Joel Shields - Waco, TX

Board-Certified Labor and Employment Law Advocacy in Waco

Confronting workplace injustice or sudden job termination can disrupt your entire career. Attorney Joel Shields delivers the formidable trial acumen needed to defend employee livelihoods throughout McLennan County. Practicing at Scanes Yelverton Talbert, LLP, Joel is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization-a distinction held by fewer than one percent of Texas attorneys. Having previously worked as an insurance claims adjuster, he possesses unique insight into how corporate defense teams evaluate liability and negotiate settlements. Whether you need to find a lawyer to confront unlawful employer retaliation or hire an attorney to examine executive contracts, Joel provides clear and decisive representation.

Assertive Representation in Wrongful Termination and Retaliation Claims

Losing your job unlawfully causes immediate emotional and financial hardship. As one of Central Texas's most trusted wrongful termination lawyers, Joel Shields confronts employers who discharge workers in violation of state or federal statutes. The practice litigates retaliation lawsuits involving whistleblowers, workers terminated after filing workers' compensation claims, and employees penalized for reporting illegal activity. Operating alongside experienced employment and labor lawyers, Joel pursues back pay, reinstatement, and mental anguish damages.

Aggressive Defense Against Workplace Discrimination and Harassment

Every employee is entitled to a workplace free from prejudice. As dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers, Joel Shields represents clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and in state and federal courts. His advocacy protects employees facing discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, disability, and pregnancy. Furthermore, as tenacious harassment lawyers, the firm handles hostile work environment and sexual harassment claims, ensuring bad corporate actors are held fully accountable.

Recovery of Unpaid Wages and Fair Labor Standards Act Enforcement

When employers cut corners by withholding rightful compensation, seasoned wage and hour lawyers step in to demand full payment. Joel Shields prosecutes overtime disputes, illegal off-the-clock work demands, and independent contractor misclassifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Having helped resolve multimillion-dollar collective actions for thousands of workers, he has the resources to take on large employers.

Employment Contracts, Severance Reviews, and Civil Trial Litigation

Beyond workplace disputes, Joel assists professionals with employment transactions. As skilled contract lawyers, the team drafts and evaluates executive severance packages, non-compete agreements, and non-disclosure covenants. Additionally, as seasoned accident and injury lawyers, the firm champions individuals harmed in severe car accident and truck accident collisions. If you need an urgent attorney to defend your workplace rights, contact Joel Shields at Scanes Yelverton Talbert, LLP today to request a free consultation.