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With several decades of employment law experience, Scott Gilmore Thompson will work hard to make sure you are represented fairly and get the justice you deserve. Get in touch with the firm today.

Dallas Employment Lawyers

Simple, Straightforward & Honest Representation

Scott Gilmore Thompson has one focus: advocating for employees. That’s it. With nearly three decades of experience representing large companies, our experienced attorneys have now made it their mission to help individual employees from all walks of life without direct cost to them.

Scott Gilmore Thompson represents clients who want to file cases for employment discrimination; failure to provide necessary wages, denial of accommodation and medical leave. Scott Gilmore Thompson is the premier employment law firm in Dallas for any employee who needs a first-rate professional advocate.

Scott Gilmore Thompson represents employees in many different employment disputes. Many of the firm's cases wind up before federal and state agencies.

Cases that don’t fall under the purview of the major relevant agencies often wind up in both state and federal courts, often as individual cases, but our trial attorneys also have the legal skill and experience to represent workers in collective actions, class actions, and complex litigation.

Contact our Dallas employment trial attorneys at (214) 238-8444 or online today for a case evaluation.

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Client Reviews
  • He negotiated a favorable settlement not long after the employer was brought into the case.

    “Matt took my difficult employment discrimination case that other attorneys turned down. He negotiated a favorable settlement not long after the employer was brought into the case.”

    - Ken B.
  • I presented my case and he got it all squared away and settled in no time.

    “Matt Scott is by far the best. I presented my case and he got it all squared away and settled in no time. He was very understanding, polite, and professional. If you have any employment issues I would ...”

    - Jermaine M.
  • I feel so lucky to have you as my attorney who really cares about her clients!

    “Thank you so much, Brittney!!! I feel so lucky to have you as my attorney who really cares about her clients! I feel so flattered. Thank you so much, I appreciate your understanding and feeling for ...”

    - Summer I.
  • I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate you guys not because we won, but because I know it’s been a few hectic back-and-forth couple of years.

    “I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate you guys not because we won, but because I know it’s been a few hectic back-and-forth couple of years. It has never not been appreciated.”

    - Sierra N.
  • Not only is Brittney very professional, but she’s also knowledgeable beyond belief.

    “I found myself in need of an employment lawyer and called quite a few before I stumbled upon Scott Gilmore Thompson Law Firm. I’ve never dealt with lawyers before, so I was a bit nervous. Brittney ...”

    - Emily S.

Personalized Legal Solutions to Meet Your Needs

At Scott Gilmore Thompson, you are more than just a client. Our Dallas employment trial lawyers sit down and talk with you about your particular goals and objectives. From there, we will design and formulate the right legal strategy to match your situation and lead you toward the results you deserve.

Even though no attorney can guarantee results, our attorneys pay close attention to your case and emphasize a custom strategy specifically formulated to meet your personal needs. That puts our firm in an optimal position to help you.

Have You Experienced Any of the Following? Trust Our Firm to Help.

Discrimination

Discrimination is prohibited, multiple times by federal and state laws. This includes the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically Title VII. It’s also prohibited by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA). It is crucial to hire a lawyer before you file a claim with any government agency.

Hostile Work Environment

Under both Federal and state law, it is illegal for your employer to allow a hostile work environment. The definition of a hostile work environment includes when any employee experiences pervasive or severe harassment.

For instance, a supervisor sexually harassing one of their subordinates, taunting a disabled employee, demeaning the religious or spiritual beliefs of employees, or using racial epithets such as the “n-word,” all can create a hostile work environment.

Sexual Harassment

No one should put up with sexual harassment in the workplace. If you let your manager or supervisor know, but they dismissed you as being dramatic, silly, or sensitive, or if they tried to make you feel like you are crazy, you may be the victim of manipulation or gaslighting. It is important to contact an experienced employment trial lawyer immediately.

Scott Gilmore Thompson's Unique Approach to Employment Law

  • We Go to Court for You

    With several decades worth of experience representing companies, Scott Gilmore Thompson lawyers are confident in the courtroom and know how to strategize and position your case well in trial.

  • Board Certified Attorney

    Matthew Scott has held his Board Specialization in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for over 20 years.

  • Honesty & Transparency

    Scott Gilmore Thompson isn't interested in wasting anyone's time. You can expect honest, straightforward answers to your questions to get the help you need.

  • Personalized Representation

    No two cases are ever the same. If we take your case, we will create a legal strategy that fits your unique situation and meets your personal needs.

Workplace Harassment

Workplace harassment and sexual harassment are closely related. If you feel like you are being harassed at work because of your age, gender, religion, disability, race, or sexual orientation, you may have a workplace harassment case. It is important to notice the signs and speak with an employment lawyer as soon as you feel threatened.

Retaliation

It’s illegal for your employer to retaliate against any employee who exercises their workplace rights. That can include specific retaliation for reporting harassment, unpaid overtime, discrimination, and union organizing. Retaliatory acts might include pay cuts, failure to promote, and termination. Retaliation might also include bullying or harassment intended to dissuade other employees from taking action or making complaints against their employer.

Wage Theft

Every year, your employer across the United States underpay their workers by billions of dollars. The majority of American workers are eligible for two things: a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, and overtime wages of 1.5x their normal hourly pay for all hours worked over 40 in one workweek. It’s nearly always illegal to work off of the clock, either afterhours or over lunch. Only high-level administrators, managers, and professionals can be salaried - any other exceptions are rare.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Employees who qualify for this kind of leave are entitled to as many as 12 weeks of leave. FMLA leave can be taken to care for a child, spouse, or parent, or to take a personal medical leave for a serious medical condition. It’s important to know that such leave can be taken as needed (intermittently) or in blocks. your employer can’t retaliate against employees for seeking leave, taking leave, or coming back from leave. Once an employee takes leave, they have to be returned to either the same position or an equivalent one.

ADA/Reasonable Accommodation

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires your employer to offer disabled employees reasonable accommodations that enables their your employer to perform the critical functions of their job. These can include modified work schedules, working from home, adjusting job duties, and short-term leave.

Expertise You Can Rely On

Meet our Trial Attorneys
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    Matthew Scott

    Founding Attorney

    Matt has nearly 30 years’ experience as an attorney. First licensed to practice law in Texas in 1995, he spent the first 17 years of his career handling employment cases for Texas municipalities, small employers, and eventually Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies.
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    Jamie Gilmore
    Jamie’s legal experience is wide and expansive, and she has handled a wide variety of matters through trial and appeal. While Jamie almost exclusively represents employees in employment law matters now, she has handled a variety of civil and criminal cases in her career. During her time in practice, Jamie has discovered that her true calling and love is rooted in helping employees with their employment law needs. Jamie’s legal practice is committed to advocating and representing those individuals who have been the victims of illegal and discriminatory actions by their employers.
  • Brittney  Thompson Photo
    Brittney Thompson
    Brittney has extensive experience in employment law. For several years, Brittney was an employment law paralegal for her now partners, Matt Scott and Jamie Gilmore. This gave her the opportunity to attend depositions, hearings, and mediations with Matt and Jamie. Brittney was also an integral and vital part of the trial team in numerous employment cases before ever becoming an attorney. During law school, Brittney interned in the litigation section of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where she got an inside look at the operations and processes at the EEOC. Brittney’s exposure to employment law in both of these settings led to her decision to focus her practice on employment law.

The Help You Need to Fight for What’s Right 

Before filing an employment claim, know that the deadline can be tremendously short. If you have been fired, or you are currently experiencing difficulties in your workplace, contact Scott Gilmore Thompson immediately. We are here to help you.

Our attorneys work with clients from all backgrounds and jobs, helping them attain their objectives and goals. We handle complex and emotionally taxing issues and will work hard to lift the legal burden from your shoulders. Contact our office today to find out how we can be of assistance to you.

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