Employment
Handbooks, separations, non-competes, and advice before a decision rather than after one.
01In practice
Almost every expensive employment matter we see began with a decision made on a Friday afternoon without a phone call. The decision was often defensible — the way it was carried out was not.
Clients on a retainer call us before, which is why their matters are smaller. That is the entire pitch.
02What that means
- Handbooks and policies
- Written to be followed rather than to be comprehensive.
- Separations
- Process and documentation handled before the conversation, not after.
- Restrictive covenants
- Non-competes that are enforceable in Texas — a narrower category than most forms assume.
Describe your matter.
A paragraph is enough to tell us whether we are the right firm. If we are not, we will say so and suggest who is.