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James H. Kizziar Jr.
Partner
Assistant
Diana Winkler210.299.3524
Practicing law since 1978, Jim Kizziar represents and counsels the managers and owners of diverse companies and business entities in all aspects of labor and employment law, before federal and state agencies and the courts. His practice includes litigation and preventive counseling of management on issues such as discrimination, harassment, union organizing and wage-hour issues.
Mr. Kizziar conducts employment law training for executives, managers and supervisors. He also is a lecturer and prolific writer on labor law issues, and served on the editorial board of the Texas Labor Letter. Mr. Kizziar co-authored a chapter, "Risk Management Issues in Employment" for the American Hospital Association's Risk Management Handbook for Health Care Facilities. He co-authored a resource guide, Human Resources Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Apartment Professionals, for the National Apartment Association. Mr. Kizziar serves as special counsel for labor and employment matters for the Texas Apartment Association.
Publications and Speeches
Panelist, "Developments in Disability Discrimination Law," Texas Bar CLE – 20th Annual Advanced Employment Law Course, January 26, 2012, Dallas, TX.
"The Breakfast Caper Disciplinary Consistency," Texas Apartment Association Newsletter, October 2009.
"Driving Without Incident Is Not Necessarily Driving Safely," Texas Apartment Association Newsletter, September 2009.
"Revised I-9 Form Goes Into Effect," Texas Apartment Association Newsletter, June 2009.
"New COBRA Amendments," Texas Apartment Association Newsletter, May 2009.
"When Grown-Ups Act Like Children: The Importance Of Consistency In Disciplinary Actions," Texas Apartment Association Newsletter, April 2009.
"Congress Expands FMLA to Provide Leave for Family of Service Members," SAHRMA Update, March 2008.
"EEOC Provides Guidance on Lawful Employer Testing and Screening of Applicants," Texas Land Title Association Newsletter, December 16, 2007.
"2007 Federal and State Legislation Changes Laws for Employers," Texas Apartment Association Newsletter, October 24, 2007.
"Texas Legislature Wraps Up 80th Session: New Laws Employers Need To Know," Texas Land Title Association Newsletter, August 22, 2007.
"New Rules Regarding Social Security 'No Match' Letters," August 2007.
"The Association Provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Employers' Reasonable Accommodation Obligations," May 22, 2006.
"Developments in Disability Discrimination," UTCLE, May 18, 2006.
Education
J.D., Duke University School of Law, 1976
B.A., magna cum laude, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1973
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia
Texas
Court Admissions
U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 5th, 10th, 11th and District of Columbia Circuits
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
Certifications
Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Labor and Employment Law
Affiliations
State Bar of Texas
Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Federal Bar Association, National Council, Past Member
Federal Bar Association, San Antonio Chapter, Past President
San Antonio Human Resources Management Association, Past Officer and Board Member
Noteworthy
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Labor & Employment, 2011
Best Lawyers in America, Labor and Employment Law, 2003-2011
Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, 2008 and 2009
Texas Super Lawyers, 2003-2010
Scene in SA: San Antonio's Best Lawyers, Labor and Employment Law, 2005-2007
