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Mineral Wells, Texas
Mineral Wells employment lawyer for employees.
Wrongfully fired, shorted on pay, discriminated against, or handed a severance offer in Mineral Wells? We represent Palo Pinto County workers — only workers — and we'll tell you honestly where you stand.
The Law Office of Patrick Smith represents Mineral Wells employees across Palo Pinto County and the region west of Fort Worth, where Patrick practices regularly. Employees only, never employers.
Employment help for Mineral Wells workers
Mineral Wells sits astride the Palo Pinto–Parker county line, with work anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, the school district, and a tourism economy that has grown alongside the town's revival. Whether your employer is a hospital, a plant, or a small business on Hubbard Street, your rights under Texas and federal employment law are the same as any worker's in Fort Worth — and the deadlines are just as short.
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 Mineral Wells 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 Palo Pinto County are generally heard in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. Patrick practices regularly in the courts west of Fort Worth, so this is familiar ground.
Mineral Wells — common questions
Straight answers.
Do you represent employees in Mineral Wells?
Yes. From our Bedford office, we represent Mineral Wells workers across Palo Pinto County and the region west of Fort Worth, where Patrick practices regularly — 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 Mineral Wells 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 Palo Pinto County are typically heard in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth 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.
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Tell us what happened in Mineral Wells.
You'll leave knowing where you stand.