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Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth employment lawyer for employees.
Wrongfully fired, shorted on pay, discriminated against, or handed a severance offer in Fort Worth? We represent Tarrant County workers — only workers — and we'll tell you honestly where you stand.
The Law Office of Patrick Smith represents Fort Worth employees across Tarrant County and the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Patrick has represented workers — and only workers — with the communication and straight talk people deserve.
Employment help for Fort Worth workers
Our Bedford office is a short drive from Fort Worth, putting us close to the courts and agencies that handle local employment disputes. Whatever happened at your job, the first step is the same: a confidential conversation about your situation.
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 Fort Worth employment claims are handled
Most workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims in the DFW area 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 for Tarrant County are generally heard in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Fort Worth or Dallas divisions). We handle these filings so Fort Worth workers don't miss a deadline.
Fort Worth — common questions
Straight answers.
Do you represent employees in Fort Worth?
Yes. From our Bedford office, we represent Fort Worth workers across Tarrant County and the wider Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex — employees only, never employers.
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 Fort Worth employment claim be filed?
Discrimination and harassment charges for the DFW area are generally filed with the EEOC Dallas District Office or the Texas Workforce Commission. Federal lawsuits are typically heard in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Fort Worth or Dallas divisions).
How much does a consultation cost?
The initial consultation is $150, credited back to you if we win your case. 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 the DFW Metroplex.
Take the first step
Tell us what happened in Fort Worth.
You'll leave knowing where you stand.