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Brownwood, Texas
Brownwood employment lawyer for employees.
Wrongfully fired, shorted on pay, discriminated against, or handed a severance offer in Brownwood? We represent Brown County workers — only workers — and we'll tell you honestly where you stand.
The Law Office of Patrick Smith represents Brownwood employees across Brown County. Brown County sits just south of Eastland County, where Patrick is in the courts regularly. Employees only, never employers.
Employment help for Brownwood workers
Brownwood is the Brown County seat, with jobs running through manufacturing, healthcare, Howard Payne University, the school district, and the county. In a town where the big employers are known by name, reporting discrimination or unpaid overtime can feel like risking your future. Texas and federal law protect you when you do — and having a lawyer from outside the local business community can be an advantage.
Wrongful Termination
Fired for an illegal reason? Texas is at-will, but discrimination and retaliation firings are still illegal.
Learn more →Unpaid Wages & Overtime
Misclassified or working off the clock? You may be owed back pay — often doubled.
Learn more →Discrimination
Treated differently because of a protected characteristic? Federal and Texas law protect you.
Learn more →Retaliation
Punished for doing the right thing? Retaliation is one of the most common workplace claims.
Learn more →Sexual Harassment
Texas now gives employees stronger, longer protection against workplace harassment.
Learn more →Severance Review
Don't sign until someone on your side reads it. We'll tell you what you're giving up.
Learn more →Where Brownwood employment claims are handled
Most workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims start with a charge filed at the EEOC Dallas District Office or the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division, each with deadlines as short as 180–300 days. Federal employment lawsuits arising in Brown County are generally heard in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, San Angelo Division. State-court matters go through the Brown County Courthouse in Brownwood. Brown County sits just south of Eastland County, where Patrick appears regularly — this region is familiar ground.
Brownwood — common questions
Straight answers.
Do you represent employees in Brownwood?
Yes. We represent Brownwood workers across Brown County — employees only, never employers. Brown County sits just south of Eastland County, where Patrick is in the courts regularly.
What kinds of cases do you handle?
Wrongful termination, unpaid wages and overtime, workplace discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, FMLA and ADA leave, whistleblower claims, severance review, and non-compete review.
Where would a Brownwood employment claim be filed?
Discrimination and harassment charges are generally filed with the EEOC Dallas District Office or the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. Federal lawsuits arising in Brown County are typically heard in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, San Angelo Division.
How much does a consultation cost?
The initial consultation is free. Many employee-side matters can be handled on a contingency or flat-fee basis, and we'll explain how fees would work before you commit.
Areas we serve
Across North Texas.
Take the first step
Tell us what happened in Brownwood.
You'll leave knowing where you stand.