A law firm dedicated to representing employees in Brownsville, Texas in employment-related matters.

Practice Areas

Employees:

• Discrimination
• Sexual Harassment
• Fired After On-The-Job Injury
• EEOC Claims
• Overtime/Wage Disputes
• Family Medical Leave Act Disputes
• Government Fraud Cases
• Independent Contractors
• Whistleblower Claims
• Discriminatory Harassment
• TWC Unemployment Claims
• Other Employment Related Claims

Executives:

• Employment Contracts
• Severance Package Review
• Non-Compete Agreements and Non-Solicitation Agreements

Brownsville, Texas Wrongful Termination Attorney
Wrongful dismissal, also called wrongful termination or wrongful discharge, is a legal phrase describing a situation in which an employee's contract of employment has been terminated by the employer in circumstances where the termination breaches one or more terms of the contract of employment, or a statute provision in employment law. It follows that the scope for wrongful dismissal varies according to the terms of the employment contract.

Welcome to the website of The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Goldberg. The law firm is dedicated to representing employees in employment-related matters in Brownsville, Texas. Jeffrey A Goldberg is an AV-Rated preeminent lawyer, and is Board Certified in Labor and Employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Goldberg represents employees and executives in a variety of employment-related matters throughout the State of Texas. The law office handles employment related claims and lawsuits in Brownsville, Texas. Jeffrey A. Goldberg has a proven track record of winning cases and reaching successful settlements. In fact, Jeffrey A. Goldberg is listed in Best Lawyers in America , a distinction limited to just 1% of the attorneys in America. Also, Jeffrey A. Goldberg has been named as one of the best lawyers in Texas by Texas Super Lawyer. If you believe you need our services, we invite you to contact us by email, phone or fax today.

Fired After On-The-Job Injury Brownsville, Texas
In Texas, an employer may not discriminate against, nor otherwise terminate, an employee who was injured on-the-job, reported the injury, or testified in a proceeding related to a job injury. If you were injured on-the-job, and the employer had workers' compensation insurance, the employer may not discriminate against you or terminate you because of the injury, or report of the injury.

TWC Unemployment Claims
If you have been fired or even forced to quit your job, for no reason or for an illegal reason, please contact our office so we may evaluate your circumstances in order to assist you in obtaining your unemployment benefits.

Family Medical Leave Act Disputes
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects employees who take up to 12 weeks of leave for their own serious health condition or to care for the serious health condition of their child, parent or spouse. The 12 weeks does not have to be taken consecutively, but may be taken intermittently over a one-year period. It is illegal for an employer to discharge or discriminate against an employee for taking family leave.

For more details about our firm, please visit our About the Firm, Meet the Attorneys, and Practice Areas sections. Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to working with you to meet your employment-related legal needs.