Ian Scharfman

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Ian Scharfman: Attorney with The Scharfman Law Firm, PLLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Ian Scharfman is a passionate advocate for his clients' rights and understands that each client's situation is of utmost importance to that client. Employees in Houston and throughout the surrounding areas call on this firm for high-quality counsel and representation in all their legal workplace concerns. Conveniently located in the Greenway Plaza area, this law firm accepts cases throughout Texas and nationwide. The firm's focus is employment law, and the firm represents clients before state and federal trial courts, appellate courts and agencies.

With over 30 years of legal experience, he has gained success and recognition in a wide range of employment law cases. Mr. Scharfman has received a number of accolades based on peer review. He is:

Repeatedly named as one of "The Best Lawyers in America" in 2012-2019 by Best Lawyers (in America), which is by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. Repeatedly named a "Super Lawyer," in 2003-2005, 2008-2018, which recognition is a Thomson Reuters Service. Repeatedly named as one of Houston's "Top Lawyers" in 2005-2007, 2011, 2013-2016 by H Texas Magazine. "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.)He is also board certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Houston Young Lawyers Foundation; Texas Bar Foundation.

(Board Certified, Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization)
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Areas of Practice (86)

  • Administrative Agency Practice
  • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Administrative Litigation
  • Age Discrimination
  • Civil Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Federal Civil Practice
  • Discrimination
  • Race Discrimination
  • Sex Discrimination
  • Breach of Contract
  • Contract Fraud
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Benefits Litigation
  • Employee Compensation
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plans
  • Equity Compensation
  • ERISA
  • ERISA Litigation
  • Executive Compensation
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Government Agency Practice
  • Civil Fraud
  • Federal Practice
  • Minimum Wage Law
  • National Origin Discrimination
  • Negligent Hiring
  • Non-compete Litigation
  • Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements
  • Outsourcing
  • Reductions in Force
  • Restrictive Covenants
  • Retaliatory Discharge
  • Personnel Policies
  • Prevailing Wage Litigation
  • Public Sector Employment Law
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Title VII Discrimination
  • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
  • Wage and Hour Law
  • WARN Act
  • Whistleblower Litigation
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Affirmative Action
  • Age Discrimination in Employment
  • Confidentiality Agreements
  • Covenants Not To Compete
  • Employee Discipline
  • Employee Drug Testing
  • Employee Leasing
  • Employee Privacy
  • Employee Rights
  • Employer Intentional Torts
  • Employer Liability
  • Employer Rights
  • Employment Arbitration
  • Employment at Will
  • Employment Breach of Contract
  • Employment Civil Rights
  • Employment Claims
  • Employment Class Actions
  • Employment Contracts
  • Employment Disability Discrimination
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Employment Law
  • Employment Litigation
  • Employment Mediation
  • Employment Rights
  • Employment Termination
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Law
  • Executive Employment Law
  • Executive Severance Contracts
  • Executive Transfers
  • Fair Employment Practices
  • Fair Labor Standards
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Federal Employment Law
  • Harassment
  • Human Resources Law
  • International Employment Contracts
  • Civil Litigation
  • Federal Civil Litigation
  • Intentional Torts
  • Gender Discrimination
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Emory University, B.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Texas
Memberships:
Texas Board of Legal Specialization Labor and Employment Law Exam Commission (2013-2016); Houston Bar Association (Chair, Labor and Employment Law Section, 2009-2010; Chair-Elect, Labor and Employment Law Section, 2008-2009; Council Member, Labor and Employment Law Section, 2006-2010; CLE Coordinator, Labor and Employment Law Section, 2007-2008); State Bar of Texas (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section); District 4 Nominating Committee of the Texas Bar Foundation (Committee Member, 2007-2008, 2012-2013; Subcommittee Chair, 2006-2007); State Bar of Texas Advanced Civil Trial 2008 Continuing Legal Education Course (Planning Committee); Houston Young Lawyers Foundation (Chair, 2001-2002; Vice-Chair, 2000-2001; Treasurer, 1999-2000; Trustee); Houston Young Lawyers Association (Director, 1997-2000; Various Committee Chairs).
Languages:
English
Reported Cases:
Please see my website for this information at
www.scharfmanlawfirm.com
Certifications:
Board Certified, Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
909905581

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (41 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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4.8/5.0 (41 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Ian is very knowledgeable, very clear in explaining things and significantly helped my case! We have had several very productive discussions and followed the necessary timelines. Would recommend to an...

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346-560-4331  Phone

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