Paulo B McKeeby

Paulo counsels employers and represents them in employment-related litigation and arbitrations in Texas and in other states.

Paulo works on litigation involving noncompete clauses, trade secrets, independent contractors, and executive contract negotiations and disputes. Paulo advises clients on the enforcement of noncompete provisions in various states and in drafting and negotiating noncompete agreements.

He also focuses on multi-jurisdictional disputes involving complex choice of law, venue and jurisdictional issues.

Paulo’s wage and hour practice involves defending employers in collective and single plaintiff lawsuits under the Fair Labor Standards Act and its state law equivalents.

Paulo represents clients in cases where independent contractors have challenged their classification and claimed employee status, e.g., under the FLSA. Paulo also advises clients in drafting independent contractor agreements and policies.

Paulo’s executive compensation practice involves negotiating and drafting agreements as well as representing clients in executive termination and related cases.

Paulo has represented clients in a variety of jurisdictions, including the federal appellate courts in Texas and California.