Mr. Thomas S. Brandon, Jr.

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Mr. Thomas S. Brandon, Jr.: Attorney with Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC

Biography

Thomas Brandon is on the executive committee for Whitaker Chalk and takes his role as a counselor seriously. He has extensive experience in Employment Law and Commercial Litigation as well as prevention of litigation on behalf of employers, which includes reviewing and updating policies and procedures, investigating allegations of discrimination, and representation in litigation on matters involving any aspect of the employment relationship.

Additionally, Tom has extensive experience in representing non-profit organizations including churches, ministries, secondary and graduate level educational institutions as well as providing counsel to healthcare facilities, municipalities, school boards, and individuals challenging dismissals or grievances in those settings. He has more than 40 years’ experience representing religious and non-profit organizations and churches on a wide range of matters involving tax issues, employment issues, governance, structure, funding and litigation. Additionally, he has litigated First Amendment and religious liberty issues during the entire time he has practiced.

Awards & Recognitions

Named a Top Attorney in Labor & Employment by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine for 2004 - 2024.

Named a “ Texas Super Lawyer ” in Non-Profit Law for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2019. “Super Lawyers” is a Thomson-Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly.

Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to present

Publications & Presentations

Thomas S. Brandon and John Allen Chalk presented “Gender Discrimination in the Workplace” to the Fort Worth City Club’s “Lunch and Learn” meeting for City Club members on May 14, 2015.

Tom Brandon Presented “Non-Profit Organizations - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” on March 12, 2015

Preventing a Church Split. Co-Author with Gene Edwards. Chrisitian Books Publishing House (1987)

Church Discipline in the Courts. Co-Author. Tyndale Publishers. (1987)

New Religions, Conversions and Deprogramming: New Frontiers of Religious Liberty'. Christian Legal Society. (1982)

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Business & Commercial Litigation
  • Constitutional Law and Religious Liberty
  • Employment Law
  • Healthcare
  • NonProfit and Religious Organizations
  • Securities Litigation
  • Tax (Tax Exemption for NonProfits)

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Attorney-Mediator Institute in Dallas
Law School Attended:
Baylor Law, J.D., 1973
Year of First Admission:
1973
Admission:
1973, Texas Bar; 1975, California Bar; 1976, US Tax Court; 1978, US District Court for the Western District of Texas; US District Court for the Central District of California 1975; 2007, U.S. Supreme Court; 1988, US Court of Federal Claims; 1990, US District Courts for the Eastern, 1990, US District Courts for the Western, 1990, US District Courts for the Southern Districts of Texas; 1990, Court of Appeals Federal Circuit; 1997, US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; 1987, US District Courts for the Northern
Memberships:

Associations & Memberships

Association of Attorney Mediators
Christian Legal Society
American Trial Lawyers Association
Tarrant County Bar Association

ISLN:
908841842

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817-878-0501  Fax

www.whitakerchalk.com/people/thomas-s-brandon-jr

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