Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 5
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+1 214 743 4500Chambers Review
DLA Piper LLP is a strong choice to advise employers on complex labor and employment disputes including noncompetition, discrimination, and wage and hour claims. The group also offers day-to-day employment counseling and supports clients with transactional employment concerns. The firm offers strength across Texas with offices in Dallas, Houston and Austin, and clients further benefit from the firm's vast nationwide reach and ability to work on cross-state mandates.
Strengths
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"I get incredible advice at the drop of a hat from a team that understands our business."
"Regardless of the issues, the employment team has the depth of experience and knowledge to address any issues we seek guidance on."
"DLA Piper are highly responsive and we consistently receive top-quality service."
"Engaging with DLA Piper has been an invaluable decision for our company. Their ability to navigate complex and sophisticated matters has proven them to be an indispensable partner."
"They have an expansive team that helps on all necessary items. The team is very knowledgeable and friendly, and knows their area of expertise well."
"DLA Piper defended The Human Rights Campaign and The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) after a race discrimination lawsuit was filed by the former president of the HRC."
"I get incredible advice at the drop of a hat from a team that understands our business."
"Regardless of the issues, the employment team has the depth of experience and knowledge to address any issues we seek guidance on."
"DLA Piper are highly responsive and we consistently receive top-quality service."
"Engaging with DLA Piper has been an invaluable decision for our company. Their ability to navigate complex and sophisticated matters has proven them to be an indispensable partner."
"They have an expansive team that helps on all necessary items. The team is very knowledgeable and friendly, and knows their area of expertise well."
"DLA Piper defended The Human Rights Campaign and The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) after a race discrimination lawsuit was filed by the former president of the HRC."
Notable Practitioners
Marc Katz acts on behalf of employers in a range of contentious matters, with particular strength in trade secret and breach of contract disputes.
"Marc is superb. He is well respected and handles some of the most high-profile trials in the Dallas county."
"Marc can provide advice and counsel on a first call and often expands the scope into areas we may not have considered based on his prior experience. He is very professional and a subject matter expert."
"Marc is always available and provides keen business advice. He is a fantastic lawyer."
Michael W. Massiatte provides clients with advice and counsel on a range of employment matters, including commercial transactions, corporate compliance and employee and labor relations. He also advises on workplace safety and OSHA matters.
"Michael is a smart and practical employment lawyer. He is highly responsive and creative."
"Michael is wonderful to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP (US)
Texas