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Representing Clients in Employment Law Matters
At The Scharfman Law Firm, PLLC, clients have come to expect the highest level of professionalism, service and representation in employment law matters. The firm represents clients in various employment law matters before many federal and state trial and appellate courts, federal, state and local agencies and in arbitrations and mediations.
Ian Scharfman:
- Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- Repeatedly named as one of “The Best Lawyers in America” in 2012-2024 by Best Lawyers (in America), which is by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
- Repeatedly named a “Super Lawyer,” in 2003-2005, 2008-2024, which recognition is a Thomson Reuters Service.
- Repeatedly named as one of Houston’s “Top Lawyers” in 2005-2007, 2011, 2013-2016 by H Texas Magazine.
- Repeatedly named as a “Top Lawyer” in 2016-2017, 2019-2022 by Houstonia Magazine.
- “AV Preeminent” rated by Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.)
Areas of Practice
Discrimination, Harassment, and Discharge
Age Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Discharge in Violation of Texas Public Policy / Refusing to Perform an Illegal Act
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Gender Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
National Origin Discrimination
Race Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
Wrongful Termination
Retaliation
Commercial Driver Anti-Retaliation Protections
Retaliation
Whistleblower
Workers’ Compensation Retaliation
Wage, Hour, and Benefits
Benefits Denial / Termination to Prevent Vesting
Wage / Hour / Overtime Pay
Employment Contracts/Non-Competition Provisions
Employment Contracts
Non-Competition / Non-Solicitation Provisions
Severance Agreements
