Chambers and Partners USA

Texas Labor & Employment (Band 3)

According to Chambers USA 2012:

THE FIRM This firm is traditionally known for its union-related work, but has recently sought to broaden its offering. In the past year, the team has defended clients during a number of different cases and collective action suits. The group advises clients on wage issues, ERISA actions, breach of contract cases, and labor policy and contract drafting, among other matters. Nationwide companies, including Levi Strauss & Co, Overstock.com, and Wells Fargo, seek out the team for their labor and employment needs.

Sources say: “They do high-quality work and offer a good overall service.”

KEY INDIVIDUALS Bob Sheeder is a Dallas-based attorney with over 35 years of experience. He is well respected in the market, with one source characterizing him as “very impressive and smart – he is a tough, strong litigator.” Sheeder has recently led the team on a number of breach of contract and discrimination cases.

Amy Karff Halevy wins plaudits within the market, and is regarded as “a bright attorney” with “a good practice.” She recently provided labor law compliance advice and defense counsel in discrimination cases to several major companies.

Tullos Wells is hailed as “a trusted adviser: clients instantly trust his judgment in getting to the nub of the matter.” He served as lead attorney during the firm’s work with Spurs Sports & Entertainment, providing labor and employment, intellectual property and contract advice.

James Kizziar is known as a go-to attorney for the healthcare sector’s labor and employment needs, and regularly advises a range of healthcare facilities. One source deems him “an excellent legal practitioner, a good communicator and a creative problem solver.”