Carter Law Group
Practice focus: Employment discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment
Female-owned plaintiffs' firm representing survivors of catastrophic injury, sexual assault, and employment discrimination.
- Fee structure
- Contingency
Fired for the wrong reason in Texas? At-will isn't a license to discriminate.
Top 10 Wrongful Termination Lawyers in Dallas
Texas is an at-will state — employers can fire for any reason or no reason. But they cannot fire for an illegal reason: discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, TCHRA), retaliation for protected activity (FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, whistleblowing), or refusal to perform an illegal act (Sabine Pilot).
These 10 Dallas plaintiff-side employment firms know the EEOC, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the federal courts.
How we picked these 10: We reviewed published verdicts and settlements, peer rankings (Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, Avvo), client review patterns, and bar association recognition. Firms that appeared consistently across independent sources made the list. We do not accept payment for placement, and we do not write sponsored reviews. More on our methodology →
Hersh Law Firm, PC
Practice focus: Wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment litigation
Barry Hersh delivers strategic advice and litigation solutions for wrongful termination and complex employment matters.
- Fee structure
- Contingency
- Free consultation
- Free
Stacy Cole Law, P.C.
Practice focus: Discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, unpaid wages
Represents both employees and employers in workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
- Fee structure
- Contingency
- Free consultation
- Initial $
Kilgore & Kilgore, PLLC
Practice focus: Employment, sexual harassment, wrongful termination
Long-established Dallas firm pursuing favorable resolution of workplace claims under state and federal law.
- Fee structure
- Hourly / Contingency
- Free consultation
- Initial $
Jackson Spencer Law, PLLC
Practice focus: Sexual harassment, wrongful termination, discrimination
DFW boutique with strong client reviews on sexual harassment and discrimination cases.
- Fee structure
- Contingency
- Free consultation
- Free
Wood Edwards LLP
Practice focus: Employment plaintiff, wrongful termination, retaliation
Dallas plaintiff-side employment boutique with strong trial bench.
- Fee structure
- Contingency
- Free consultation
- Initial $
Rob Wiley, P.C.
Practice focus: Employment, wrongful termination, retaliation, FLSA
Long-established Dallas employee-side firm with multi-state employment practice.
- Fee structure
- Contingency
- Free consultation
- Free
Scott Gilmore Thompson Law
Practice focus: Employment plaintiff, FMLA, wrongful termination
Dallas plaintiff-side employment practice. Strong FMLA and FLSA bench.
- Fee structure
- Contingency
- Free consultation
- Free
Wiley Walsh, P.C.
Practice focus: Plaintiff employment, wage and hour, discrimination
Texas-wide plaintiff employment practice with Dallas presence.
- Fee structure
- Contingency
- Free consultation
- Free
Ross Law Group
Practice focus: Employment plaintiff, wage theft, retaliation
Dallas plaintiff-side employment firm with focused FLSA wage-theft bench.
- Fee structure
- Contingency
- Free consultation
- Free
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Request Free Consultation →What to expect from a Dallas wrongful termination case
EEOC charge filed within 300 days. Right-to-sue letter, then federal court. Cases settle in 12-24 months. Damages: lost wages, emotional distress, attorney fees.
What does a wrongful termination lawyer in Dallas cost?
Most plaintiff firms work on contingency (33-40%). Some take retainer-plus-contingency. Statutory fee-shifting in Title VII cases — employer pays your fees if you win.
Red flags to watch for when picking a wrongful termination lawyer in Dallas
The legal directory you find on Google has thousands of Dallas wrongful termination firms. Most are competent. A few are problematic. The patterns to avoid:
Guaranteed outcomes. No ethical attorney can guarantee a result. If a firm promises a specific recovery, dismissal, or visa approval, walk away.
The disappearing partner. You meet a senior partner at intake, then never speak to them again. The case is handled by an unsupervised junior or a paralegal. Ask in writing who will be your day-to-day attorney.
Pressure to sign immediately. Reputable firms give you the retainer in writing, time to read it, and the option to take it home. High-pressure intake is almost always a sign of a volume mill, not a craftsperson's practice.
No verifiable track record. The firm should be able to point to verdicts, settlements, peer rankings, or bar association recognition. "We've helped thousands of clients" is marketing copy. Specific numbers, named cases, and third-party rankings are evidence.
Vague fee terms. "Don't worry about cost" is a red flag. Every legitimate Dallas lawyer will give you a written engagement letter with the fee structure, what's covered, what triggers extra charges, and what happens if you fire them.
10 questions to ask in your free consultation
Most Dallas firms on this list offer a free initial consultation. Use it. Bring a list of questions and write down the answers. Compare across at least two firms before you sign.
- Who, specifically, will handle my case day-to-day? Get a name. Get an email.
- How many cases like mine have you handled in the last three years? You want a number, not a brochure line.
- What is your fee, and what does it cover? Get the answer in writing before you sign.
- What case expenses am I responsible for, and when? Out-of-pocket costs surprise people. Ask now.
- What is the realistic range of outcomes for a case like mine? A good lawyer will give you a range. A bad one will promise the high end.
- How long will it take? Honest estimate, with the assumptions stated.
- Who else might be involved? Experts? Co-counsel? Larger cases routinely involve outside experts. Know who's on the team.
- How and how often will I hear from you? Email-only? Calls? Monthly updates? Set the expectation now.
- What happens if I want to change lawyers later? Rules allow it; the fee is sorted between firms. Make sure you understand the mechanics.
- What's the worst-case outcome for my case? A lawyer who refuses to discuss downside risk is selling you something.
What's specific about a wrongful termination case in Dallas
Dallas is its own market. The procedure, the courts, and the strategy are city- and state-specific in ways that matter to your outcome.
Local courthouses matter. Dallas County District Courts at the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas have judges, calendars, and procedures that shape how cases move. A firm that knows the local courthouse has an advantage.
Filing deadlines are strict. Notice of Claim windows for cases against the City or County, Statute of Limitations periods, and pre-suit certification requirements vary by case type and are unforgiving. A missed deadline often means a lost case — full stop.
Local procedure rules matter. Each court has its own forms, motion practice, and judge preferences. The right Dallas firm will know not just the law, but the unwritten rules of the courthouse you'll be in.
Local plaintiffs/defendants do well in front of local juries. Verdict patterns vary by venue, and a trial-capable firm uses venue strategically.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file?
EEOC charge: 300 days from termination. State (TWC) charge: 180 days. Don't wait.
What's protected?
Race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40+), disability, pregnancy, genetic info, plus FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, jury duty, military service.
What's Sabine Pilot?
Texas common law cause of action — fired for refusing to perform an illegal act.
Is harassment the same?
Different claim but related. Sexual harassment requires severity/pervasiveness.
Can I sue for emotional distress?
Yes — Title VII and TCHRA both allow.
Related reading
One last thing. Choosing a lawyer is personal. Read the reviews. Call two or three firms before you sign. Ask each one: How many cases like mine have you taken to verdict in the last three years? The answer tells you everything. — The LawFirmSquare team