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Bell Nunnally & Martin

Labor & Employment

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From issues of executive mobility to employment policies and claims of misconduct, our experienced attorneys assist business owners in managing the day-to-day maze of laws governing the workplace. Recognizing that employment problems can, and frequently do, turn into lawsuits, our employment lawyers also bring considerable courtroom prowess as zealous advocates protecting clients’ interests.

Whether providing advice on a sticky personnel matter, setting up a company’s policies and procedures handbook or defending a collective-action overtime wage lawsuit with hundreds of claimants, our deep experience in state and federal employment matters help clients to mitigate the risk associated with their most important company asset – their people.

Our work includes providing advice and counsel, developing policies and procedures, ongoing compliance and litigation involving:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • Section 1981
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
  • Texas Commission on Human Rights Act
  • Texas Labor Code and other federal and state laws
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
  • Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA)
  • Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
  • Equal Pay Act
  • Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
  • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERA)
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Texas Payday Act

Clients (5)

  • Brinks Home Security
  • Dillard's
  • Lowe's
  • Macy's
  • Landry's Restaurants

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Labor & Employment - Texas

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP is a respected Dallas-based firm which undertakes complex labor and employment disputes work on behalf of employers. The firm is particularly well versed in handling discrimination claims and wage and hour disputes brought under state and federal law. Its expertise further covers workplace safety.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bell Nunnally & Martin secured a $6.4 million arbitration award for Texas Capital Bank in a dispute involving the former head of the bank’s homebuilder finance group, wherein the bank sued, citing violations of non-solicitation and confidentiality covenants.

Strengths

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  • We value the firm's excellent client service, responsiveness and its reliability. Its guidance while handling our legal matters always includes practical, real-world considerations.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Bell Nunnally & Martin goes the extra mile in trying to understand my business. It has creative ideas for discovery and provides first-class service.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The firm has expert knowledge of Texas employment law. Its attorneys are extremely capable and develop a case strategy at the outset that is well reasoned and customized to the claimant involved.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Bell Nunnally & Martin is always very responsive and delivers exceptional work.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The firm displays a command of the labor and employment landscape which gives us great confidence. The team is smart, thoughtful and hard-working.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alana Ackels
    Alana Ackels

    Alana Ackels

    Alana Ackels is a seasoned lawyer who advises management on the full gamut of employment issues, both contentious and advisory. Her recent experience includes litigation involving discrimination, employee misconduct and workplace safety issues.

    • Alana brings a calm, strategic approach to the most complex challenges, offering clear, actionable guidance that clients can trust.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Alana has taken the time to learn about our culture and how we operate. We trust her recommendations and have a lot of confidence in her.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Alana is a terrific partner to our business. She is exceptionally knowledgeable in the employment law space and provides consistently sound counsel.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Alana stands out as she combines deep legal expertise with a proactive, client-focused approach. She delivers clear answers and outlines the risks involved, tailoring her guidance to our unique needs.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • We appreciate her smooth collaboration with colleagues. Nothing falls through the cracks.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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