Employment · Dallas
Top Employment Lawyers in Dallas
Employment lawyers advise employees and employers on dismissal, discrimination, wage claims, contracts, non-competes and workplace investigations. This list compares 16 employment lawyers practising in Dallas on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 14 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 16
- 12 verified licences
- 75%
- average years in practice
- 12
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Patrick Patel
VerifiedOf Counsel
Rowe Law Group26 yrs in practice4.7(20)EmploymentFamilySpeaks English, Mandarin
- 2
Noah Rahman
VerifiedAssociate
Merritt & Quill LLP22 yrs in practice4.0(2)EmploymentCriminal DefenseReal EstateSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 3
Camila K. Takahashi
VerifiedSenior Associate
Brook & Kensington LLP22 yrs in practice4.6(10)Real EstateEmployment - 4
Samuel E. Nordstrom
Out of dateSenior Associate
Quill Law Group13 yrs in practice3.9(7)EmploymentSpeaks English, Portuguese
- 5
Adaeze Ellison
VerifiedOf Counsel
Quill Law Group27 yrs in practice4.3(12)FamilyEmploymentSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 6
Laura Feldman
VerifiedManaging Partner
Rowe Law Group19 yrs in practice3.6(6)EmploymentBusinessImmigrationSpeaks English, Spanish
- 7
Daniel Castellano
VerifiedManaging Partner
Brook & Kensington LLP2 yrs in practice3.7(10)EmploymentDivorceImmigrationSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 8
Gabriel E. Castellano
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
15 yrs in practice5.0(1)DivorceEmploymentPersonal Injury - 9
Adaeze R. Zielinski
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
31 yrs in practice4.8(11)Child CustodyCriminal DefenseEmployment+2 moreSpeaks English, Arabic
- 10
Rachel Moreau
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Sterling & Linden LLP23 yrs in practiceBusinessEmploymentReal Estate - 11
Daniel Kearney
VerifiedSenior Associate
Quill Law Group20 yrs in practice3.0(2)BusinessEmploymentFamily+1 moreSpeaks English, Vietnamese
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How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Dallas legal resources
- State Bar of Texas
Find-a-lawyer directory with licence status.
- Dallas Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
Choosing a employment lawyer
Confirm whether the lawyer represents employees, employers, or both, as this shapes their perspective. Ask about deadlines for administrative complaints, which can be short.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be fired without a reason?
In many places employment is "at will", but dismissals for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons are unlawful. Rules differ significantly between countries.
Should I sign a severance agreement right away?
Take time to have it reviewed. Severance agreements often waive important rights, and some laws give you a minimum review period.