whether you need to hire an experienced workplace discrimination lawyer or seek a dedicated wrongful termination attorney, Gaul & Dumont provides aggressive, principled advocacy to vindicate your rights.

Resolute Workplace Discrimination and Equal Pay Litigation

Workplace prejudice denies employees fair opportunities and dignity. Gaul & Dumont has spent decades battling institutional inequality under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Equal Pay Act:

• Sex Discrimination and Equal Pay: Litigating complex sex discrimination claims, addressing systemic bonus and pay disparities, and fighting against glass ceiling barriers in corporate and retail environments.
• Hostile Work Environment and Harassment: Protecting employees from severe or pervasive sexual harassment, racial slurs, and abusive workplace cultures that employers permit or ignore.
• Disability Discrimination and ADA Accommodation: Enforcing worker rights to reasonable accommodations and defending against discriminatory rejections or demotions based on medical conditions.
• Age and Race Discrimination: Challenging discriminatory terminations, biased promotion practices, and corporate restructuring schemes designed to push out older or minority workers.

Wrongful Termination, Retaliation, and Federal Civil Rights

Employers frequently retaliate when an employee dares to assert their legal rights. Gaul & Dumont aggressively prosecutes retaliation claims to hold employers accountable for illegal reprisals:

• Whistleblower and Retaliatory Discharge: Representing public and private sector employees fired or penalized for reporting unlawful misconduct, fraud, or occupational safety violations.
• EEOC and Administrative Practice: Guiding clients through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Texas Workforce Commission administrative charge processes and conciliation hearings.
• Federal Employee Representation: Handling Title VII and Merit Systems Protection Board disputes for federal civil service personnel across Bexar County military installations and agencies.
• Employment Contract and Severance Negotiation: Reviewing and negotiating executive severance agreements, non-compete clauses, and employment contracts to maximize compensation and protect careers.

Prestigious Honors and Unwavering Commitment to Justice

The attorneys of Gaul & Dumont are celebrated leaders within the legal profession and broader community. Malinda Gaul holds the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Furthermore, she has been inducted into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame and served as National Vice Chair of the American Association of University Women. Located on East Euclid Avenue near downtown San Antonio, the practice is ADA accessible and provides American Sign Language and Deaf and Hard of Hearing translation support to ensure complete accessibility for all clients. When you urgently need to find a seasoned labor and employment lawyer or consult a dedicated workplace civil rights advocate, Gaul & Dumont offers unmatched experience to fight for your future.