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Stephenville, Texas
Stephenville employment lawyer for employees.
Wrongfully fired, shorted on pay, discriminated against, or handed a severance offer in Stephenville? We represent Erath County workers — only workers — and we'll tell you honestly where you stand.
The Law Office of Patrick Smith represents Stephenville employees across Erath County, from university and healthcare staff to dairy and agricultural workers. Employees only, never employers.
Employment help for Stephenville workers
Stephenville is the Erath County seat and home to Tarleton State University, with jobs spread across the university, healthcare, the school district, and one of the state's biggest dairy and agriculture economies. Agricultural and hourly workers are among the most common victims of wage and overtime violations in Texas — and university and healthcare employees face the same discrimination and retaliation risks as workers anywhere. Your rights don't stop at the county line.
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 Stephenville 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 Erath 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.
Stephenville — common questions
Straight answers.
Do you represent employees in Stephenville?
Yes. From our Bedford office, we represent Stephenville workers across Erath County — university, healthcare, school district, dairy, and agricultural employees alike. 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 Stephenville 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 Erath 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.
Take the first step
Tell us what happened in Stephenville.
You'll leave knowing where you stand.