Fisher Phillips Blog Selected to Top 75 Health and Safety Blogs
Feedspot recognizes Fisher Phillips for contributing to workplace health and safety. - November 11, 2017
Fisher Phillips Named to US News 2018 Best Law Firms
Fisher Phillips announced today that the law firm has been named to the 2018 Best Law Firms by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®. The firm received “Tier 1 Rankings” for its Employment and Labor Law Practices as well as its Labor and Employment Litigation Practice. Additionally, 19 of the... - November 03, 2017
Employers Turn to Attorneys for Advice in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
With hurricane disaster stories all over the news and tornado season looming in February, it’s important for every employer to create a natural disaster plan today. - September 20, 2017
Fisher Phillips Recognized for Leading Collaboration by BTI Consulting Group
Fisher Phillips, with offices in Dallas and Houston, is one of 54 law firms chosen nationally by BTI Consulting Group for Leading Collaboration. - August 16, 2017
Make Sure Your Summer Dress Code Isn't Too Hot To Handle
With temperatures soaring, employees are baring more skin. Employees and employers alike will want to know more about how company dress codes -- from tattoos to tank tops -- impacts them. The key is consistency and communication. - July 21, 2017
Fisher Phillips Named Dallas Business Journal's 2017 Best Places to Work in North Texas
The Dallas office of Fisher Phillips, a leading labor and employment law firm in the United States, has been named to the Dallas Business Journal’s 2017 Best Places to Work in North Texas list. The Best Place to Work Program has showcased exceptional North Texas organizations for the last 15... - June 30, 2017
Fisher Phillips to Host Workshop to Address Substance Abuse and Mental Conditions in the Workplace; Over 25% of U.S. Employees Are in Need of Mental Health Services
Over 25% of U.S. Employees Are in Need of Mental Health Services. Fisher Phillips will host a a Lunch and Learn series on July 13/August 24 at Maggiano’s at NorthPark to help guide employers on how to approach substance abuse and mental conditions in the workplace. - June 30, 2017
Fisher Phillips Warns Employers: Don’t Let a Little Holiday Cheer Land Your Company in Court
80% of Employers Will Host a Holiday Celebration in 2016 - December 17, 2016
Fisher Phillips Launches Pay Equity Practice Group
Attorneys address employer concerns over pay equity issues. - December 07, 2016
Employers on the Front Line of Protecting Veterans in the Workforce
Fisher Phillips Reminds Employers of Their Duties to Our Servicemen and Women this Veterans Day Nearly One Million Veterans in Texas Civilian Labor Force Veterans Day holds significant importance in Texas, as it leads the nation in employing military veterans with an estimated 926,000 veterans... - November 09, 2016
Fisher Phillips Named to 2017 Best Law Firms by U.S. – News Best Lawyers
Dallas Office Receives Tier 1 Metropolitan Ranking for Fourth Consecutive Year - November 02, 2016
Lariza Pruneda Hebert Joins the San Antonio Office of Fisher Phillips
The San Antonio office of Fisher Phillips announced today that Lariza Pruneda Hebert joined the firm as an associate attorney. Fisher Phillips is a leading management-side labor and employment law firm with 33 offices nationwide. The San Antonio native comes to Fisher Phillips from a large San... - October 19, 2016
Fisher Phillips San Antonio to Host Labor and Employment Law Seminar on October 14 at Maggiano's
What: Attorneys in the San Antonio office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips will present a one-day seminar, “From Start to Finish: Managing Employees Without Finishing at the Courthouse.” The seminar will prepare employers for employment law changes and... - September 25, 2016
Hunting for Pokémon at Work May Leave You Hunting for a Job
Nearly 70% of Employees Polled in a Recent Survey Admit to Playing at Work - September 11, 2016
Fisher Phillips Houston to Host Full-Day Labor and Employment Law Seminar on September 16 at Hotel Sorella CityCentre
What: Attorneys in the Houston office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips will present a one-day seminar, “From Start to Finish: Managing Employees Without Finishing at the Courthouse.” The seminar will prepare employers for employment law changes and challenges in... - August 28, 2016
Three Fisher Phillips Texas Attorneys Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Michael V. Abcarian, Teresa S. Valderrama and Bob Kilgore Have Been Selected for This Honor - August 17, 2016
Fisher Phillips Dallas to Host Full-Day Labor and Employment Law Seminar on August 30th at the Dallas Arboretum
What: Attorneys in the Dallas office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips will present a one-day seminar, “From Start to Finish: Managing Employees Without Finishing at the Courthouse.” The seminar will prepare employers for employment law changes and challenges in... - August 12, 2016
Fisher Phillips Cautions Employers That OSHA Penalties Increase 78% on August 1
Repeat Violations Rise to $124,709 per Violation; OSHA Also Set to Upend Drug Testing Policies in November - August 03, 2016
Fisher Phillips Nearly Doubles the Size of Its Houston Office in Just Six Months
Collin G. Warren and Pamela D. Williams Join the Firm as Partners. - June 05, 2016
Four Fisher Phillips Attorneys in Texas Ranked Among Top in Chambers USA 2016
Michael V. Abcarian, Stephen J. Roppolo, Arthur V. Lambert and Teresa S. Valderrama Selected as Top Attorneys - May 29, 2016
Fisher & Phillips Partners with United Way to Host 2016 Nonprofit Employment Law Academy on April 21, 2016 in Houston
Attorneys Will Cover Topics from Discrimination Law to Leaves of Absence - April 21, 2016
Michael V. Abcarian Named to the Business Council for the Arts Board of Directors
Abcarian is the Managing Partner for the Dallas office of Fisher & Phillips. - March 23, 2016
Fisher & Phillips Announces Jeff Barnes and Mauro Ramirez Have Been Named to the 2016 List of Texas Rising Stars
The Houston office of Fisher & Phillips, a management-side labor and employment law firm, announced today that Jeff Barnes and Mauro Ramirez have been named to the 2016 Texas Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list. This exclusive list recognizes less than 3 percent of Texas lawyers. Additionally,... - March 06, 2016
Fisher & Phillips Offers Employers a Prescription for Treating Opioid Abuse in the Workplace
Nearly 2.1 Million Americans are Addicted to Opioids; Opioid Abuse Costs Employers More Than $25 Billion Annually - February 27, 2016
Fisher & Phillips Shares the Top Five Ways Office Romances Can Land Employers with a Date in Court
Sexual Harassment Charges Cost Employers More Than $208 Million in the Last Five Years. - February 11, 2016
Texas' New Open Carry Law Triggers Employers to Take Action
Fisher & Phillips Offers Employers Tips for Addressing Gun Policies in the Workplace - January 30, 2016
Fisher & Phillips Elects Janet A. Hendrick as Partner in the Dallas Office
The Dallas office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that Janet A. Hendrick has been elected to partner. Fisher & Phillips is a management-side labor and employment law firm with three Texas offices in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Hendrick... - January 07, 2016
Fisher & Phillips Reminds Private Employers of Their Duty to Serve and Protect Our Country’s Heroes as Veterans Day Approaches
Returning Veterans May be Entitled to Promotions and Raises Upon Return - November 08, 2015
Fisher & Phillips Announces Mayra Cuello Has Joined the Firm
The Houston office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, a management-side labor and employment law firm, announced today that Mayra Cuello has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Cuello comes to Fisher & Phillips with five years of experience representing employers in all aspects of labor and... - November 08, 2015
Fisher & Phillips Announces John A. Heller Has Joined the Firm
Fisher & Phillips Continues Texas Expansion. - October 23, 2015
Fisher & Phillips Celebrates 10 Years in Texas as a Leading Labor and Employment Law Firm
The Firm Opened its Dallas Office in 2005, followed by Houston and San Antonio. - October 21, 2015
Fisher & Phillips Expands Houston Office with the Addition of Two Attorneys
Teresa Valderrama and Jeff Barnes Bring Extensive Experience to the Labor and Employment Law Firm. - September 30, 2015
Fisher & Phillips Announces Two Attorneys in Its San Antonio Office Recognized as 2015 Texas Super Lawyers
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that Bob Kilgore, attorney in the San Antonio office and Stephen J. Roppolo, managing partner of the San Antonio and Houston offices, have been named to the 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list. Fisher & Phillips is a national management-side labor and employment law firm. Recognition in Super Lawyers demonstrates an exemplary degree of respect and professional achievement the lawyer has earned from peers, with no more than 5 percent of attorneys in Texas listed. - September 10, 2015
Stephen J. Roppolo, Managing Partner in the Houston Office of Fisher & Phillips, Recognized as a 2015 Texas Super Lawyer
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that Stephen J. Roppolo, managing partner of the Houston office, has been named to the 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list. Fisher & Phillips is a national management-side labor and employment law firm. Super Lawyer selections are based upon independent research and peer nominations from the Thomson Reuters-owned publication. - September 10, 2015
Machael V. Abcarian, Managing Partner of the Dallas Office of Fisher & Phillips, Recognized as a 2015 Texas Super Lawyer
The Dallas office of Fisher & Phillips LLP announced today that Michael V. Abcarian, who is the managing partner of the Dallas office, has been named to the 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list, marking the 11th consecutive year Abcarian has been selected for this honor. Fisher & Phillips is a... - September 10, 2015
Fisher & Phillips to Host Dallas Breakfast Academy on September 16
Attorneys Will Address Key Regulatory Changes and Developments in Workplace Rights - August 29, 2015
Court Rules in Favor of DOL's Rule to Make Home Care Providers Eligible for Minimum Wage and Overtime
Estimated 1.9 Million Companionship Workers Nationally to be Impacted by Rule. - August 28, 2015
Fisher & Phillips Announces Arthur V. Lambert as the Firm's Newest Partner in the Dallas Office
Fisher & Phillips Continues Texas Expansion. - August 21, 2015
Bob Kilgore in the San Antonio Office of Fisher & Phillips LLP Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2016
Second Consecutive Year Kilgore Has Been Selected for this Honor - August 19, 2015
Michael V. Abcarian, Managing Partner in the Dallas Office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2016
Fifth Consecutive Year Abcarian Has Been Selected for this Honor - August 19, 2015
Fisher & Phillips Announces Amy L. Strauss Has Joined the Firm
The Dallas office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, a management-side labor and employment law firm, announced today that Amy L. Strauss has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Strauss comes to Fisher & Phillips with eight years’ experience representing employers in all aspects of... - July 31, 2015
Fisher & Phillips Offers Employers Advice on Addressing Mental Illness in the Workplace
Approximately 833,000 Adults in Texas Suffer from Severe Mental Illness - May 24, 2015
Fisher & Phillips Announces That Meredith Dinkins Has Joined the Firm as an Associate
The San Antonio office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, a management-side labor and employment law firm, announced today that Meredith Dinkins has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Dinkins comes to Fisher & Phillips with five years of experience representing employers in all aspects of... - April 24, 2015
Employers Beware of Office Romance this Valentine's Day Fisher & Phillips' Attorneys Warn
Nearly 60 Percent of Professionals Report Engaging in Office Romance - February 12, 2015
For Valentine's Day, Fisher & Phillips Reminds Employers of Office Romance Risks
Workplace relationships have become increasingly common and more socially acceptable. Given the amount of time people spend at work and with their colleagues, it’s natural that personal relationships may develop. In fact, a 2014 survey by Vault.com revealed that 56 percent of male and female... - February 12, 2015
Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Advise Employers to Avoid the Spiked Eggnog at Holiday Parties
While many of us enjoy a little holiday cheer and a celebratory toast, the Houston office of national employer-side labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips warns that employers should beware of liabilities at office holiday events, as charges stemming from often-excessive alcohol... - December 18, 2014
Fisher & Phillips' Lunch and Learn with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
What: The Houston office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips is hosting an interactive Lunch and Learn program with experts from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to help educate HR professionals on preventing employment disputes that otherwise may end up in... - November 21, 2014
With Veterans Day Approaching, Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Warn Employers Against Dismissing Veterans as Wounded Workers
Nearly 50,000 Texas Veterans are Unemployed - November 09, 2014
Dallas Office of Fisher & Phillips Ranked Nationally in The 2015 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Second Year Fisher & Phillips’ Dallas Office has Received Tier 1 Ranking. - November 07, 2014
Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Encourage Employers to be Mindful of State Voting Laws as Elections Draw Near
This year’s election season is in full swing, with 14 million Texans now registered to vote, the highest number of registered voters in Texas history, according to a recent press release issued by the Texas Secretary of State. Fisher & Phillips LLP, a national labor and employment law... - October 30, 2014