Overview
Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee, PLLC provides a wide range of services in the area of employment and labor law. The firm's focus is on representing employers, either directly or through insurance companies, in litigation matters. Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee, PLLC attorneys have the skills and experience to vigorously prosecute or defend a lawsuit and have represented clients in all areas of employment law in both federal and state court.
Of course, Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee, PLLC strives to provide practical legal advice, with the realities of the client's business in mind, in an effort to avoid litigation. Our goal is to help the client comply with applicable law and to avoid disputes with employees and governmental agencies so that the client can achieve the goals of its business.
From assisting in the development of employment policies to the drafting of manuals, contracts, non-compete agreements, and other employment documents, Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee, PLLC works with clients to foster an efficient and effective workplace and to identify and address potential problem areas before issues arise.
Our Unique Approach
The firm's attorneys also represent clients in various areas of law administered by government agencies.
Our employment attorneys represent employers in matters involving federal agencies, including:
- The United States Department of Labor
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- And the Internal Revenue Service
Matters under the authority of the Department of Labor that we have handled include:
- The Family and Medical Leave Act, ("FMLA")
- The Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA")
- The Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA")
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act ("OSHA")
- The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act ("WARN")
The firm's attorneys have also represented clients in matters involving:
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Including matters under the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA")
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA")
In combination with the firm's tax practice, has represented employers in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, including matters related to the Federal Unemployment Tax Act ("FUTA") and Federal Insurance Contribution Act ("FICA").
Additionally, the firm's employment attorneys have represented clients in matters involving agencies of the State of Texas. Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee, PLLC Texas employment law attorneys have represented clients before the Texas Workforce Commission in matters involving the Texas Labor Code's anti-discrimination provisions, matters under the Texas Payday Law, and in Unemployment Benefits claims.
